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Utah Transit AuthorityDescription JOB SUMMARY The Mobility Grants Compliance Officer administers project compliance activities for the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5310 Grant Program managed by the Utah Transit Authority (UTA). This position supports the Coordinated Mobility Department throughout the grant application, award, contracting, and administration processes for the Section 5310 program and other transportation assistance programs. The position monitors subrecipients and assesses project risk to ensure compliance with UTA and FTA requirements and to safeguard federal funds and assets. Responsibilities include: preparing and routing grant agreements, monitoring subrecipient compliance, providing compliance training and technical assistance, collecting and reviewing quarterly subrecipient reports, and compiling required departmental reports. The position works closely with UTA's Accounting Department to process invoices and reimbursement requests and review the financial compliance of Section 5310 grant funds. The position also schedules and conducts required subrecipient site visits, documents findings, and establishes risk levels. In addition, the position oversees the delivery, management, reporting, inspection, compliance, and disposition of grant-funded vehicles and other assets. The Mobility Grants Compliance Officer maintains the Section 5310 program's public-facing resources, including UTA website content, webinar training materials, and the YouTube training library, ensuring that all information remains accurate and current. The position uses ZoomGrants and other grant-management systems, the JDE accounting system, the FTA TrAMS portal, Microsoft 365 applications, Laserfiche, and DocuSign to perform daily responsibilities. The position establishes and maintains positive, collaborative relationships with human-service agencies, transportation providers, subrecipients, and local government stakeholders and participates in applicable UTA, FTA, compliance, and professional-development training. Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/TRAINING: BA/BS Degree in Urban Planning, Social Sciences, business, public administration, communications, English or related field required.EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year experience with grants management, funding applications and/or proposals, federal compliance or related business writing. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:A basic understanding of statistical analysis; math and accounting principlesStrong communication and interpersonal skillsWell-developed work organizational skillsIntermediate level proficiency in Outlook, Word, and PowerPointIntermediate proficiency in ExcelBasic math and budgeting skills.Basic to intermediate proficiency in Adobe Suite and graphic design preferred.Understanding or experience with federal grant programs required.Understanding or experience with the Americans with Disabilities Act.Understanding of civil rights programs preferred.Ability to work in a collaborative environment with diverse individuals and groups.Experience working with people with disabilities preferred.Strong filing and organizational skillsDetail orientedMust be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.Ability to summarize and compile information and data into a logical, clear formatAbility to meet deadlinesSelf motivated and disciplinedUTA Competencies: Social Acumen - Exhibiting strong Emotional Intelligence skills (self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management). Relating comfortably with people across levels, functions, culture, and geography. Partnering with others to get work done. Navigating conflict. Seeking feedback without being defensive.Develops Self & Others - Taking action to continuously improve. Accepting assignments that broaden capabilities. Placing a high priority on developing others. Developing others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.Ensu