Salary: $103,704.00 - $145,152.00 AnnuallyLocation : Sacramento, CAJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 2024-00338IEDepartment: Grants and Capital ProgrammingDivision: Planning, Grants & ProcurementOpening Date: 07/30/2024Recruitment Type: Internal/ExternalDescriptionTHIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED AS RECEIVED, AND INTERVIEWS WILL BE SCHEDULED FOR MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, AS APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED This purpose of this position is to develop and administer the District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), Capital Budget, and Project Controls. This position also identifies funding sources to support existing and planned District activities, as well as develops proposals, writes project descriptions, compiles information required by third party entities and submits grant applications. This position also coordinates with intergovernmental agencies with State, regional, and county transportation and funding plans and programs. This is accomplished by developing the District's Capital Improvement Plan, annual Capital Budget, keeping strong project controls, close coordination with intergovernmental planning and funding agencies, and developing funding applications. This position works closely with many District departments as well as numerous outside agencies. Examples of Duties
- Maintains and develops capital project databases and related software.
- Provides timely, accurate, and concise ad-hoc budgetary and financial analysis.
- Participates on the Capital Programming Committee and provides information to project managers and committee members.
- Gathers project information from project managers to include in Capital Improvement Program
- Prepares reports on capital projects and sources of funds.
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates the implementation of project controls for new and ongoing capital projects.
- Interprets and communicates capital project requirements and participates with project managers with developing project budgets and timelines, including cost control policies, procedures, and process improvements.
- Monitors and analyzes capital project budgets, monitors of sources of funds, invoices, purchase orders, expenditures, and timelines.
- Prepares, or assists in preparing periodic reports of project status and actual expenditures, to ensure continued capital funding.
- Participates in pre-bid and pre-construction meetings and negotiations.
- Assists project management staff in formulating new and revised specifications for capital projects and facilities.
- Reviews contracts for adequacy and completeness of project and quality control requirements.
- Identifies funding availability through existing programs and new opportunities.
- Work with district staff and outside agencies to write grant applications and supporting documents.
- Evaluates the feasibility of obtaining funding for proposed projects.
- Works with grants unit to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and funding source requirements.
- Advocates for and represents the District at various stages in the regional transportation planning process.
- Keeps a master database for all grants opportunities and grants obtained.
- Working with District staff and outside agencies, updates the District's relevant portions of any State or Regional Transportation Program.
- Assists with the Transportation Asset Management Plan.
Minimum Qualifications A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience.Formal Education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' experience in grants writing, capital project plan management, cost analysis, capital accounting, grants accounting and/or project controls.Proof of education beyond high school, such as college transcripts, diplomas, and/or certificates must be submitted at the time of application, if not substituting experience for the education requirement. Filing Instructions/Supplemental Information The minimum qualifications as stated on this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in other examination segments of the selection process. Applications and job announcements are available at our website at A completed employment application and proof of education, as outlined above, must be submitted online. This position will remain open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received, and interviews will be scheduled for most qualified candidates. SacRT will not process incomplete applications. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an application but may be included with the application. For more information on benefits, a summary sheet is available from the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. For more information, contact the Human Resources Department at (916) ###-####.SacRT has a stand alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS.RT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE - Minorities/Women/Disabled/VeteransThis position falls under Management and Confidential Employee Group (MCEG).#ZRRepresentation: Non-Represented HEALTH & WELFAREHealth Benefits Eligibility: 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.Medical Benefits: Choose from 8 HMO or 2 PPO CalPERS plans for you and your dependent(s). SacRT pays up to 90% of the monthly premium for most plans.Cash for Medical Program: $269.21 per pay period/$538.42 per monthDental: HMO or PPO plan monthly premium at no cost to employee/dependent(s).Vision: Employer paid monthly premium for employee/dependent(s) with an option to buy additional coverage. Life and AD&D Employer Paid: $100,000Voluntary Supplemental Life: Employee: $10,000 - $500,000Spouse/Domestic Partner: $5,000 - $100,000Child(ren): $2,000 - $10,000 LEAVE PROVISIONSVacation: 1-3 years of service: 2 weeks 4-9 years of service: 3 weeks 10-14 years of service: 4 weeks 15-24 years of service: 5 weeks 25 years of service and over: 6 weeksSick Leave: 12 days per yearHoliday: 7 paid holidays; 5 floating holidays (4 hours the day before or the 1st workday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's day)RETIREMENT457(b): Voluntary participation. No SacRT contribution.(Eligible to enroll anytime)SacRT Retirement Plan: 2.5% @ 67 years No reciprocity provisions outside SacRT Plans. 5 year vesting for New hires.OTHERHealthcare (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $3,200Dependent Care (FSA): Annual maximum contribution of $5,000 ($2,500 if married, filing a separate tax return)Long Term Disability: 66.67% up to $3,333 per monthTuition Reimbursement: *$1,750 per year, per employee, after 1st year of employment.*Subject to funding availability.Employee Assistance Program: 5 visits per year, per family member.Transit Pass: No cost to employee and eligible dependent(s).2024 Rates Effective: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/202401 Please describe your specific experience with capital programming, grant funding strategy development, and/or grants planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance. Include the employer(s) and number of years/months you performed the duties. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function. 02 Describe in detail, your experience in capital improvement plan development and management, capital accounting, and capital project budgeting that are relevant to the responsibilities of this position. In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function. 03 Please detail your experience in overseeing the overall status of capital projects and the health of the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) including conducting program risk assessments and analyses, managing cost controls and accurate cost modeling, preparing detailed cost estimates, defining project scopes, mitigating risks, managing contingencies, and standardizing reports to highlight key performance indicators (KPIs). In your response, include the employer and number of years/months you performed the function. Required Question
