Recovery Coordinator

Texas Division of Emergency Management•Austin, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Recovery Coordinator performs complex, journey-level grant development, coordination, and administration work for the Texas Division of Emergency Management. The role involves preparing, maintaining, and reporting on grants; coordinating and evaluating applications for appropriateness and compliance; and serving as a liaison between funding recipients and state or federal government. The position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude to exercise initiative and independent judgment. This position is based on-site in Austin, Texas and is not eligible for telecommuting. TDEM's emergency response mission may affect working hours, travel, and duties. The role requires statewide travel, including deployment away from the normal duty station during disaster response and recovery, and regular face-to-face interactions. The position may require extended or non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and nights.

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.
Valid Texas driver’s license and ability to drive.
Ability to travel, including statewide travel of 50%.
Ability to work extended or non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and nights during disaster response and recovery deployments.
Ability to work in inclement weather, traverse uneven terrain and standing water, and enter and move around damaged structures or construction and debris-removal sites.
Ability to complete FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, and IS-800 courses and obtain certification within 12 months of employment, along with other training as determined.
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; grant and contract laws and regulations; business administration principles; and research and budgeting processes.
Skills in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring; report writing; budget development and monitoring; coordination; and problem-solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and ability to learn new software and systems.
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships; prioritize competing demands and deadlines; deliver clear presentations; research and communicate conclusions; analyze data and identify trends; draw accurate conclusions; and handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly.
Ability to work safely and comply with safety standards and best practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with FEMA grant programs at the technical and operational levels.
Additional related work experience may substitute for education requirements on a year-for-year basis, with one year of experience equivalent to 30 semester hours.
A completed advanced degree in a relevant field may substitute for work experience.

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 the state to survey disaster areas, identify appropriate assistance measures, and determine applicable state and federal funding programs.
Assist with developing grant program requirements and grant applications.
Interpret policies, rules, and regulations; provide guidance on grant administration and compliance; and resolve related issues.
Serve as a liaison to government agencies, community organizations, and the public to explain program requirements.
Review local jurisdiction action plans for compliance with FEMA procedures and guidelines.
Monitor grantee and sub-recipient compliance by analyzing grant agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and applicable regulations.
Review grant applications and determine applicant eligibility under established criteria.
Assist in preparing and processing disaster project applications in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Monitor compliance with program requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Verify grant-related expenditures through review of financial and other records, and ensure expenditures comply with the scope of work and applicable guidelines.
Maintain grant files and records, prepare related reports, and prepare grant closeout materials.
Maintain regular attendance, work extended hours when needed, and perform related duties as assigned.