Park Grants Coordinator

6 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Grant Coordinator to join our team at Texas Parks and Wildlife. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering park acquisition and development grants with state and federal funds, as well as assisting in the development of the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan.

Key Responsibilities
  • Completes all phases of the grant process, including application review, grant award, active project management, close out, and post-completion compliance.
  • Assists in the development of the Texas Outdoor Recreation Plan required by the U.S. Department of Interior for continued funding.
  • Updates the grant management database, ArcGIS projects, website, and electronic newsletter for the Local Park Grants Team.
  • Works with federal, state, and local governments and across division lines within TPWD for review and approval of all new and amended grant projects.
  • Provides technical assistance to local government officials regarding the various processes and requirements during the grant cycle.
  • Conducts grant writing workshops and represents the agency at ground breakings, dedication ceremonies, and other events.
Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
  • Four years of experience in Park and Recreation Planning, Natural Resource Management, Project Management, or Grants Administration with federal, state, or local governments.
  • Applicant must possess or be able to obtain and hold within 30 days of employment, a Texas class C driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience in Park and Recreation Planning, Natural Resource Management, or Grants Administration with federal, state, or local governments.
  • Experience in project management with federal, state, or local governments; experience in park public use planning; experience in grant administration; experience with ArcGIS, web development, or database management.
  • Grants Management Certification.
Working at Texas Parks and Wildlife

We offer a variety of benefits for employees, including generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, telework, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program, and a Return to Work Program.



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