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Grant Specialist III, Experienced
Job Description
Job Title: Grant Specialist III
Location: Remote, but must live in the Austin or surrounding areas
Employment Type: Full time, 40 hours a week
Schedule: 8am - 5pm
A Grant Specialist typically handles responsibilities related to the management, oversight, and administration of state and federal grant programs that support environmental quality, public health, and regulatory compliance. Below are the core duties and qualifications you can expect:
Key Duties / Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate, and administer grant applications to determine subrecipient eligibility and compliance with program criteria.
- Coordinate and oversee grant-related activities such as application solicitations, tracking, technical assistance, workshops, and public outreach.
- Ensure grantee compliance by reviewing and analyzing required reports, verifying data, reconciling grant records, and enforcing grant conditions.
- Enter and maintain grant-related data in TCEQ databases, reconcile with contracts and application files, and produce status reports.
- Assist and guide applicants through program requirements, application processes, and policy interpretation.
- Work with program managers and division leadership to set priorities, deadlines, and budgets for grant programs (for example, the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) grants).
Required / Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field (e.g. environmental science, public administration, finance) plus experience in grant management or technical programs.
- Expertise in interpreting technical or regulatory information and relaying it to stakeholders in accessible language.
- Strong analytical skills: the ability to evaluate financial data, spot trends, reconcile records, and summarize information.
- Proficiency in data entry, database systems, and consistency in maintaining accurate records.
- Good communication and public engagement skills for conducting workshops, assisting applicants, and coordinating with external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate complex tasks across teams.
Diversity Commitment:
At GSG Talent Solutions, we proudly collaborate with governmental bodies to foster inclusive workplaces. As part of our commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, we prioritize the employment of individuals with disabilities and other qualifying medical conditions. We firmly believe that diversity not only enriches our workforce but also enhances our ability to provide exceptional services to our clients. We encourage applicants to disclose any disabilities or medical conditions they may have, as we are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to ensure everyone can contribute their unique skills and talents to our team. Your disclosure will be met with respect, confidentiality, and a genuine commitment to fostering an environment where every individual can thrive and succeed. Join us in our mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs and has the opportunity to excel.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
Meet Your Recruiter
Jennifer Cortinas
Recruiter
Jennifer Cortinas is a professional recruiter for GSG Talent Solutions, with many years of professional experience. Starting in 2021, Jennifer’s expertise is working with people with disabilities with the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. With extensive experience as a Job Placement Specialist, Job Skills Trainer and Director of her own company, Jennifer’s passion is helping people to find meaningful, purposeful work, and she could not ask for a more rewarding position and profession. Business attitudes are shifting toward social impact and inclusivity, and Jennifer is right there championing the many talents of people with disabilities and how they can add real value to not only the workforce, but the economy as a whole– part of a new vision for the future of work. She looks forward to continuing to bring employer partners and talented, qualified candidates together to create meaningful, purposeful work for our clients and give hope to those who might not have it. “The only disability in life, is a bad attitude.”