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CAPPS, Inc.

GLO - Program Specialist VI (TCOON Project Manager)

CAPPS, Inc., Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Job Description

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Program Specialist VI within the Coastal Resources Department of the agency.

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON) program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May serve as a lead worker providing direction to others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission:

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

- Supports the long-term TCOON partnership of State and Federal agencies by coordinating with project partners and developing or maintaining contract agreements that align with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules. Serves as a liaison for the Survey Division in support of the TCOON program.

- Plans, prioritizes, and performs of a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for TCOON including overseeing the delivery of services; provides high-level technical assistance for the TCOON program; and creates efficiencies where opportunities occur.

- Completes and monitors required administrative and performance reports, studies, and specialized projects; and recommends appropriate changes to programs. Will monitor use of station platforms through site reconnaissance to ensure adherence to right of access agreements and station management plans are in place.

- Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules; and takes corrective action(s) as needed and coordination with project partners for data management.

- Performs and/or oversees studies and analyses of operations and problems and the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations. To include State, Federal, NGO and local stakeholder coordination for long-term implementation.

- Coordinates the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Coordinates with Survey Division to complete yearly inspections of stations and construction oversight of new TCOON stations and response to future events.

-Assists management with developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals; and planning program activities in accordance with program objectives and goals

- Evaluates TCOON program supply needs, assists with the preparation of TCOON program budget requests and coordinates the procurement process.

- Evaluates potential projects, proposals and applications related to TCOON data, programmatic needs, and platform access.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications Needed:

- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Public Administration, or Business Administration.

- Must have six (6) years of experience in a related field.

- The position may require up to 25% travel (within the state of Texas.Due to the nature of this position, some work on weekends and evenings will be expected.

- If selected for an interview, a writing sample will be required as part of the interview process.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Has experience in public or government relations.

-Has demonstrated experience reviewing construction designs and/or construction plans.

- Has demonstrated experience or working knowledge on the implementation of data collection devices used to measure and monitor coastal hydrology.

- Has demonstrated experience conducting watershed-scale environmental data collection and analysis and can communicate related activities to diverse audiences.

Compensation and Benefits You Will Receive:

-The salary is $5,098.67 - $7,253.80/mo. Salary is dependent on your qualifications and experience, but it will not be less than the range minimum and will not exceed the range maximum.

- Free Parking

- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

- Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee's premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

- Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance

- Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year Annual leave increases with length of service.

- Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

Veterans Interested in GLO vacancies:

- Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets.

- Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:

-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com

or

in the CAPPS Career Section:https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045791.

- You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is

not necessary

to apply both through Work in Texas and CAPPS Career Section.

-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.