Job Description
Job Description
Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.
Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).
The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.
Updated Job Requisition Salary Range as of September 1, 2024
Minimum: $5,250.00 - Maximum: $6,168.75
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Job Description Summary
Performs highly complex (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and technical assistance to plan, administer, implement, and closeout federal and state-funded grants within Texas. Work involves marketing, developing, implementing, and closeout of FEMA’s Flood Mitigation Assistance and state flood grant programs, both programmatically and financially. Provides technical assistance to political subdivisions, other agencies, and the public to ensure effective implementation of grant programs. Assists in preparing, coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating the applications to be included in the state’s annual Flood Mitigation Assistance grant application to FEMA. Assists in reviewing, evaluating, and implementing state flood grants. May serve as a contract manager of the flood grants. Maintains information required to perform grant program responsibilities and assists in the coordination of program requirements between state, federal, and local communities. Serves as a liaison and gives presentations, or conducts training concerning floodplain planning, management, and mitigation. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Grant Coordination Department. Must be able to travel 25% of the time and work outside of normal business hours (8 am - 5 pm).
Essential Job Functions
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.
Assists in the development of presentations, training, workshops, and grant implementation guidance on floodplain management, planning, and mitigation funding opportunities offered by the TWDB and other state agencies.
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.
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Contract work, Local area, Remote job, Flexible hours,