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TWDB Stephen F Austin Bldg (580TX-10000)

1700 Congress Ave

PO Box 13231

Austin, 78711

TWDB Harlingen Office (580TX-40000)

1828 West Jefferson

Harlingen, 78550

TWDB Houston Office (580TX-30000)

3920 Cypress Creek Pkwy

Suite 330

Houston, 77068

TWDB - Remote within Texas (580TX-REMOTETX)

Remote within Texas

Remote Within Texas, 78701

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***
Grant Specialist I - $4,584.00/monthly - $4,975.00/monthly***
Grant Specialist II - $4,975.01/monthly - $5,370.75/monthly***

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S MISSION

Leading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

WORKING AT THE TWDB

See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work!

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit: (link removed)

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Job Description Summary

Performs routine to complex (journey-level) grant development and coordination, technical assistance, and administration work to plan, administer, implement, and closeout federal and state-funded grants within Texas. Work involves marketing, developing, implementing, and closeout of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance and state flood grant programs, both programmatically and financially. 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. Works under moderate to general supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Grant Coordination Department.

Essential Job Functions

Assists in the administration of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance grant 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 internal and external 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.
Assists with maintaining master hard copies and electronic copies of TWDB personnel information, policies, procedures, guidelines, checklists, forms, and reference materials.
Assists with any special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university or will have degree by June 2023 with major course work in Hydrology, Water Resources, Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, or a related field.
Work Experience:

Grant Specialist I - Up to one year of progressive 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.
Grant Specialist II - Two years of progressive 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.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted on year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience assisting in mitigation projects, project management, or contract administration.
Experience in administering state or federal grant programs.
One or more of the following certifications:

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
Grants Management Certificate.

Experience working with FEMA (or other federal agency) programs.
Experience interacting with governmental officials and stakeholders.
Experience presenting technical information in public or collegiate settings.
Experience in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Grant Coordination Department, and of the principles and practices of public administration.

Knowledge of FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and Floodplain Management regulations.

Knowledge of FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs.

Knowledge of hydrologic/hydraulic principles and procedures as applied to floodplain management.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of grant administration including project management and contract administration.

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems.

Knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate, information related to state and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, grant eligibility, and reporting requirements.

Skills in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring in reporting writing, in budget development and monitoring, and in the use of federal grant administration programs.

Skills in writing technical memos, reports, and work process and policy documents.

Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations, to evaluate financial data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements.

Ability to communicate effectively and to supervise the work of others.

Ability to learn and effectively apply working knowledge of government organizations, operations, and flood mitigation funding programs at the federal, state, and local levels.

Ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal and external customers.

Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.

Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.

Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.

Ability to
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