TVC - Compliance Officer (Grant Specialist II)

at  TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION

TVC - Compliance Officer (Grant Specialist II) (00041220)
Organization: TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Headquarters Austin 1801 Congress Avenue Suite 14S Austin 78701-1436
Job: Business and Financial Operations
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1920
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 19
Salary (Pay Basis): 4,450.00 - 4,450.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Mar 28, 2024, 3:22:34 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing

DESCRIPTION

Please Note: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed. To receive Military Employment preference, a copy of the DD Form 214 (member #1 not accepted), NA Form 13038, VA Summary Benefits Letter, or a DD form 1300 must be provided before an interview can be extended. College transcripts, licenses, certifications, etc. must be provided before an interview can be extended. If this information is not provided prior to the interview, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Attaching documents to the application is preferred. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• Experience conducting desk reviews, audits or on-site visits with clients.
• Experience with an electronic grant management system is preferred
• Experience working for a state agency or nonprofit is preferred.
• Honorably discharged veteran preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grant administration.
• Knowledge of accounting concepts, financial reporting, and internal control systems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of Adobe Pro – creating, editing, merging PDF files.
• Skill in grant preparation, monitoring, evaluation, and report writing and in the use of a computer with applicable software.
• Ability to perform financial reconciliations.
• Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships both internally and externally.
• Ability to perform work within the required time and able to meet scheduled deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and be successful in meeting goals and objectives. Ability to train others.

• Participates in a comprehensive grant compliance program to include desk reviews, technical assistance, and on-site monitoring.
• Examines and analyzes grantee reimbursement and client eligibility records for reliability, adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with grant regulations.
• Prepares reports of findings, outlines discrepancies, and recommends corrective actions.
• Provides technical assistance regarding grant and contract administration, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares compliance reports for both internal and external use.
• Understands and interprets federal and state grant management policies and regulations (Code of Federal Regulations (CFR200) as it applies to non-profit organizations and state and local entities.
• Reviews submitted grant applications to determine eligibility based on regulations, program policies and established criteria.
• Evaluates and assesses financial stability for non-profit organizations.
• Performs research in the System of Award Management (SAM), GuideStar, and IRS Tax Exemption Search, and Federal Audit Clearinghouse websites.
• Work hours other than 8-5 may be required.
• Performs related work as assigned.