Brownfields Grants/Loans Manager (Analyst)

Job Description:

Brownfields Grants/Loans Manager (Analyst)

Description

City Planning and Development Department - Community Planning Division
Location: 414 E 12th St.
Pay: $4,619-$6,928 per month
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.*Telework available after 6 month probationary period
Application Deadline: April 20, 2026


Responsibilities

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What you'll do

• Own grant financial compliance by managing EPA Brownfields grants and RLF funds to ensure all financial activity meets federal terms, audit standards, and reporting requirements.
• Manage budgets and cash flow by preparing the Brownfields Office annual budget, tracking program income, and forecasting future cash needs against operating costs.
• Produce accurate financial reporting by preparing monthly financial status reports and required federal grant reports that support transparency and informed decision-making.
• Oversee purchasing and payments by originating purchase orders, processing invoices, change orders, and budget transfers to keep projects moving on time.
• Administer loans and subgrants by processing RLF loan and subgrant applications, managing closings, disbursing funds, and supporting loan servicing.
• Improve systems and processes by evaluating program efficiency, responding to audits, and writing clear Standard Operating Procedures that strengthen long-term operations.

What success looks like

• Grant and loan accounts reconcile cleanly between PeopleSoft and EPA financial systems.
• Budgets are accurate, auditable, and aligned with program priorities.
• Financial reports are submitted on time with no compliance findings.
• Loan and subgrant funds are disbursed efficiently and tracked correctly.
• Leadership has clear, reliable financial data to guide program decisions.

What you'll bring

• Strong experience managing grants, public funds, or complex financial programs.
• Working knowledge of federal grant compliance and financial reporting.
• Ability to reconcile financial systems and analyze discrepancies.
• Confidence managing multiple funding sources, deadlines, and priorities.
• Clear written communication skills for reports, recommendations, and SOPs.
• Comfort working independently while collaborating with program and leadership teams.

Skills and demonstrated capability matter more than a specific degree or years of experience.
What you get

• Stability and purpose: Long-term, mission-driven work with visible community impact.
• Autonomy: Ownership of financial operations and trust to make improvements.
• Work-life balance: [Insert schedule flexibility, hybrid/remote options if applicable].
• Growth: Exposure to federal funding, public finance, and program strategy.
• Benefits: [Insert health, retirement, PTO, and wellness benefits].

Why this role matters
Brownfields funding and revolving loans unlock redevelopment, environmental cleanup, and economic growth. This role ensures those dollars are managed responsibly, transparently, and effectively so projects can move forward and communities can thrive.


Qualifications

REQUIRES

• An accredited Master's degree in public or business administration, urban or regional planning, economics, organizational psychology/development, project management, or geography;

OR

• an accredited Bachelor's degree and 1 year of professional experience in public or business administration, corporate/municipal finance, research, accounting, planning, project/program management or geographical information system analytics.
• Preference for applicants with skills in financial management, accounting or bookkeeping. Federal, state, local or institutional grants management. Lending, banking, underwriting or servicing loans. Economic or community development. Proficiency in PeopleSoft or other financial management systems. Strong analytical and organizational skills. Excellent communication and customer service skills.

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 Retirement Planning
City-funded pension plan plus an optional 457 savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.

Support for Life's Big Moments
Paid parental and bereavement leave to help you navigate major life events with peace of mind.

Tuition Assistance
Get reimbursed for eligible education expenses-invest in your future while you work.

Income Protection
Short- and long-term disability coverage options to safeguard your earnings.

Life Insurance Provided
City-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage for extra peace of mind.

Community Volunteer Leave
Take up to 8 hours annually to give back to causes you care about.

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URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to [email protected] .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).