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Grant Contracts Coordinator

Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)

Max Cyril

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the regional planning agency for Metro Boston, seeks a Grant Contracts Coordinator (hereafter, Coordinator) to assist the Grant Manager in the oversight and implementation of several federal emergency preparedness grants administered across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Coordinator will ensure the completeness of approval documents, scopes of service, and equipment specifications for grant funded projects, develop and regularly track performance metrics for grant funded projects, as well as coordinate all procurements, finances, and reporting of grant funded initiatives. Specific duties will include: working with a team of program coordinators across the state to implement annual grant plans, which include projects to procure equipment, conduct trainings and exercises, research critical emergency preparedness issues, and to establish systems and protocols to enhance safety; Providing administrative, procurement, and grant compliance services to ensure that projects are implemented successfully. Candidates must have a BA degree, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience. The successful applicant will demonstrate all or most of the following skills: Content knowledge in the areas of business administration, finance, or grant management; Familiarity with Massachusetts and Federal procurement laws; a task-oriented work ethic and excellent attention to detail. This is a full-time position with an excellent state employee benefits package. Starting salary will range from $42,000 to $48,000 depending on qualifications and experience. This position is non-exempt under the guidelines of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

The position is open until filled. Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the USA and a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region. MAPC is an EOE/AA employer. MAPC takes pride in the diversity of its workforce and encourages all qualified persons to apply. PLEASE SEE COMPLETE JOB AD AT www.mapc.org/ Jobs at MAPC AND APPLY AT LINK SHOWN THERE. Posted 4/21/15. Thomas E. Hauenstein, Operations Manager.