GLO - Grant Specialist III; Grant Manager

Grant Specialist III

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Grant Specialist III (Grant Manager) within the Community Development & Revitalization Department of the agency.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Monitors and analyzes grant work budgets, determines spending trends, identifies areas of concern and develops requirements for grant programs.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties may include but are not limited to actively participating in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

• GS III – Monitor grant and/or contract budgets for timely and compliant expenditures in accordance with program guidance and applicable policies and procedures.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a degree in public administration, business, or closely related field; experience and education may be substituted for one another, as it relates to the posting.
• Salary and classification are dependent on qualifications.
• Grant Specialist III – One (1) or more years of experience in a professional work setting;
  One (1) additional year with work related to grants, contracts, and/or federal finance.
• Experience at an intermediate or higher level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• 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.

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies.

It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance – State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full‑time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part‑time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year (Annual leave increases with length of service).
• Professional Development Opportunities:
  The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through Linked In Learning and our EAP provider.

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