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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-Community Quality Assurance (CQA) program area. Grant Specialist I: Performs routine (journey-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work related to all active GLO programs. Works under direct supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may perform and complete most simple grant management work and may: Suggest procedures for activity development and review grant worthiness. Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations. Grant Specialist II: Performs advanced (intermediate-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work related to all active GLO programs. Works under limited supervision, with reasonable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may complete most grant management work and may: Develop and suggest procedures for activity development and determine grant worthiness. Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations. Grant Specialist III: Performs superior (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work related to all active GLO programs. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Employees at this level may fully perform the most complex grant management work and may: Develop and implement procedures for activity development and determine grant worthiness. Monitor the implementation, management, evaluation, and close-out of grants according to rules and regulations. 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 Parking Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts Telework policy LinkedIn Learning access to on-demand online learning to develop your technical and soft skills. Medical 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 insurance Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service. Essential Job Elements (Duties and their level of responsibility vary with classification) Researches, identifies, and reviews sources of grant documents related to appeals and complaints submitted to the Community Quality Assurance (CQA) team. Developing and implementing work plans and timelines to ensure policies and procedures for grant activity have been observed, based on the established CDR program's criteria. Reviews and validates compliance of program staff, vendors and sub-recipients through the interpretation of guiding policies, rules, and egulations regarding CDR's grant administration. Provides detailed guidance to interested parties and resolves any issues that arise. Prepares draft correspondence to community stakeholders that provides general information about Community Development Revitalization (CDR) programs, required documents for programs, and program statuses. Connects stakeholders to vendor and sub-recipient staff with respect to the administration and implementation of program activities. Acts as a liaison between the agency, state, vendors, sub-recipients and other interested parties and grant funding sources. Holds meetings and works with all parties, providing information and guidance in coordination with management. Analyzes CQA grant related data to evaluate program processes and procedures and makes recommendations for areas in need of change. Obtains and maintains proficiency in TIGR, the CDR-inhouse grant admin software, for the purpose of creating, entering and maintaining files and records for appeals, reports and complaints processed by the CQA team. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Public Administration or Business Administration is generally preferred, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another. Additional experience in communicating with the public about the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grants. Grant Specialist I Less than one (1) year or more experience in a professional work environment.$3,500.00 - 5,000.00/month Grant Specialist II One (1) or more years of relevant experience in a professional work environment.$4,000.00 5,600.00/month Grant Specialist III Two (2) or more years of relevant experience in a professional work environment.$5,400.00 6,875.00/month Preferred Qualifications Experience monitoring, evaluating, processing and or auditing Federally Funded grant programs. Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.). Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Tools. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration, of business administration principles and practices, and of research and budgeting processes. Skill in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring; in report writing; in budget development and monitoring; and in the use of a computer and applicable software. Skill in effectively communicating both in writing and verbally. Skill in providing exceptional customer service in person and in writing. Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others. Ability to attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies. Physical Requirements This 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