Contracts and Grants Analyst - First 5 - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside County Children & Families Commission - First 5 Riverside County is seeking qualified Contracts and Grants Analysts for their Riverside location.
The Contracts and Grants Analyst will be responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and evaluating contract and grant functions, as well as the associated support services that depend on grant funding or contract services for essential operations. This role involves developing contracts and grants to procure professional services, consultant services, products, or to fund programs. The Analyst will also develop and administer related policies and procedures, assuming primary responsibility for the day-to-day operations involving procurement, contract writing and negotiations, and grant writing. The incumbent must write clearly and accurately to identify and describe technical procedures, service delivery methodologies, and billing procedures. Additionally, they must be able to read, understand, interpret, and apply provisions of federal, state, and local legislation and regulations pertinent to contractual agreements for services. Strong communication skills and techniques for contract negotiations are essential. The role also demands the ability to analyze and evaluate contracts, budgets, grant proposals, government grants, and contractors' performance and compliance, as well as problem-solving and resolving differences between contractors and the department. The Analyst will also need to direct and supervise the work of others, monitor contract services, and ensure quality and adherence to model fidelity. This position requires the incumbent to travel throughout the county as needed.
The Children & Families Commission - First 5 Riverside County seeks candidates with experience in grant writing and proposals to support program development and implementation, contract development, public sector procurement, budget development and fiscal monitoring, tools and practices for continuous improvement of operations, and efforts to promote sustainability.
Meet the Team!
First 5 Riverside County, the Riverside County Children & Families Commission , is primarily funded by tobacco taxes generated by Proposition 10, which passed in November 1998 to help make sure that all of our youngest Californians, from prenatal through 5 years old, get the best possible start in life. First 5 Riverside also receives state and federal funding to support community programs and initiatives to meet the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. In partnership, First 5 has oversight of the County's Family Resource Centers, which serve as a hub for community services aimed at improving outcomes and quality of living for families in these communities, particularly for overburdened and disadvantaged families and children. First 5 Riverside invests in partnerships that promote, support, and enhance the health and early development of children, prenatal through age five, their families and communities. Can you see yourself here as part of the dynamic team? Check out our website for additional information at https://rccfc.org/About-Us .
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Manage and administer departmental contract operations, including procurement and services planning, financing, evaluation of proposals, and negotiation of contract terms and conditions; recommend a wide range of awards; conduct contract negotiations and renewals.
• Represent the County and the department by acting as a liaison between the department and contractors/service providers to ensure that contracts and grants satisfy all legal and liability considerations.
• Compete for or solicit funding from federal, state or other sources; provide technical assistance to department managers and to contract agencies; write grant proposals and applications; monitor grant implementation for budgetary and operating compliance to grant stipulations.
• Formulate and revise departmental policy and procedure on contracting; ensure fiscal compliance of all contracts and grants; ensure compliance with appropriate federal, state and County regulations.
• Review and monitor all service and revenue contracts; review purchase orders for expenditures.
• Coordinate all initial and follow-up contract site visits; advise contractors of appropriate compliance in regard to contracts and grants; ensure that contractors maintain current valid business licenses and sufficient insurance coverage.
• Monitor the development of and provide guidance to the department for all requests for proposals (RFP's) for new programs; write grants, proposals and narrative and statistical reports.
• Serve as mediator between private industry and the department; assure that department managers perform contractor evaluations as required by County policy.
• Prepare and/or review Board Letters (Form 11's) and related supplemental paperwork in support of contracts for the Board of Supervisors; prepare analytical reports, correspondence, and memoranda; distribute and/or deliver such documents to appropriate managers and Department Heads for approval and signature.
• Prepare budget requests for assigned staff and programs; supervise and train subordinates, as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for up to two years of the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45-quarter units.)
Experience: Three years of preparing and processing state or federal contracts, purchases of service contracts, processing or preparing grant applications, conducting competitive bids, formulating policy and procedures, and negotiating contracts with private industry.
Knowledge of: Grant proposal writing, application and monitoring techniques, and policies and procedures; contract preparation and negotiation techniques; proper contract format; legal language used in contracts; governmental regulations regarding contracted services and competitive bidding process; county, state and federal government general administrative structures and processes; principles of business and public administration; accounting and budgetary controls, basic analysis and research techniques; computer applications pertaining to procurement and business requirements; principles and practices of management and supervision.
Ability to: Write clearly and accurately to identify and describe technical procedures, service delivery methodology and billing procedures; read, understand, interpret, and apply provisions of federal, state, and local legislation and regulations pertinent to contractual agreements for services; use communication skills and techniques required for contract negotiations; analyze and evaluate contracts, budgets, grant proposals, government grants, and contractors performance/compliance; problem solving and resolving differences between contractors and the department; ability to direct and supervise the work of others; monitor contract services and assure quality.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
For questions regarding this recruitment
Contact Danilo Lozano at DaLozano@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY: Short-term Disability benefit pays up to a maximum of $461.54 weekly, payable up to a maximum of 52 weeks.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
