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Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting in the CAPPS Career Section: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00043190 You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section

CDBG GRANT SPECIALIST Salary Information: $5,050.00/MO. B21 State Classification: Grant Specialist III 1921 FLSA Status: Exempt Posting Number: 24-57576-2R Location: Austin, TX HOW TO APPLY Apply online at via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en. WHO ARE WE The Texas Department of Agricultures Trade and Business Development division is dedicated to enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in rural Texas through its community and economic development programs. Division staff work with small rural hospitals, rural communities, Texas businesses, and various organizations and associations throughout the state. WHAT YOULL DO Perform complex grant administration and technical assistance work associated with the Texas Community Development Block Grant (TxCDBG) program and other community and economic development programs administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). Responsible for administering projects awarded through grants including approving payments, reviewing progress reports, evaluating project amendments and ensuring compliance with guidelines. May serve as a subject matter expert providing direction to others. Work under limited supervision with considerate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain grant administration procedures for infrastructure projects from award to completion, evaluate grant performance to determine compliance with requirements and standards. Serve as liaison between the Grant Recipient and TDA. Provide technical assistance to rural communities in implementing effective grant projects through direct communication with the Grant Recipient and/or its consultant. Analyze project costs for awarded grants, review and approve payment requests and evaluate requests for budget revisions as appropriate. Review requests for grant agreement revisions; recommend approval of the revisions as appropriate based on established criteria. Serve as a subject matter expert and/or assist the subject matter expert with one or more specialized compliance areas, such as federal labor standards, competitive procurement, or environmental review, as assigned. Assist in updating the TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual, standard operating procedures, and external or internal training opportunities, as assigned. Remain apprised of changes and updates to CDBG policies, rules and regulations. Conduct research as assigned to contribute to the divisions understanding of federal, state, and program requirements. Follow all TDA policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree (One year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college). One (1) year experience in the following (or closely related) fields: grants specialist/coordinator, contract specialist/coordinator, project management or community program administration. Educational Substitutions: Masters degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration or related field may substitute for required work experience. PREFERRED Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field, preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS ABILITIES Knowledge of CDBG program and its policies, rules, or regulations; CDBG programs application development and/or contract administration and accounting methods and systems and generall accepted auditing standards and procedures. Skill in public speaking and making presentations to groups; providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; operating a computer with applicable software. Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions; process information in a logical manner and to assess validity; work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail; interpret and accurately apply the regulations of applicable federal and state programs; understand and interpret program policies and procedures; evaluate new legislation and procedures and be able to implement the policies and exercise sound judgment and discretion. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WORKING CONDITIONS Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to 5%*), occasionally overnight. BENEFITS The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include: Retirement Plan Paid Group Health Basic Life Insurance for employees Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Longevity Pay Dental Vision Dependent Optional Life Insurance Voluntary ADD Insurance Dependent Health Life Insurance Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts Only candidates selected for a skills exercise/interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted for interview purposes. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through theCAPPS Career Center, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions. *A valid government-issued drivers license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a drivers license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (gender, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, disability, age, military status, genetic information or protected activity (retaliation). TDA provides accommodations for persons with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need help wit