GLO - Grant Specialist II (Grant Manager - ARP)

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

Performs complex (journey-level) grant development and administration work. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may work more independently than those at the previous level and may routinely assist other staff in performing job duties of greater complexity. Employees may: Prepare grant closeout materials. Prepare letters of intent and grant applications.

Our Mission:
 

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. 

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be: 
 

• Performs grant management and oversight (including application reviews) throughout the life cycle of State Administered Housing Programs to ensure compliance with program guidance and applicable policies and procedures, statues, and rules. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates program activities, documents, and workflows. Provides technical assistance to program vendors and builders.
   

• Monitors a portfolio for grant and/or contract budgets for timely and compliant expenditures in accordance with program guidance and applicable policies and procedures.
   
• Serves as a liaison and representative for the GLO-CDR and its State Administered Housing programs. Communicates both verbally and in written form with team members, vendor representatives, builder representatives, members of other teams, and the general public about these programs.
   
• Supports State Administered Housing programs with activities assigned based on area of expertise - particularly those related to deliverables and program compliance. Utilizes TIGR (system of record) in a proficient capacity to conduct grant management oversight from application to closeout and support peer-to-peer knowledge sharing.

Minimum Qualifications:
 

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field to the program. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
   
• One (1) or more years of experience in a professional work setting; and One (1) additional year with work related to grants, contracts, and/or federal finance. 
   
• Experience at a beginner or higher level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
   
• Experience communicating with public stakeholders about the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.

Preferred Qualifications:  
 

• Experience monitoring, evaluating, processing, and/or auditing federally funded Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG­DR) programs.
   

• Experience as a Grant Coordinator, Grant Manager, or Grant Specialist.
   
• Experience with oversight of federal funds or federally funded programs.

Physical Requirements:
 

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. 

Compensation and Benefits:
 

• 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 LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans:
 

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Property Management and Procurement

How to Apply:
 

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Site
   

• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Site. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Site. 
   

• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
   

• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.  
   
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.   
   
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.