Grant Administrator II - Office of Emergency Management

About Our Job Note: This is a limited position with an end date of October 30, 2029. This position is subject to the availability of grant funds through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $100,000 and $120,000/annually based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are 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 + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date Location & Schedule The 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 can expect to work three days in office and two days remote. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Who We Are & What Youll Do The City and County of Denver, Office of Emergency Management (Denver OEM), is seeking to fill the position of Administrator II. This position will primarily support the implementation of the Securing the Cities (STC) grant program as directed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office (DHS/CWMD). The STC program seeks to detect radiological and nuclear materials out of regulatory control, prevent terrorist attacks, and mitigate other high-consequence events involving radiological and nuclear materials. This position will be responsible for administering the STC program for Denver OEM through program development and implementation including resolving programmatic and technical issues, enhancing systems, and developing processes, guidelines, and standards in compliance with federal grant guidance and City and County of Denver rules and policies. This position will supervise one direct report (STC Administrator I) and will report to the Denver OEM Grants and Finance Manager. 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, and human-caused threats and hazards. Duties of this position include: With direction from the DHS/CWMD STC Program Management Office and Denver OEM leadership, provide programmatic direction and operational guidance to the Denver STC grant program, team members, and partner stakeholders. Support the hiring, orientation, training, and professional development of STC team members and provide evaluation of team member performance. Conduct regular meetings and ensure effective communication with STC program stakeholders, OEM leadership, and the DHS/CWMD STC program management office. Develop and facilitate a training and exercise schedule for STC partners. Develop grant applications, program budgets, quarterly reports and reimbursement requests, annual program management reviews, and other required grant documentation and plans. Oversee equipment tracking, procurement, service and maintenance agreements, and distribution of assets to partner agencies. Ensure ongoing compliance with federal grant requirements and deliverables, and City and County of Denver fiscal rules and policies. This position may serve in the Citys Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations, training and exercises or perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Executive Director or the Grants and Finance Manager of Denver OEM. What Youll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics: Bachelor's Degree in a related field 3-5 years of grant administration or related experience The ability to effectively communicate, coordinate, and collaborate with stakeholders both internal and external Experience with radiological and nuclear detection programs Experience interacting with various types and levels of stakeholders including public safety personnel and first responders, administrators, and institutional leaders A team player who can be flexible with change and take direction from leadership Required Minimum Qualifications Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Experience Requirement: Five (5) years of experience performing full-performance, professional-level duties within a specialized, functional area (this does not include clerical experience). Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year 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. Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until theyve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation. Application Deadline To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab): Resume/CV This position is expected to stay open until 04/15/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 04/15/2026 at 11:59 PM. About Everything Else Job Profile CA2308 Administrator II To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here. Position Type Limited (Fixed Term) Position Salary Range $86,634.00 - $142,947.00 Target Pay $100,000 and $120,000/annually based on experience and education Agency Office of Emergency Management Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor. The 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. It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days notice. 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 here for English or here for Spanish. With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. See yourself experiencing growth and balance. See yourself being respected and valued. See yourself belonging here. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Your journey starts right here. #SeeYourselfHere Never miss Dever Jobssign up for job alerts now!