This position is being reposted with an updated salary range. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.
Salary will be determined by applicants qualifying education and experience.
Come aboard our dynamic team in this journey-level role where you'll be at the forefront of providing technical, analytical, and strategic support for the allocation of ARPA State and Local Fiscal Relief Funds, alongside exciting special projects. As a vital team member, you'll take the lead in monitoring projects, financial expenditures, and timelines while tracking the performance of initiatives that will make a real impact on Cumberland County. Under the mentorship of our Chief of Staff, your work will be evaluated through real-time observations, retrospective analysis, and a thorough review of your reports and documentation. If you're looking to be a driving force behind transformative projects, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate technical and strategic assistance with projects developed for ARPA Local Fiscal Relief Funds and freed-up capacity general funds.
- Monitor projects to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local laws, policies, and ordinances.
- Work with stakeholders and contractors to identify issues and provide recommendations for solutions.
- Monitor expenditures for multiple projects to ensure funding is used in compliance with established guidelines and that projects are implemented and completed in the most efficient manner to avoid overspending.
- Lead and/or assist with public outreach efforts to develop community support and identify community needs.
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major/degree in business or public administration, accounting, or related field and three (3) years of experience in government accounting; or equivalent education and experience.
A formal transcript will be required. College transcripts may be submitted online via the attachment feature or mailed to Cumberland County Human Resources, 117 Dick St. Fayetteville, NC 28301.
Management Preference: Experience with federal grants and/or American Rescue Plan funds.
Negative drug screen and background check are required.
Skills:
- Knowledge of standard office and computer equipment to successfully complete work; and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- General financial skill to prepare and administer project budgets or program finances.
- Ability to prepare reports, documents, and presentations.
- Ability to interpret, monitor, and report financial information.
- Ability to gather data and analyze findings.
- Ability to research best practices and solutions.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Ability to perform and organize work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to utilize interpersonal skills to interact and establish and maintain effective working relationships with federal, state, and county officials, employees, associates, and the general public.
- Ability to exercise political acumen, tact, and diplomacy.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with officials, management, department heads, and other employees.
- Strong ability to communicate orally and in writing.
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