This Special Projects position will act as the program coordinator for TCTX Thrive, Travis County’s small business relief program and is funded by grant funds through December 31, 2024.

This position works as part of a small team focused on economic development, strategic planning and facilities planning. It is a professional position in Travis County's Economic Development and Strategic Investments Division of the Planning and Budget Office. This division provides an array of professional services to the County to promote informed decision-making, providing project management and support for county economic development, real estate portfolio management, site redevelopment, and capital planning and investments. The goals of the division are to promote the efficient use of public resources and create long-term value to Travis County through collaboration and innovation.

The position will support the TCTX Thrive Grant Administrator, assisting with the grant review process, program invoicing, and the appeals process. The position will assist in coordinating the grants process, including grant seeking, writing, reporting, program planning, research, and needs assessments. Serves on committees, develops resources and serves as a contact between divisions and departments involved in grant processing. Coordinates services and participates in the development of policies and procedures. May assist in the development of short- and long-term plans.

This position is eligible for telework, with in-office work as necessary.
Hybrid workplace plans are available, if requested, with a physical workspace from a central office location as assigned (700 Lavaca). MUST LIVE IN or NEAR AUSTIN TX AREA.

• Assists in coordinating federal grant through written proposals and reports, budget control, reporting and formal/informal correspondence.
• Assists in coordinating programs, monitoring program issues, and program planning and strategies.
• Collaborates with government agencies, private sector organizations, and citizens.
• Works to support program goals and accomplishes program directives. Solicits and schedules presentations and meetings.
• Supports the research and development for potential funding sources. Serves as a contact for the division for grant proposals and contracts.
• Assists in moving grant proposals through County processes, including agenda requests, approval, award, acceptance and submission.
• Facilitates development and implementation of grant activities, including reporting and audit requirements and compliance regulations. Ensures timely reporting on program performance.
• Assists in developing new processes and enhancing existing efforts to achieve divisional goals. Analyzes, evaluates and presents data. Maintains databases and prepares written reports.
• Attends task force and committee meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Technical Writing, Program/Project Management, Social Sciences, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a directly related field AND one (1) year to three (3) years experience in reviewing and analyzing financial, accounting records and grants experience, or communications work experience, or social work/casework experience;

OR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
None required.

Preferred:
Fluent in Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Grant guidelines, procedures funding agencies.
• Community resources.
• Grants and contracts administration of principles and practices.
• Public administration.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Administrative analysis and statistical techniques.
• General aptitude in mathematics or accounting.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and variety of software packages, including Internet access.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

• Public speaking.
• Analytical research.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Coordinating the development and preparation of presentations.
• Resolving contract standards and compliance issues.
• Both verbal and written communication.
• Active listening.

• Speak and write effectively.
• Research, plan and coordinate grant related activities.
• Initiate and develop methods and procedures.
• Plan, organize and direct activities.
• Gather, analyze and evaluate facts.
• Write policies and procedures.
• Conduct research on a variety of topics.
• Facilitate group meetings.
• Prepare clear, concise reports, which reach reasonable conclusions.
• Develop, analyze and interpret policies and procedures.
• Manage time well, perform and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Meet deadlines and produce projects in a timely manner while working on several projects at once.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participating parties of the project, clients, community agencies, departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, governing boards, other County employees and officials, and the general public.

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to standing, walking, carrying, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Department: Planning & Budget Office

Location: 700 Lavaca St., Austin, TX 78701.

Work Hours: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

This position is eligible for telework, with in-office work as necessary.

Criminal Background Verifications Required