Recovery Coordinator

Texas A&M University System • Austin, TX

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Division of Emergency Management seeks a Recovery Coordinator to perform complex, journey-level grant development, coordination, and administration. The role involves preparing, maintaining, and reporting grants; coordinating and evaluating applications for appropriateness and compliance; and acting as a liaison between funding recipients and state or federal government. The position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

TDEM is an emergency response entity, so working hours, travel, and duties may change as needed. The position is based on-site in Austin, Texas, and is not eligible for telecommuting. The salary is a fixed rate of $6,890.63 per month. Face-to-face interactions are required, travel may reach 50%, and extended or non-traditional hours may be necessary, particularly during disaster response and recovery deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of related work experience in any combination of grant management, emergency management, financial or program compliance, public or business administration, real estate, commercial construction, or insurance adjusting.
• A valid Texas driver’s license.
• Complete and obtain certification in FEMA courses IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 within 12 months of employment, along with any other training determined to be necessary.
• Working knowledge of, or ability to rapidly learn, emergency management and state and federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public and grant administration; resource management; grant and contract laws and regulations; business administration; and research and budgeting processes.
• Skills in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring; report writing; and budget development and monitoring.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive professional relationships; prioritize competing demands and deadlines; deliver clear presentations; research and communicate findings; analyze information and identify trends; coordinate and solve problems; and handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software and systems.
• Ability to work safely, in inclement weather, on uneven terrain and in standing water, and around damaged structures, construction sites, or debris removal sites.
• Availability for extended or non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and special events, and for disaster deployments away from the normal duty station, potentially in inclement weather and for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with FEMA grant programs at the technical and operational levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating programs involving local, state, and federal agencies, volunteer groups, and the public.
• Represent the state during post-disaster operations and help coordinate post-disaster assistance.
• Travel throughout Texas to survey disaster areas and assist local officials in identifying appropriate assistance measures and applicable state and federal funding programs.
• Assist with developing grant program requirements and grant applications.
• Interpret policies, rules, and regulations; guide staff and community members on grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolve related issues.
• Liaise with government agencies, community organizations, and the public to explain program requirements and specifics.
• Review local jurisdiction action plans for compliance with FEMA procedures and guidelines.
• Monitor grantee and sub-recipient compliance by analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and applicable regulations.
• Review grant applications and determine applicant eligibility based on established criteria.
• Assist in preparing and processing disaster project applications in accordance with state and federal requirements.
• Monitor compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for assigned programs.
• Verify grant-related expenditures by examining records and ensure expenditures comply with the defined scope of work and state and federal guidelines.
• Maintain grant files and records and prepare related reports.
• Prepare grant closeout materials.
• Maintain regular attendance, work extended hours when needed, and travel and drive as required.
• Perform related work as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level