Job Description
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule Health Department, Financial Services – Administration Division Pay Range: $5,794–$8,833 per month Work Location: 2400 Troost Ave Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Application Deadline: May 22, 2026 Limited term merit will last 1 year with probability of an extension Responsibilities What you’ll do This is highly responsible professional and analytical work involving financial oversight, coordination, and performance management of the Public Health Infrastructure Grant (PHIG) and other assigned grant-funded initiatives. Work is performed under general supervision, with the employee exercising independent judgment and discretion in financial analysis, grant coordination, and operational decision-making. The position serves as the primary financial liaison between program staff, Financial Services, and funding entities to support effective grant administration, ensure compliance with funding requirements, and align program operations with financial performance. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, expenditure monitoring, reporting coordination, and implementation of best practices in grant management. The position also supports departmental financial operations, including limited coordination with contract administration and travel program processes to ensure continuity of operations. Work is reviewed through reports, outcomes, and overall program effectiveness. Lead financial coordination for PHIG and assigned grants, aligning program activities, budgets, and funding requirements to support compliant and effective grant execution. Monitor grant expenditures, perform forecasting and variance analysis, and identify financial risks while providing clear recommendations to leadership. Coordinate and prepare required financial reports, projections, and deliverables to meet federal, state, and funding entity requirements. Serve as the primary financial liaison between program staff, Financial Services, and external funding partners to ensure shared understanding and timely decision-making. Develop and maintain financial tracking tools, projections, and audit-ready documentation to support transparency and compliance. Support departmental financial operations, including journal entries, budget transfers, limited contract coordination, and travel process oversight to ensure continuity of operations. What success looks like Grant budgets, forecasts, and expenditures are accurate, timely, and aligned with funding requirements. Financial risks and variances are identified early, clearly explained, and addressed with practical solutions. Required grant reports and documentation are complete, organized, and audit-ready. Program staff understand financial expectations and receive clear guidance on compliance and documentation. Leadership relies on your analysis to support informed program and funding decisions. What you get Stable public sector employment with long-term job security. Opportunity to build advanced skills in grant finance, forecasting, compliance, and public health funding. High-impact work that supports public health systems and community outcomes. Why this role matters Public health programs depend on strong financial oversight to succeed. This role ensures that critical grant funding is used responsibly, compliantly, and strategically. Your work directly supports the sustainability of public health infrastructure, protects public funds, and enables programs to deliver real outcomes for the community. Qualifications REQUIRES Accredited Master's in public or business administration, urban or regional planning, economics, organizational/development psychology, project management, geography and 1 year (OR an accredited Bachelor's and 3 years) of professional experience in corporate/municipal finance, research, accounting planning, project/program management, or geographical information systems analytics. Other Information Military veterans encouraged to apply Why You'll Love Working with Us – Core Employee Benefits (Benefits offered to all permanent employees unless otherwise specified) Comprehensive Health Coverage Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans with multiple options and low employee contributions. Generous Paid Time Off Enjoy vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays—with accruals that grow the longer you're with us. Secure Retir