Assistant Rural Carrier Jobs in Hutto, TX (NOW HIRING)

Agency Information
The Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Services Division supports TDA programs by performing financial duties in the areas of accounting, budget, purchasing, and contracting. The Grants Office oversees numerous state and federal grant programs, including but not limited to: Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Program, Rural Nursing Stipends, Agriculture Grants, State Trade Expansion Program, Marketing Enhancement Grant Assistance, Home Delivered Meals Grant, Urban Schools Agricultural Grant, Boll Weevil Eradication, Surplus Agricultural Grant, Specialty Crop Block Grant, and the State of Texas Agricultural Relief program.
Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work. The agency's core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:008:00 a.m. and 5:006:00 p.m.
Location: This position will report to one of the following TDA locations : Austin (HQ).
Job Description
Review records, reports, financial statements, and management practices for assigned grants to ensure compliance
with state statutes and internal regulations, legal interpretations and departmental decisions.
Prepare correspondence to inform Grant Recipients of findings/concerns based on program compliance monitoring
results and provide recommendations for corrective action. Provide technical assistance to Grant Recipients and/or
their consultants to resolve findings/concerns.
Serve as liaison between the Grant Recipient and TDA. Provide technical assistance to rural communities in
implementing effective grant projects through direct communication with the Grant Recipient and/or its consultant.
Serve as subject matter expert with one or more specialized compliance areas, such as federal labor standards,
competitive procurement, or environmental review, as assigned.
Assist in updating the TxCDBG Project Implementation Manual, standard operating procedures, and external or internal
training opportunities, as assigned.
Remain apprised of changes and updates to CDBG policies, rules and regulations. Conduct research as assigned to
contribute to the division's understanding of federal, state, and program requirements.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To be considered for the position, applicants must submit a State of Texas Application through CAPPS Careers or WIT experience listed on the application must state how each of the following qualifications are met:
Bachelor's degree (One year of work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college).
Two (2) years' work experience in the following (or closely related) fields: grant management, contract coordination, compliance monitoring, accounting, reimbursement, or audit work.
Substitution Clause: Auditor certification, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Internal Audit Practitioner Designation, or similar certification may substitute for required work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Agriculture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field.
Work experience with CDBG programs.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to grants and/or contract administration; business administration principles and practices; research and budgeting processes; of program planning and development; CDBG program and its policies, rules, or regulations; and CDBG programs application development.
Skill in grant preparation, development, evaluation, and monitoring; report writing; budget development and monitoring; public speaking and making presentations to groups; providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; and the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to interpret guidelines, policies, procedures, and regulations; to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity, and conformity with grant requirements; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; understand and interpret program policies and procedures; evaluate new legislation and procedures and be able to implement the policies; exercise sound judgment and discretion; and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
Working Conditions
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions: Requires working in a normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel, occasionally overnight (up to 15%).
Benefits
The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about onethird of total compensation. Benefits include:

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Paid Sick Leave

• Longevity Pay

• Dental

• Vision

• Dependent Optional Life Insurance

• Voluntary AD&D Insurance

• Dependent Health & Life Insurance

• Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Additional Information
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.
TDA participates in EVerify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
H1B Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
Background Checks
A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.
A valid governmentissued driver's license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver's license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day
Foreign Credentials
Upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:
Foreign Credential Services of America
1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 787572411
Phone: 5124598428
SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 7132668805
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842
Phone: 5125280908
How to Apply
Apply online via CAPPS Careers . Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in CAPPS Careers to be considered for the position.
Contact Information
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section , you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting "My Job Applications". Note: applicants who apply through Work In Texas, to be considered for the position, you must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in CAPPS Careers.
Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 5124637423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human ResourcesVeterans Liaison at 5124637423 for assistance.
Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/ , https://www.onetonline.org/ , or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance in translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at MOS Property Management and Procurement Codes.