Texas Water Development Board is hiring a
Flood Grant Coordinator (Grant Specialist III)

Summary

Join the Texas Water Development Board as a Grant Coordinator to perform highly complex grant development, coordination, and technical assistance for federal and state-funded grants. Work involves marketing, developing, implementing, and closeout of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance and state flood grant programs.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources, Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Business Administration, Emergency Management, Finance, or a related field
• Two years of relevant 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
• At least one of the following certifications or equivalent from another state OR the ability to obtain the Texas equivalent within the first 6 months of hire: Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM), Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), Grants Management Certificate or Certification, Project Management Certificate or Certification
• Able to travel 25% of the time and work outside of normal business hours

Responsibilities

• 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
• Explains 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 such as 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending account
• Flexible work hours and telecommuting options