GLO - Grant Specialist II-IV (CDR-GM)

Job Description

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our CDR-Grant Management program area.

Grant Specialist II - Performs (journey-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Monitors and analyze grant work budgets, determines spending trends, identifies areas of concern and develops requirements for grant programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Grant Specialist III - Performs (journey-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Monitors and analyze grant work budgets, determines spending trends, identifies areas of concern and develops requirements for grant programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Grant Specialist IV - Performs highly complex (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Monitors and analyze grant work budgets, determines spending trends, identifies areas of concern and develops requirements for grant programs. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Property Management and Procurement (texas.gov)

In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD#214 is required at the time of interview.

* This is a federally funded position contingent upon continued funding.

* May be required to pass both Federal and State Background check.

* May be required to work outside of normal business hours.

PAPER, FAX OR E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Telework policy
• LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand online learning to develop your technical and soft skills.
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee's premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.

Essential Job Elements

• Monitor grant and/or contract budgets for timely and compliant expenditures in accordance with program guidance and applicable policies and procedures.
• Perform grant management and oversight throughout the life cycle of the grant in compliance with program guidance and applicable policies and procedures including application reviews. Prepare and submit timely reports and correspondence and provide technical assistance to subrecipients throughout the life cycle.
• Serve as a liaison and representative for the GLO-CDR program with constituents, elected officials, their assignees, vendor representatives and the public.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public administration, business, or closely related field.
• Experience in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.
• Grant Specialist II - One (1) or more years of experience in a professional work setting in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants. $4,000 - $5,500 monthly
• Grant Specialist III - Two (2) or more years of experience in a professional work setting in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants. $5,300 - $6,600 monthly
• Grant Specialist IV - Three (3) or more years of experience in a professional work setting in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants. $6,400 - $7,500 monthly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Grant Coordinator, Grant Specialist, or Grant Manager.
• Experience in Disaster Recovery and/or community development block grant work.
• Experience with oversight of federal funds or federally funded programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and contract administration; of research and budgeting processes; of business administration principles and practices, including financial management and accounting; and of program planning and development.
• Skill in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring; in report writing; in budget development and monitoring; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Skill in effectively communicating both in writing and verbally.
• Skill in providing exceptional customer service in person and in writing.
• Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate contracts; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements; and to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to attend work regularly and adhere to established work schedule in accordance with agency leave and attendance.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

The individual must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including fieldwork and training assignments.