Grant Development and Administration Specialist

3 days ago


Austin, Texas, United States GENERAL LAND OFFICE Full time
About the Role

The GENERAL LAND OFFICE is seeking a highly skilled Grant Specialist to join our team. As a Grant Specialist, you will be responsible for the development, coordination, and administration of grants, as well as providing technical assistance to subrecipients.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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.
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Grant Specialist III – Two (2) or more years of experience in a professional work setting in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.
  • Grant Specialist IV – Three (3) or more years of experience in a professional work setting in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.
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.


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