What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPS - CLD - Grant Specialist - 1920 position at TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY?
***Temporary Grant Position***
***Telecommute up to 5 days a week***
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs complex (journey-level) grant development and administration work for the Crime Lab Division. Work involves tracking expenses and the metrics that align with the objectives of the assigned grant; interpreting and providing guidance on grant administration policies rules, and regulations. Serves as a liaison between the agency and the grant funding source. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
Enter Crosswalk here: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Ensures compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses and activities to meet the objectives of the grant.
2. Interprets policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance to staff regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.
3. Prepares grant closeout materials, grant applications, grant letters of intent and grant award modifications.
4. Provides detailed reporting necessary to meet the grant objectives.
5. Prepares work plans and timelines to ensure submission of grant applications and program reports are timely.
6. Serves as a liaison between the agency, and the grantor by attending meetings, responding to information requests and resolving issues between parties involved.
7. Maintains files and records and prepares reports related to grants issued and or received.
8. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
9. Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education – Graduation from an accredited two-year college or university with a major in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field is required.
Experience – Minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing complex budget accounting including preparing financial reports, analysis of account
activity, capital expenditures, or auditing financial records is required.
Substitution Note: 1 year education may be substituted for each year of experience required, up to one (1) year.
Note: Thirty (30) semesters’ hours will be considered equivalent to one (1) year of education.
Licensure and/or Certification – If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
Regulatory knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations,
legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Technology – Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and
be able to learn new software/systems.
Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive,
working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and
Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing
environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to
a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present
research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical/Critical Thinking – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends,
relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations
and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety – Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with
safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting Work and/or Travel – Availability for after-hours and weekend work is required. Telecommuting up to 5
days per week. Travel statewide may be required.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
- Environment: Office/Indoors;
- Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit; kneel;
- Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
- Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
- Ability to transfer weights of up to twenty (20) pounds anticipated for this position;
- Driving requirements: Occasional (up to 5%).
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.
