About Our JobWho We AreThis is a limited position, contingent on the availability of U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant funding. Funding has been secured for the position through August 31, 2026.What We OfferThe City and County of Denver, Mayor's Office of Emergency Management (OEM), is seeking a Grants and Finance Manager to perform professional level work including the oversight of all financial and administrative operations of the office to include OEM’s general fund budget management of multiple Federal and/or State grants including the Denver Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant, the Securing the Cities (STC) grant, Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and others. Management of these grants includes researching, application, implementation, administration, and development of program activities related to the grants. Provide technical expertise to program staff, other agencies, the community, and program participants. Additionally, this position will serve in the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during training, exercises, and real-world emergencies.Denver OEM's mission is to lead Denver's emergency management efforts to cultivate safe, prepared, and resilient communities. Denver OEM is responsible for coordinating the City and County of Denver's efforts in preparing, mitigating, preventing, responding to, and recovering from all natural, technological (man-made), terrorism, and intentional hazards and threats impacting Denver's residents, businesses, and partners. Denver OEM conducts operational support, planning, training, exercises, and community outreach to assist and prepare residents, government agencies, businesses, and private/non-profit organizations prior to, during, and after a local emergency or declared disaster.Denver OEM manages the Denver UASI and STC grants. These grants are Department of Homeland Security grants. The UASI grant is intended to provide financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas, and to assist these areas in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism using the Whole Community approach. The STC program seeks to reduce the risk of a successful deployment of radiological or nuclear weapons against major metropolitan areas in the United States. Through the STC program, DHS provides radiological and nuclear detection equipment, training, exercise support, and operational and technical subject matter expertise through cooperative agreement grants.The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $120,000- $130,000.00 We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:
A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
LocationThe City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you are expected follow the City and County of Denver’s model of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site daysAbout YouOur ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Experience and knowledge of municipal government budget, accounting, and financial management systems and fiscal accountability rules.
Experience managing Federal and State grant programs. Prefer experience with or knowledge of U.S. Department of Homeland Security grant programs such as the UASI, State Homeland Security Grant Program, and/or Emergency Management Performance Grant. Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) and Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars.
Project management experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar desired.
Experience with emergency management, homeland security, public safety, or a related programs.
5 years’ experience in grant management, financial or administrative management, or emergency management.
Required Minimum QualificationsWe realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Management, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of full performance professional level experience developing, implementing, and administering programs. (Some positions may require experience in a specific program area.)
Equivalency: Two (2) years of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education. Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
Application DeadlineThis position is expected to stay open until April 26,2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than April 26, 2024 at midnight to ensure consideration.To be considered for this position, you must include a resume on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab).The application deadline must be communicated according to updates to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.To comply:
Career Service must be posted for at least 2 business dates
Non Career Service (e.g. appointee) must be posted for at least 1 business day
The posting CANNOT be pulled before the application deadline stated here. It can be updated and pushed out if needed.
Evergreen Language should ONLY be used when we are truly accepting applications on a constant/rolling basis and do not plan to pull the posting. If at any point you plan to shut down the posting, update the job description to reflect the expected application close date.
About Everything ElseJob Profile CA2750 ManagerTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click .Position Type Limited (Fixed Term)Position Salary Range $96,275.00 - $158,854.00Starting Pay $120,000- $130,000.00Agency Office of Emergency ManagementThe City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.For information about right to work, click for English or for Spanish.
