Regional Recovery Coordinator

Job Title

Regional Recovery Coordinator

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

R4 Recovery Team

Proposed Minimum Salary

$6,890.63 monthly

Job Location

Houston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is an emergency response entity and this status can affect working hours, travel and change in duties as needed.  Performs complex (journey-level) grant development, coordination, and administration work. Work involves preparing, maintaining, and reporting grants; coordinating and evaluating grant applications to determine appropriateness of grant or compliance with requirements and standards; and serving as a liaison between funding recipients and the state or federal government.   This position works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Unit Chief, Recovery and Mitigation.

*Salary is a fixed rate.

*This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in planning, organizing and coordinating programs that involve 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 the identification of appropriate measures to assist local officials and the most applicable state and federal assistance programs to fund those measures. May assist in the development of requirements for grant programs and in the creation of grant applications that may be awarded by the grantor agency.

• Interprets policies, rules, or regulations; provides guidance to staff and the community regarding grant administration, compliance, policies, and procedures; and resolves related issues and concerns.

• Serves as a liaison to government agencies, community organizations, and the general public to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements.

• Reviews action plans developed by local jurisdictions for compliance with Federal Emergency Management Agency procedures and guidelines.

• Ensures grantee’s and sub-recipients’ compliance with conditions of grants by monitoring and analyzing agreements, contracts, expenses, activities, and federal and state regulations.

• Reviews submitted grant applications and determines the applicant’s eligibility for award based on established criteria.

• Assists in preparing and processing applications for disaster projects in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Monitors compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for assigned program.

• Verifies the nature and amount of grant-related expenditures through examination of payroll records, contracts, timesheets, inventory asset accounts, account payables, and real estate records; ensures all expenditures are in compliance with the defined scope of work and state and federal guidelines.

• Maintains files and records and prepares reports related to grants issued and or received.

• Prepares grant closeout materials.

• Ability to travel (50%).

• Performs related work as assigned.

• Face-to-face and person-to-person interactions are required.

• Maintains a regular course of attendance during authorized work schedule and work extended hours when needed.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education –  Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.          

Experience – Two (2) years of related work experience performing any combination of grant management, emergency management,