TDA - FND Grant Specialist (57165)

F&N Grant Specialist

Salary Information: B19, $5,250 - $5,500.00/MO.

State Classification: 1920 – Grant Specialist II

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Posting Number: 26-57165-1R

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online via CAPPS . Applicants applying in Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually. These programs aim to reduce hunger, encourage strong nutrition, and support local economies across Texas.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The F&N Grant Specialist will perform complex consultative services and technical assistance work related to federal grants and contracts administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food & Nutrition (F&N) division. You will support the implementation and monitoring of programs utilizing grant award funding and provide technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. You will work under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate grant applications, letters of intent, implementation, and compliance of awarded grants.

Support procurements and amendments to grant contracts, including sub-grants.

Prepare work plans and timelines to ensure TDA’s compliance with grant conditions by monitoring agreements, contracts, budgets and expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.

Evaluate and track TDA’s sub‑awardees’ and grantees’ compliance with grant conditions by monitoring agreements, contracts, budgets and expenses, activities, and adherence to federal and state regulations, including reviewing and approving invoices to ensure accuracy, allowability, and alignment with grant requirements.

Evaluate grantee reporting for reimbursement through multiple systems and processes. Evaluate sub-grantee activity reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements and communicate effectively.

Research and support F&N interpretation of grant guidelines, and general F&N program regulations, support seeking and documenting clarification as needed. Maintain documentation to support audits.

Evaluate program activities and prepare reports on the effectiveness of program activities, including periodic and special reports.

Identify potential project risks and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s Degree ( one year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college.)

Minimum three (3) years of work experience in the administration, development, coordination, and monitoring of grant activities and budgets.

Work experience compiling information, preparing technical reports, and performing analyses to determine accuracy.

Work experience in planning, developing, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs or projects.

Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience in federally administered nutrition programs.

Work experience with local, state, or federal grant or program management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration; business administration principles and practices; research and budgeting processes; and invoicing procedures, including review for accuracy, allowability, and compliance with grant requirements.

Skills 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.

Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight (up to 30%).

TELEWORK & WORK HOURS

The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.

The agency’s core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.

H-1B Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

BENEFITS

The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section , you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.

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  A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day

Background Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.

**Foreign Credentials: upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:

Foreign Credential Services of America

SpanTran: The Evaluation Company

Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.