Grants and Project Administrator

Overview

A career with Johnson County Government is more than just a job, it is an opportunity to serve a diverse and expanding community in meaningful ways. We challenge ourselves to be a different kind of government because we care deeply about our community and each other. Committed to our shared values, we provide excellent public service, seeking always to improve ourselves and our organization. We offer wonderful benefits, retirement plans, wellness incentives, a great organizational culture, and much more! If you’re searching for something more than just a job, something akin to a calling, then consider the challenge and opportunity of being a member of Johnson County Government!

The first review of applications will take place after October 15, 2026. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will continue to be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is closed.

Job Description

Johnson County Transit (RideJoCo) provides reliable, accessible mobility that connects Johnson County residents to opportunity across the Kansas City region. In this role, you'll manage grants and compliance as part of a collaborative team committed to public service and continuous improvement. We offer meaningful work, room to grow, and the chance to see your impact on the community every day.

Essential Job Functions

• Research and assess grant opportunities for JCT services; assists with grant administration and coordinate joint grant applications for Transit and Transit related services
• Prepares annual grant applications; assists the Finance and Administration Manager with operating and capital budgets and CIP requests.
• Works directly with Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) on matters related to grant funding. This includes developing an annual Transit Improvement Plan (TIP) to be included in the regional plan administered by MARC.
• Analyzes Transit's progress toward attainment of goals for use of disadvantaged business enterprises and identifies ways to improve progress
• Provides outreach to DBEs and community organizations to advise them of opportunities to participate; implements all aspects of the DBE program and ensures that Transit complies with all DBE provisions
• Reviews of third-party contracts and purchase requisitions for compliance. Ensures that bid notices and requests for proposals are made available to DBE's and small business owners
• Works directly with the FTA to ensure Transit compliance with federal rules, regulations and circulars. Maintains the JCT Grants Management Manual
• Oversee the Program of Projects process including public notification to allow the public to request a public meeting regarding grant opportunities and participating in those meetings
• Ensures briefing sheets are prepared for presentation to the Transportation Council for review and approval prior to their subsequent submission to the Board of County Commissioners for action; manages JCT grant funds as the designated recipient of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds in Johnson County.

• Monitors, tracks and processes JCT grant responsibilities including annual grant receipts and expenditures, budget, project accounts, and financial reporting and issues;

• Prepares grant drawdowns along with monthly, quarterly and annual reports; updates milestones and Transit related financial projects

• Ensures staff and contractors complete and maintain financial, operating, safety, security, drug and alcohol reporting; collaborates with KCATA, UG, KDOT and County purchasing department on encouraging the use of veteran and minority owned businesses and small business enterprises.

Job Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other related field
• 6 years of direct experience with the management of Federal Transit Administration grant funding programs.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Master’s degree in Public Administration or other related field
• 5 years experience in local government or quasi-governmental organization.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Analytical skills, including research skills, ability to interpret data, ability to conceptualize, ability to analyze information, and ability to write formal recommendations based on findings.
• Basic mathematical and accounting skills
• Budget-related skills, including advanced accounting, math, and statistics skills.
• Human Relations/Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills, including business writing, report writing, summarizing, and editing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Project management skills, including organization, coordination of duties, and/or accomplishment of goals.
• Working knowledge of public sector administration.

All County employees may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.