TWDB - 26-108: Grant Coordinator (Grant Specialist

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD • Austin, TX • 1w ago

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRSHRAMFL.HRSCGSEARCHFL.GBL?Page=HRSAPPJBPSTFLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=100527andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionMust meet agency in-office requirementsTEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S MISSIONLeading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.WORKING AT THE TWDBSee why our work makes an impact!Find out why the TWDB is a great place to work.Make a positive difference for the state of Texas. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications.The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit:http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCEVeterans, Reservists or Guardsmen are highly encouraged to apply. This position does not have military equivalent occupational specialty codes.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPerforms routine (journey-level) grant development and administration work. Work involves marketing, developing, implementing, and closeout of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance and state flood grant programs, both programmatically and financially. Plans, administers, implements, and closes federal and state-funded grants within Texas. Provides technical assistance to political subdivisions, other agencies, and the public to ensure effective implementation of grant programs. Assists in preparing, coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating the applications to be included in the state's annual Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application to FEMA. Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and implementing state flood grants. May serve as a contract manager of the flood grants. Maintains information required to perform grant program responsibilities and assists in the coordination of program requirements between state, federal, and local communities. Serves as a liaison and gives presentations, or conducts training concerning floodplain planning, management, and mitigation. May train others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Grant Coordination Department. Must be able to travel 25% of the time and work outside of normal business hours (8 am - 5 pm).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssists in the administration of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance program and state flood grant programs.Provides technical and administrative assistance on state and federal flood grant and financial assistance programs, including assistance to political subdivisions in developing grant applications.Promotes federal and state flood grant and financial assistance by explaining resources, eligibility, and performance requirements to elected officials, community representatives, the public, and other interested parties.Conducts site visits, inspections, and monitoring reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.May serve as a contract manager for grant contracts related to state and federal flood grants to include the submission of grant applications, monitoring contract agreements and grant activities.Reviews and approves grant expenses, quarterly reporting, performance and financial reports, deliverables, and grant contract closeouts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.Assists in the development of presentations, training, workshops, and grant implementation guidance for technical and non-technical audiences on floodplain management, planning, and mitigation funding opportunities offered by the TWDB and other state agencies to local and state officials, professional organizations, and other interested parties.Serves as a liaison for the TWDB at public meetings and meetings related to flood grants with federal, state, and local entities or the public.May coordinate and support cross-functional work groups composed of all stakeholders to develop grant program objectives, work plans and budgets.Assists, prepares, and reviews grant closeout materials for federal flood grant funding programs.Maintains confidential and sensitive information.Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency's records retention procedures and schedule.Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.Performs other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources, Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Business Administration, Emergency Management, Finance, or a related field.Work experience in any combination of grant management, public or business administration, insurance management, emergency management, financial or program compliance, environmental management, floodplain management, flood or hazard mitigation, project management, or planning.Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% and work outside of normal business hours.Relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience assisting in project management, mitigation projects, or contract administration.Experience or knowledge of Floodplain ManagementExperience in administering or assisting state or federal financial assistance programs.One or more of the following certificates or certifications:Certifi

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