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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. This position is with our CDR-Program Integration program area.Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Property Management and Procurement (texas.gov)In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD#214 is required at the time of interview.* This is a federally funded position contingent upon continued funding.* May be required to pass both Federal and State Background check.* May be required to work outside of normal business hours.PAPER, FAX OR E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.Benefits:Free ParkingDefined Retirement Benefit PlanOptional 401(k) and 457 accountsMedical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees premium and 25% for eligible dependents.Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insuranceMinimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.LinkedIn Learningaccess toon-demand online learning to develop your technical and soft skills.Telework policyEssential Job ElementsSupports the disaster recovery grant program with activities assigned based on area of expertise that may include coordination with other team members and vendor staff, application approval, grant management, and amendment approval to ensure compliant deliverables and program compliance.Communicates both verbally and written with grant recipients, vendors, external stakeholders, and internal GLO staff; works with CDR staff and contractors to resolve technical problems.Provides technical assistance to affected stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of recovery efforts from program start-up to grant closeout.Serves as a liaison and representative for the GLO-CDR program with the constituents, elected officials, their assignees, vendor representatives and the general public as it relates to assigned programs.Prepares assigned specific reports, correspondence and programmatic special projects according to assigned area of expertise.Assists in the coordination of state and vendor staff. Provides guidance to team through training, prioritization, coordination and assignment of work activities.Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with CDBG-DR policies and procedures, statues, and rules with support of CDR teams, as it applies to assigned programs.Collects, organizes, analyzes and prepares materials for executive reports, required federal reports, legislative inquiries and public information requests.Performs other tasks as assigned by CDR Management according to area of expertise in support of the work of GLO-CDR.As it relates to the position, obtain proficiency in TIGR, using it to create and complete all applications, projects, project sites and budgets as required by CDR Management.Qualifications: Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.One (1) additional year of experience in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants.Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel PowerPoint, etc.).Preferred QualificationsWorking knowledge of web-based systems; working knowledge of databases like QuickBase.Experience in the administration of federally funded programs.Experience in tracking and reporting on program expenditures.Experience in compliance for federally funded programs (LIHTC, CDBG, etc.).Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration; business administration principles and practices; and research and budgeting processes.Skill in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring; report writing; budget development; and the use of a computer and applicable software.Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements; and to communicate effectively.Physical RequirementsThis position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) 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.The individual must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including fieldwork and training assignments.