TWDB - 26-19: Outlays Reviewer Specialist (Program Specialist I-II)

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.  Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.   The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.  Must meet agency in-office requirementsSalary commensurate with experience and qualificationsSalary Ranges:Program Specialist I: $3,581.33/month - $4,123.00/monthProgram Specialist II: $4,124.00/month - $4,666.67/month General DescriptionPerforms routine (journey-level) to moderately complex (journey-level) consultative and technical assistance services. Work involves review and analysis of financial data for the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Disbursement Review Team. Reviews and approves funding releases. Provides customer service and technical assistance to internal staff regarding outlay review and processing for TWDB financial assistance programs, including the Drinking and Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs. Reviews invoices, analyzes, and approve outlays required in support of disbursement requests for federal programs.  Collaborates closely with the Outlays and Escrows Department within the Program Administration and Reporting (PAR) Division, as well as with team managers and engineering staff in Regional Water Project Development (RWPD), to support the ongoing success of projects. Ensures timely review and approval of disbursement requests (outlays) in accordance with established procedures and programmatic requirements.  Responsible for ensuring that all documents are maintained with exemplary organization and quality and are accurately prepared for review and payment processing/release in a timely manner. May train others. Works under moderate to general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Disbursement Review Department.Essential Job FunctionsAnalyzes and approves disbursement requests in the form of outlay reports submitted to the TWDB in accordance with approved procedures and programmatic requirements.Ensures that all documents are accurate and maintained with exemplary organization and quality and are accurate for review and payment processing and/or release.Reviews budgets, invoices, and incoming outlays.Coordinates closely with RWPD engineering staff on project status and project budgets issues.Coordinates closely with PAR on outlay processing.Processes information by auditing and verifying financial data.Must be detailed oriented.May train others.Assists in preparation of reports.Maintains confidential and sensitive information.Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.Performs other duties as assigned.