Salary ranges reflect the 9/1 legislative increase for state employees as of September 1.

****Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected.****

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

WORKING AT THE TWDB

See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work!

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours 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.

Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer, 8U000 Unit Deployment Manager, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Job Description Summary

The Flood Planning Division is looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the exciting opportunity to manage the statewide regional flood planning program in Texas. The Regional Flood Planning Manager performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB), high-profile Regional Flood Planning (RFP) Department within the Flood Planning Division in the Office of Planning (OOP). Work involves administration and oversight of the agency Statewide Regional Flood Planning Program with significant outreach and stakeholder involvement. Coordinates and guides the development of the regional flood plans for agency review, and Board approval. Provides highly proactive management involving administration of the Regional Flood Planning Program and associated grant contracts. Tracks information and data meticulously. Establishes goals and objectives, develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates Department activities, develops and evaluates budget requests, and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Flood Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the agency Regional Flood Planning (RFP) Program.
• Provides technical and administrative assistance to guide and support regional flood planning groups and various stakeholder activities in developing regional flood plans.
• Proactively generates and manages a significant amount of communications with regional flood planning groups and other stakeholders.
• Develops and oversees multiple regional flood planning grant contracts and directly manages research and planning contracts related to flood planning to assure that products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements.
• Manages the RFP Department's activities.
• Provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support and supervision of agency staff in the RFP Department.
• Provides effective leadership and management of the RFP Department.
• Monitors and reports department work activities.
• Develops, monitors and adheres to schedules for the RFP Department.
• Develops schedules and tracking materials to ensure that various requirements are met, and process deliverables will meet deadlines.
• Authorizes department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
• Assigns job duties and tasks, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.
• Manages the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
• Evaluates department performance and recommends and leads improvements.
• Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities.
• Develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures.
• Identifies stakeholder needs and monitors regional planning process to ensure that the RFP Department meets deadlines and statutory requirements in the development of their regional flood plans.
• Oversees the development of program guidelines, procedures, policies, and rules.
• Provides oversight of quality control reviews of regional flood plans, communications and information dissemination, funding application process, internal policy development, and program development within established deadlines.
• Assists in developing agency flood planning guidance, rules, and other documents.
• Supports and assists the development of the state flood plan, as needed and directed by the Director of Flood Planning.
• Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing the State Flood Plan.
• Participates in development of the state flood planning database.
• Provides support for legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.
• Represents the Regional Flood Planning program at meetings with other agencies (state and federal), with legislative staff, or at conferences and panels.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Planning, Hydrology, Economics, Geography, Public Policy or Public Administration, or related field.
• Seven years of relevant professional experience in flood-related planning, mitigation, response or recovery, land-use planning, water resources planning, infrastructure planning, and/or flood modelling and mapping or other closely-related work.
• Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
• Professional experience in contract management.
• Professional experience in public stakeholder processes
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in Civil/Environmental Engineering, Planning, Hydrology, Economics, Geography, Public Policy or Public Administration, or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
• Three years of experience developing and managing contracts.
• Three years of professional experience in public stakeholder processes.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the State of Texas OR the ability to obtain Texas PE license within six months of hiring.
• Floodplain Management Certification.
• Experience writing and producing technical reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Regional Food Planning (RFP) Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of flood risk reduction projects, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, concepts and the principles related to flood planning and flood mitigation.
• Knowledge of flood modeling and mapping processes and GIS mapping in general.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in providing good customer service, both internally and externally.
• Skills in preparing reports.
• Ability to identify work-related process, data, or oversight gaps and to generate and implement solutions to address them.
• Ability to understand, write, and present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to be conversant in flood-related federal, state and local laws and agencies, as well as associated flood programs, flood funding programs, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to effectively coordinate the development and distribution of technical guidance and information to agency staff, consultants, regional flood planning groups, state and federal agencies and other stakeholders regarding flood planning.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to agency staff, as well as to other political entities and the public both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, and others.
• Ability to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to successfully develop, deploy, and oversee contracts.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to devise solutions to problems.
• Ability to identify and mitigate program and agency risks.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and with infrequent errors.
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persists until tasks are completed.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, and others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

Remarks

• A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
• Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS

• Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• 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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE

• Males born on or after January 1, 1960, will be required to present proof of Selective Service registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.

FINAL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded.

FOREIGN CREDENTIALS

• · An evaluation of your coursework must be uploaded if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, you will not receive credit for degree progress and completion.

SPONSORSHIP

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

STATE OF TEXAS APPLICATION

• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed State of Texas application unless indicated.

E-VERIFY

• TWDB participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee’s Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL

• Employment with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is on an at- will basis.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

• The TWDB is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact the Human Resources Division for assistance at (512) 475-2142. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 (TTY/TDD).

HEADQUARTER LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Texas Water Development Board
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
hr@twdb.texas.gov
Phone: (512) 475-2142