Job Description Are you an experienced Program Management Supervisor, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.
YOUR FUTURE TEAM As part of the Office of the Executive Director, you would support management of the agency's day-to-day operations. See details about what we do.
This position is a member of our RESTORE Program in the Chief Budget & Efficiency Office.
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING - Perform highly advanced (senior-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Oversee the preparation, coordination, review, maintenance and reporting of Resources and Ecosystem Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies (RESTORE) grants at various stages and ensure compliance with requirements and standards for the State of Texas and the Federal relevant funding entities.
- Supervise the Project Management Team under the state and federal grant requirements for the RESTORE Program. This includes overseeing the development of grant applications, contracts, work plans and amendments; overseeing and submitting documentation to federal granting agencies; approving project related invoices; evaluating project timelines; implementing adaptive management strategies to ensure timely project completion; reviewing and approving required reporting and assisting staff in maintaining communication with applicable agency program staff and subrecipients to ensure compliance with state and federal grant requirements.
- Lead in the development and implementation of activities for programs and projects including cross-functional work groups of internal and external stakeholders to develop program objectives to continually secure funds with RESTORE funding.
- Supervise the Project Management Team to ensure compliance, proper monitoring, and close-out of grants according to federal and state requirements. Review and track projects for additional future reporting requirements as outlined in the grant contract, 2 CFR 200 and the federal grant award. Work with staff on keeping organized records in appropriate directories for audit-readiness.
- Provide guidance and oversight regarding grant administration, policies and procedures and assist staff with project related issues and concerns.
- Serve as a liaison between the agency, the State and grant funding sources by attending meetings and resolving issues and develop additional processes as necessary to better comply with state and federal requirements.
Qualifications: KEY QUALIFICATIONS - Experience managing federal grant programs
- Experience managing construction projects in coastal environment
- Coastal and Marine Science Background
- Experience with federal requirements included in 2 CFR 200
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Experience in the administration of a program relevant to assignment.
OR Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment.
Employees in this classification series may research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure, including but not limited to a communication infrastructure system, cybersecurity system, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment system, or water treatment facility. See Tex. Business & Commerce Code Section 117.001(2). Accordingly, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a requirement to be hired for and to continue to be employed with TCEQ.
TRANSCRIPT/ 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.
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 Chief Budget & Efficiency Office.
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 pay based on your number of years working for the state
- Wellness Program and Activities
- Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
- Work-Life Balance
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
