TOWN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR 0254

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class is responsible for coordinating and supervising the research, application and administration of federal and state aid sought after and received by a local jurisdiction. The incumbent is responsible for monitoring pending federal and state legislation which may affect the jurisdiction; and for representing the interests of a municipality to agencies and legislative bodies involved with aid programs. Work includes advising the various departments within a jurisdiction as the availability of federal and state revenue and providing technical assistance in grant application. Supervision is received from an administrative supervisor through consultation, conferences, review of oral and written reports and the evaluation of effectiveness in securing and administrating financial aid for a jurisdiction. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Negotiates and formulates intergovernmental agreements;

Researches all appropriate materials and literature related to federal and state aid programs;

Disseminates all appropriate information on applicable grant programs to departments and agencies of a jurisdiction;

Monitors proposed legislation, budgets and regulations at the federal and state levels affecting funding programs;

Analyzes the impact of federal and state funding proposals, legislation and regulations on the operations of a jurisdiction;

Establishes and maintains liaison with legislative offices and federal and state agencies to represent the interests of a jurisdiction and promote decisions and actions responsive to local needs;

Provides technical assistance to departments and agencies to facilitate the submission of grant applications by a jurisdiction;

Reviews all grant applications to avoid duplication by different departments; and to assess the budgetary impact of revenues to be received;

Prepares periodic progress reports on those projects in operation at the local level which are being funded by federal and state agencies;

Collaborates with other jurisdictions in the area in promoting legislation and policies at the federal and state level beneficial to local government;

Monitors town compliance with obligations as grantee and contractor to other levels of government;

Assists operating departments in planning and implementing programs financed by intergovernmental grants.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the federal and state aid programs which are available to local governments; thorough knowledge of the current literature, recent developments, and sources of information pertaining to federal and state aid programs; thorough knowledge of the functions and operations of local government and the fiscal interrelationship between the different levels of government; good knowledge of the principles, practices procedures of public administration,budgeting and fiscal administration; good knowledge of statistical and research concepts and methods; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officials of other departments and jurisdictions, legislators and representatives of federal and state agencies; ability to learn, understand and apply technical and specialized information relating to a wide variety of operations of local governments; ability to evaluate the utility of federal and state aid programs in meeting the fiscal and programmatic needs of a jurisdiction; ability to compile and prepare comprehensive narrative reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations concerning municipal operations which affect eligibility and requirements for management of intergovernmental assistance; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and four (4) years of experience in business administration, public administration or a related field, at least one (1) year of which must have involved the responsibility for securing and managing intergovernmental grants for a jurisdiction, department or agency.

NOTES: Additional relevant education from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Additional education may not substitute for the one (1) year of required experience in obtaining and managing grants.

11/20/78

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/22/03