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About the Role

Performs routine (journey-level) grant development and administration work involving marketing, developing, implementing, and closeout of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance and state flood grant programs, both programmatically and financially. Plans, administers, implements, and closes federal and state-funded grants within Texas. 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 applications for 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 moderate supervision, with limited 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).

Responsibilities

Assists in the administration of FEMA's Flood Mitigation Assistance 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 by explaining 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 on floodplain management, planning, and mitigation funding opportunities offered by the TWDB and other state agencies to local and state officials, professional organizations, and other interested parties.
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 all stakeholders to develop grant program objectives, work plans and budgets.
Assists, prepares, and reviews grant closeout materials for federal flood grant funding programs.
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.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Water Resources, Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Business Administration, Emergency Management, Finance, or a related field.
Work experience in any combination of grant management, public or business administration, insurance management, emergency management, financial or program compliance, environmental management, floodplain management, flood or hazard mitigation, project management, or planning.
Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% and work outside of normal business hours.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Experience assisting in project management, mitigation projects, or contract administration.
Experience or knowledge of Floodplain Management
Experience in administering or assisting state or federal financial assistance programs.
Experience working with federal or state programs.
Experience interacting with governmental officials and stakeholders.
Experience presenting technical information in public or collegiate settings.
Experience in using Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
Ability to rapidly assimilate information related to state and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, procedures, grant eligibility, and reporting requirements.
Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations, to evaluate financial data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively and to supervise the work of others.
Ability to learn and effectively apply working knowledge of government organizations, operations, and flood mitigation funding programs at the federal, state, and local levels.
Ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy, and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with all customers.
Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to all stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver's license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to train others.

Skills

Grant management
Public administration
Business administration
Insurance management
Emergency management
Financial or program compliance
Environmental management
Floodplain management
Flood or hazard mitigation
Project management
Planning
Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to grant administration
Principles and practices of public administration
FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and Floodplain Management regulations
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance programs
Hydrologic/hydraulic principles and procedures as applied to floodplain management
Principles and practices of grant administration including project management and contract administration
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring
Reporting writing
Budget development and monitoring
Federal grant administration programs
Writing technical memos, reports, and work process and policy documents
Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software
Communication
Supervision
Government organizations, operations, and flood mitigation funding programs
Poise, tact, diplomacy
Establishing and maintaining positive, working/professional relationships
Adhering to work schedules
Following procedures with respect to leave
Submitting accurate timesheets
Making mature, objective decisions
Identifying areas of potential problems
Performing effectively and willingly when changes occur
Performing routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision
Performing assigned duties
Improving work habits and/or output
Completing assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors
Interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations
Providing prompt, courteous and accurate assistance
Clear and concise communication (verbally and in writing)
Working and cooperating with others in a team environment
Managing multiple tasks
Standing/sitting/moving to perform activities
Retrieving/replacing files
Operating a state or personal vehicle
Maintaining a driver's license and driving record
Working shifts that may exceed 8 hours
Training others

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Journey-level
Moderate supervision

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

USD 63000.00 - USD 63000.00

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives

About the Company

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
The TWDB's main responsibilities are threefold: collecting and disseminating water-related data; assisting with regional water supply and flood planning that contributes to preparing the state water plan and state flood plan; and administering cost-effective financial programs for constructing water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.

Equal Opportunity

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.