TVC - Grant Officer (Grant Specialist II)

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=100582andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionPlease Note: All resumes must contain employment history, education, licenses, skills, and other qualifications applicable to the position. To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on this link.Submitted Through Work in Texas: Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile: CAPPS RecruitGeneral Description: The Texas Veterans Commission awards competitive reimbursement grants to non-profits and units of local governments serving Texas veterans and their families. The Grant Specialist serves as a member of the Texas Veterans Commission, Grants for Veteran Services, Fund for Veterans Assistance team. Performs complex grant administrative, coordination and programmatic work. Work involves interacting directly with grantee organizations to review, evaluate and process periodic reports and reimbursement requests from grantees. Grant Specialists will also assist with application and competitive grant selection processes. To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telework policy. Telework is decided by the division and contingent on performance. Telework is not a contract of employment and if granted may be terminated at any time and for any reason without notice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Establishes and maintains communications as the primary point of contact with assigned grantees via email and phone for the term of the grant.As a grantor, manages a grant portfolio of 20-30 grantee organizations serving Texas veterans and their family members.Reviews and processes programmatic and fiscal reports from organizations. Works with stakeholders to report and resolve technical and process-related issues.Reviews submitted grant applications based on established criteria.Reviews monthly expenditure reports for allowable expenses and prepares reimbursement requests. Responsible for applying policies, rules, and regulations regarding grant administration.Responsible for grant administration via TVCs electronic grant portal. Verifies and coordinates grant closeout eligibility for grantees.Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.May prepare and deliver presentations to stakeholders and the business community. Work hours other than 8-5 may be required.Perform other tasks as assigned. Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf Minimum Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis. College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application. Minimum Experience: Two (2) years experience as a grants specialist, cashier, bank teller or banking-related experience, business administration, financial experience or public administration. Additional Requirements: A valid Texas Drivers License must be provided within ninety (90) days of hire.If not currently certified, must be able to obtain Grants Management Certificate Program, Pass-Through Track within eighteen (18) months of employment from the date of hire. Preferred Experience and Qualification: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field.Experience with an electronic grant management system.Experience working for a state agency or nonprofit.Honorably discharged veteran. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Co e of Federal Regulations (CFR200). Knowledge of Texas Grant Management Standards (TGMS).Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Adobe Pro creating, editing, merging PDF files. Skilled with grant preparation, development and reconciliation.Skilled with report writing and operating a computer with applicable software. Skilled with working in a team environment and facilitating working relationships. Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures and regulations.Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity and conformity with grant requirements. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Ability to perform work within the required timeframe and meet scheduled deadlines. Environmental and Physical Conditions: Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing; remaining stationary for long periods of time; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Work involves extensive telephone usage and repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions while using the computer. Notes to Applicants:To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended. College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. If you require any reasonable accommodation for the interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls to schedule your interview.This position has been designated as a security sensitive posit