SALARY

The minimum salary is $68,303.04 annually.
This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
Pay Grade 524

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, June 1, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to provide overall management and administration of LFUCG grants from federal, state, and other sources in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and conditions that govern their use.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
Four years of related experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Prepares grant applications, reports, plans and other documents as needed to secure, manage, and administer grants in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations, and conditions that govern their use
Develops and maintains public and private partnerships to identify the availability of funds and other forms of assistance for the benefit of LFUCG¿s provision of services
Develops, implements, manages and administers grant programs and other programs in compliance with regulations and agreements
Maintains related computer information systems used to track, monitor, and manage grants and grant funding
Supervises, trains and evaluates the work of subordinates, as assigned
Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

None

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" must be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefits
Paid and unpaid time off benefits
Direct deposit is required of all employees.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in the hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Email: jobs@lexingtonky.gov

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) jobs

Grants Manager