Disaster Recovery Grants Coordinator

Texas Division of Emergency Management; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 84.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Texas Division of Emergency Management in Austin seeks a Recovery Coordinator (Staff) to manage grant development, coordination, and administration for post-disaster recovery programs. On-site role requiring travel up to 50%, with responsibilities spanning planning, liaison duties, and program compliance.

The position emphasizes expertise in grants, FEMA procedures, and interagency coordination, with a bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience as minimum requirements.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years of related work experience performing grant management, emergency management, financial or program compliance, public or business administration, real estate, commercial construction and/or insurance adjusting.

Aufgaben

• Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating programs involving local, state, and federal agencies, volunteer groups, and the public.
• Represents the state during post-disaster operations and helps coordinate provision of post-disaster assistance.
• Travels throughout the state to survey disaster areas to assist in identifying appropriate measures to fund state and federal assistance programs.
• Assists in developing requirements for grant programs and in creating grant applications.
• Interprets policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance on grant administration and procedures; resolves related issues.
• Serves as a liaison to government agencies, community organizations, and the public to explain program specifics and requirements.
• Reviews action plans for compliance with FEMA procedures and guidelines.
• Monitors and analyzes expenditures to ensure compliance with grant terms.
• Reviews grant applications and determines eligibility for award based on criteria.
• Assists in preparing and processing applications for disaster projects per state and federal laws.
• Maintains files and prepares reports related to grants issued or received.
• Prepares grant closeout materials.

Kenntnisse

Grant management

Emergency management

Budget development

Regulatory compliance

Public administration

Communication

Travel coordination

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Texas Division of Emergency Management in Austin seeks a Recovery Coordinator (Staff) to manage grant development, coordination, and administration for post-disaster recovery programs. On-site role requiring travel up to 50%, with responsibilities spanning planning, liaison duties, and program compliance.

The position emphasizes expertise in grants, FEMA procedures, and interagency coordination, with a bachelor’s degree and 2 years related experience as minimum requirements.