JOB TITLE: Grant Monitor

JOB CLASS NUMBER: CLR820

PAY GRADE: G06

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: Community Development

REPORTS TO: Grant Manager/Deputy Community Development Director

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

PAY: $18.50 per hour

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Grant Manager, this position is responsible for providing tasks related to monitoring all federal and state grant-funded programs (including, but not limited to: CDBG, HOME, ESG, CoC, HMIS, CARE, etc.). Team responsibilities include researching, interpreting, and applying relevant federal regulations to grant programs; writing proposals; developing and managing projects; monitoring compliance; evaluating projects; and performing special studies and research to develop programs, projects, and procedures for various departmental and city programs.

NOTE: Employees in the Community Development Department and their family members are prohibited from participating in or receiving benefit from the City of Amarillo’s programs funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other state and federally funded programs and grants.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in a team of employees tasked with monitoring the following grant-funded programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Partnership Program, Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), CARE, Continuum of Care (CoC), and the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Oversight of all grant reporting data within the various computer information and reporting systems.
Provides technical assistance to departments and agencies in the implementation of projects and funding agreements.
Conducts ongoing research and education on current regulatory requirements for federal and state grant programs.
Provides written and oral communication guidance to agencies, other city departments, management, and/or public inquiries about grant programs.
Monitors and adheres to federal labor standards as required for funded projects.
Reviews grants for reporting deficiencies and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
Prepares a variety of scheduled and unscheduled reports.
Participates in the development and implementation of the department Consolidated Plan and Annual Action Plan.
Assists with required neighborhood and public hearing notices and meetings.
Assists with the evaluation and prioritizing of requests for funding.
Assists with grant budgets and annual performance reports.
Conducts research and compiles statistical data related to staffing, costs, procedures, and policies required to develop proposals for new and continuing federal and state grant programs; activities include but are not limited to preparing funding proposals, giving presentations at public meetings; submitting timely proposals to the appropriate funding agencies, and coordinating with the appropriate departments or agencies as necessary for the implementation of projects.
Ensures preparation and submission of required Environmental Review Records for various programs.
Responds to citizen inquiries and provides interpretation of the department's policies, programs, and procedures.
Assists in the coordination of the local Continuum of Care, primarily providing tasks as the collaborative applicant for the yearly CoC grant.
Provides oversight and coordination of the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A combination of education and work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Must have a valid Texas driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to work well with a diverse staff and the public, always maintaining positive and professional communication
Demonstrated proficiency with various types of office-related software, including, but not limited to Outlook, Excel, Word, Adobe, Power Point, etc.
Strong editing and proof-reading skills necessary
Ability to type 35 wpm is preferred
Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing
Strong verbal and written communication skills required
Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, stand, balance, sit, hear, crouch, grasp, handle, feel, finger, reach, push, pull, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. May require occasional after-hour work to attend meetings, finish project, and meet deadlines. The employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.

About the company

What this entity does: The City of Amarillo provides municipal government services to residents and businesses in Amarillo, Texas, operating under a council-manager form where an elected city council makes policy and a city manager oversees daily administration. It delivers a wide range of public services including public safety (police and fire), water and wastewater utilities, solid waste management, public works, parks and recreation, and library services. It also runs the Amarillo City Transit and the Amarillo Civic Center Complex, and it partners with the Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to support economic growth. Funding mainly comes from property taxes, sales taxes, franchise fees, and charges for services. Its economic context includes ranching, railroads, oil, a major meatpacking industry, and regional facilities like Pantex.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

August 6, 2026, TWDB approved $60 million for wastewater expansion to 22 MGD.
The city can save $18.126 million, easing future infrastructure financing pressure.
Regional projects, including broadband, gas mains, and Library of Things, show service modernization.

What critics are saying

September 22, 2026, Grayson Path resigned; Amarillo now relives 2023 manager instability.
September 21, 2026, a 200,000-gallon wastewater spill exposed fragile lift-station reliability.
June 2026 landfill fires and TCEQ violations threaten permits, budgets, and public trust.

What makes City of Amarillo unique

Amarillo governs the Panhandle’s service hub, anchored by Pantex and regional logistics.
Its council-manager system professionalizes utilities, transit, airport, and civic-center operations.
Few Texas cities pair municipal services with such a concentrated industrial and defense base.

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Grant Monitor

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