Grant Coordination Expert II-IV

2 weeks ago

Austin, Texas, United States GENERAL LAND OFFICE Full time

Organization

: GENERAL LAND OFFICE

Job Overview

: The Texas General Land Office is dedicated to serving the educational needs of schoolchildren, supporting veterans, and protecting the environment of Texas. Our mission involves preserving our heritage, optimizing state revenue through innovative management, and ensuring responsible stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This role is situated within our CDR-Grant Management program area.

Position Responsibilities

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  • Grant Specialist II: Engages in the development, coordination, and administration of grants at a journey-level. Operates under general supervision, exercising moderate initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing grant budgets, identifying spending trends, and addressing areas of concern while developing grant program requirements.
  • Grant Specialist III: Undertakes grant development, coordination, and administration tasks at a journey-level. Works with limited supervision, allowing for considerable initiative and independent judgment. Duties involve monitoring and analyzing grant budgets, identifying spending trends, and developing requirements for grant programs.
  • Grant Specialist IV: Executes highly complex grant development, coordination, and administration tasks at a senior-level. Functions under minimal supervision, utilizing extensive initiative and independent judgment. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing grant budgets, identifying spending trends, and developing grant program requirements.

Additional Responsibilities

: Participation in disaster response and recovery efforts or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation may be required, which could necessitate alternate shift patterns or locations.

Benefits:

  • Free Parking
  • Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
  • Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
  • Telework policy
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning for on-demand online training
  • Comprehensive Medical Insurance coverage
  • Optional benefits including dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Minimum of 96+ hours of Annual Leave, increasing with service length

Essential Job Functions

:
  • Oversee grant and contract budgets to ensure timely and compliant expenditures according to program guidelines and policies.
  • Manage grant oversight throughout the grant lifecycle, ensuring compliance with program guidance, including application reviews and timely reporting.
  • Act as a liaison for the GLO-CDR program, representing the organization to constituents, elected officials, vendors, and the public.

Qualifications

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  • Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience in grant administration, development, coordination, and monitoring.
  • Grant Specialist II: At least one year of relevant professional experience.
  • Grant Specialist III: A minimum of two years of relevant professional experience.
  • Grant Specialist IV: At least three years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

:
  • Understanding of laws and regulations related to grants and contract administration.
  • Proficiency in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Capacity to interpret guidelines, policies, and regulations effectively.

Physical Requirements

: This position primarily involves sedentary office work, with routine mobility required for various duties. The role necessitates extensive computer use and communication, along with the ability to manage and transport documents and materials as needed.

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