TDA - Finance - Grant Specialist

GRANT SPECIALIST

Salary Information:
B21, $5,302.50 / MO.

State Classification: 1921 - Grant Specialist III

FLSA Status: Exempt

Posting Number: 26-58216-1

Location: Austin, TX

Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.

The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division supports TDA programs by performing financial duties in the areas of accounting, budget, purchasing, and contracting. The Grants Office oversees numerous state and federal grant programs, including but not limited to:
Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Program, Rural Nursing Stipends, Young Farmer Grant, State Trade Expansion Program, Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance, Home Delivered Meals Grant, Urban Schools Agricultural Grant, Boll Weevil Eradication, Surplus Agricultural Grant, Specialty Crop Block Grant, and the State of Texas Agricultural Relief program.

The Grants Specialist will perform highly complex grant administration work including preparing, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating all aspects of multiple programs, including those impacting rural hospitals, small businesses, non-profits and agricultural producers. Your primary tasks will include reviewing grant reimbursements and administrative review of grant applications. You will perform additional work including planning, implementation, and coordination for assigned grant programs. You may serve as a lead worker providing direction to others.

You will work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Coordinate and approve requests for reimbursement from grantees.
• Review grant applications submitted for funding consideration and determine eligibility for award based on established criteria, coordinate review panels, and evaluations of grant applications.
• Develop grant agreement details for grant award execution, review requests for grant agreement revisions.
• Coordinate and maintain grant files and records and perform timely and accurate data entry of information.
• Respond to constituent requests/concerns in an accurate and timely manner, either in writing, telephone or in person. This may include training/consultative and technical guidance to staff, agencies/grantees, counties and community organizations regarding grant application process, reporting and general grantee requirements.
• Ensure grantee compliance with conditions of grant award by monitoring and analyzing agreements, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.
• Address issues, develop solutions and resolve non-compliance issues by investigating and resolving discrepancies and complaints or other concerns.
• Review grant closeout materials to determine completion of the project.
• Maintain/update program guidelines/procedures and policies.
• Assist in the coordination of special activities and projects, as needed.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

(The application must state how each of the following qualifications are met - resumes do not take the place of the required state of Texas application which must be completed in CAPPS or WIT.

Bachelor’s degree (One year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).

Two (2) years’ work experience in the following (or closely related) fields: grant management, contract coordination, accounting, reimbursement, or compliance.

Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.

Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration; business administration principles and practices; and of research and…