What are the responsibilities and job description for the TCEQ - Grant Specialist III (Statewide - Texas) position at TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY?
Are you an experienced Grant Specialist, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?
Join TCEQ’s strategic and efficient Air Grants Division! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.
Work Schedule
Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Air Grants Division.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM
As part of TCEQ’s Office of Air, you would contribute to protecting and restoring Texas’ air quality.
This position is a member of our Air Grants Division.
See details about what we do
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on an assignment with multiple responsibilities/priorities.
- Experience reviewing and/or gathering data provided by external customers.
- Experience leading and/or tracking projects or tasks.
- Experience working with grants, contracts, and/or policies.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...
- Ensure grantee compliance with highly complex grant conditions including the collection, review, and analysis of annual usage reporting data. Provide technical assistance to grantees regarding the procedures a grantee must follow to meet grant conditions including the submission of equipment disposition verification and the submission of annual usage report.
- Coordinate and/or maintain grant files and records in accordance with established internal guidance and standard operating procedures. Work with the data manager on the quality assurance/quality control of data entered in the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) Database. Perform regular audits to ensure the consistency of data with grant files and records.
- Conduct highly complex performance evaluations at the end of the grant activity life and prepares grant close-out correspondence and materials. Where appropriate, recommends actions to address issues of grantee non-compliance with the grant conditions.
- Provide regular and ad hoc reports to internal stakeholders on the status of active contracts and/or information related to a grantee’s compliance history.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus two years of full-time experience in developing, implementing, coordinating, administering, monitoring, and/or planning grant programs.
OR
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university plus four years of full-time experience performing supervisory, managerial, professional or technical work which must include: analysis of work problems having an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations where a wide range of demands are involved, including interpretation of complex written material.
Substitution for all options:
- One year of full-time experience related to examples of work performed may substitute for 30 semester hours of the required education.
OR
- A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental resource management, planning, or an area relevant to the position from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
Transcripts/ College Hours or Course Work: See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above.
Do you think you are good fit for our team?
We would love to talk to you!
BENEFITS:
- Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
- Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
- Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
- Professional development opportunities
- Longevity pays based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner
- Work-life balance
CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES
This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Grant Specialist III state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Grant Specialist III series.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
