TCEQ - Grant Specialist V (Lead) (00051698)

Organization

: TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin

Work Locations

: RMT Headquarters 12100 Park 35 Circle Austin 78753

Job

: Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status

: Regular

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 State Job Code: 1923 Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 25

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,948.00 - 6,948.00 (Monthly)

Number of Openings

: 1

Overtime Status

: Non-exempt

Job Posting

: Aug 15, 2025, 5:48:34 PM

Closing Date

: Aug 30, 2025, 4:59:00 AM

Description

Are you an experienced Lead Grant Specialist, 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 executive director’s office, 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 Chief Budget and Efficiency Division.

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 ensures compliance with requirements and standards for the State of Texas and the Federal relevant funding entities.
Oversee and lead activities related to federal grant requirements for coastal grants. 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 secure funds with RESTORE funding.
Oversee staff project management for compliance, monitoring, and close-out of grants according to federal and state requirements. Review 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 develops additional processes as necessary to better comply with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

3 – 5 years experience in coordinating, monitoring, and/or administering federal grant programs and budgets.
3 – 5 years experience managing ecosystem restoration or construction projects in coastal environment.
Coastal and Marine Science Degree

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. CURRENT TCEQ EMPLOYEES This position is also available as a lateral transfer opportunity (LTO) to TCEQ employees within the Grant Specialist V state classification. The selected candidate must meet the minimum qualifications of the corresponding job in the Grant Specialist V series. WORK SCHEDULE Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the General Law Division. 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. In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102. MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (M.O.S.) CODES M.O.S. codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TCEQ - Grant Specialist V (Lead)

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts