Compliance and Grants Manager

Salary: $113,952.00 - $148,681.00 AnnuallyLocation : 1901 Auto Center Dr. Oxnard, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00122Department: Planning and MarketingOpening Date: 09/02/2025 Job Summary *Please note this position is required to work in-office*The Compliance and Grants Manager is a key member of the Planning and Marketing Department, responsible for management of the transit agency's grants portfolio and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role will also work to ensure compliance with all grant requirements including Title VI, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), for both fixed-route and paratransit services. This position reports the Director of Planning and Marketing and will be integral to ensuring that the agency remains compliant with critical regulatory requirements while securing funding opportunities that support its mission to provide safe, reliable, and accessible public transit services for all members of the community.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for managing and supervision of assigned staff, performance management and other personnel processes, including, but not limited to, hiring, setting individual goals and objectives, providing guidance, training, direction, corrective action, and separations. Essential Functions•Identify and pursue federal, state, and local grant opportunities for operating as well as Capital Projects that align with the agency's strategic goals•Oversee and coordinate the preparation and submission of grant applications, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and complete•Track and monitor grant-funded projects to ensure compliance with grant terms, timelines, and deliverables•Prepare quarterly and annual grant reports, amendments, extensions, and closeout documentation when necessary•Provide Project Management support on special projects as assigned•Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, including but not limited to: Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (nondiscrimination in service delivery), ADA requirements for accessible fixed-route and paratransit services and all other applicable state and federal grant requirements•Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable regulations•Make recommendations to exceed minimum requirements where appropriate to best meet the strategic goals•Conduct regular reviews of agency operations to ensure adherence to FTA guidelines and other regulatory standards•Serve as the primary point of contact for compliance audits related to civil rights programs or ADA requirements•Provide training to staff on compliance-related topics to ensure awareness and adherence to regulations•Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance requirements are integrated into agency operations and planning efforts•Support post-award financial reporting and audit functions as needed by providing grant-related documentation or clarifications•Collaborate with external stakeholders, including funding agencies, regional partners, and community organizations, on compliance matters•May serve as a back up to the Planning Manager•Prepare required reports for federal, state, and local agencies related to civil rights compliance (e.g., Title VI Program updates or ADA assessments)•Prepare written correspondence responding to civil rights or related complaints.•Maintain accurate records of compliance activities and submit timely reports to funding agenciesas required•Represent the agency on regional committees or working groups related to grants or compliance issues•Other related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability needed to perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE•Bachelor's degree in Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred•Minimum of 5 years of experience in grants management or regulatory compliance within public transportation or a similar field•Two (2) years of supervisory experience and leading teams preferred•Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge of FTA regulations, particularly those related to Title VI, ADA programs, and other civil rights requirements•Familiarity with public transit operations (fixed-route and paratransit) is highly desirable Licenses and Other Requirements Valid driver's license when driving a district or vehicle on business.GCTD offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:•Medical, Dental, Vision plans•Flexible Spending Account (FSA)•Paid Vacation•Paid Cumulative Sick Leave•Paid Holidays •California Public Employers Pension Plan (CalPERS)•457 Deferred Compensation Plan•Longevity Pay•Life Insurance•Educational reimbursement•Free Public Transit Pass for Employee