TCEQ - Grant Specialist IV (TCEQ Air Grants Employees Only) (STATEWIDE)

Applicants that have applied already do not need to apply again.

About the role

Join TCEQ and contribute to protecting and restoring Texas' air quality as part of the Air Grants Division in the Office of Air.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure grantee compliance with advanced grant conditions, including the collection, review, and analysis of grantee annual usage reporting data.
• Provide advanced technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders and grantees regarding procedures to meet grant conditions, such as submission of equipment disposition verification and annual usage reports.
• Assist management in developing and implementing processes and procedures for collecting, reviewing, and analyzing grantee annual usage reporting data and addressing grantee non-compliance issues.
• Assist management in conducting training on established processes and procedures for internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the development of grant solicitation documents.
• Assist management in establishing timelines and tracking progress for required grant management procedures, including data entry into the CTA database, verification of equipment disposition, grantee performance evaluations, and issuance/tracking of invoices for non-compliance.
• Coordinate regular and ad-hoc reports to internal stakeholders on the status of active contracts and grantee compliance history.
• Assist management in compiling grant records and files for review by the General Law Division and Office of the Attorney General.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus three years of full-time experience in developing, implementing, coordinating, administering, monitoring, and/or planning grant programs.
• OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus five years of full-time experience performing supervisory, managerial, professional, or technical work involving:
  • Analysis of work problems with an administrative aspect and interpretation of complex written material; or
  • Planning, organizing, and coordinating requirements for support services or program operations involving a wide range of demands, including interpretation of complex written material.
• Substitution options:
  • One year of full-time relevant experience may substitute for 30 semester hours of required education.
  • A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental resource management, planning, or a relevant field may substitute for two years of required experience.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure (e.g., communication systems, cybersecurity, electric grid, hazardous waste treatment, or water treatment facilities).

A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials may be required if needed to meet qualifications.

Skills

• Experience managing assignments with multiple responsibilities, priorities, and deadlines.
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, or entering data from internal and external customers, including compliance or reporting information.
• Experience leading, coordinating, or tracking projects, tasks, or team workload.
• Proficiency using databases and software such as Excel, Adobe, Word, Outlook, Teams, Power Apps, or similar tools to track and document work.

Schedule

Standard business hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This position may offer an opportunity for independent work from approved locations within Texas.

Benefits

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid days off for national and state-observed holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on years of state service
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner at headquarters
• Work-Life Balance initiatives

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search and driving history (if applicable) for candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, accommodations are available during the employment process by contacting HRSS at (512) 239-0102.