Water Development Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

The TWDB's main responsibilities are threefold: collecting and disseminating water-related data; assisting with regional water supply and flood planning that contributes to preparing the state water plan and state flood plan; and administering cost-effective financial programs for constructing water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.

Job Description

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 in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Explore-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 requirements**

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

Salary Ranges:

• Planner II: $5,165.00 - $5,521.00***
• Planner III: $5,522.00 - $5,733.96***

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) planning work for the Regional Water Planning Department. Work involves supporting, coordinating and managing planning grant contracts for development of regional water plans. Serves as a liaison (non-voting member) on regional water planning groups. Provides unbiased technical and administrative assistance to regional water planning groups including assisting the groups in understanding and navigating the regional water planning framework, rules, and guidance.  Reviews regional water plan drafts, creates presentations, and informs and educates stakeholders. Supports regional water project development teams and evaluates projects as part of the agency funding application process. Assists in developing the state water plan. May train others. Works under moderate to limited supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Regional Water Planning Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a liaison (non-voting member) and provides direct technical and administrative assistance to three regional water planning groups to facilitate the timely completion of their regional water plans and studies.
• Attends and represents the TWDB at all regular regional water planning group meetings and public hearings for assigned regions.
• Tracks the progress of and provides proactive assistance to the regional water planning groups in the form of information sharing, training, and explanation and guidance of regional water planning requirements (including statute, agency rule, and contractual requirements).
• Manages research and planning contracts for regional water planning and related studies to ensure contractors stay on track and ensure work products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates planning deliverables for contractual, rule, and statutory compliance and approval.
• Performs other routine contract management duties such as reviewing and approving payment requests and ensuring timely processing of contract amendments, budget memorandums, or subcontracts. 
• Collects, organizes, and analyzes data required in the development of plans or programs.
• Prepares and evaluates reports and makes presentations.
• Participates in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings. 
• Supports and participates as a member of one or more multi-disciplinary Regional Water Project Development teams through promoting financial assistance programs at stakeholder meetings. 
• Reviews applications for funding water-related infrastructure projects.
• Assists in providing quality control review of SWIFT project prioritization information.
• Maintains contact and membership data for assigned regions.
• Ensures information for assigned regions is accurate and up to date on the TWDB website.
• Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing Board and policy items as well as the state water plan.
• Identifies, defines, and researches issues of strategic importance.
• Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including the establishment of employee goals and identification of job-related training opportunities as discussed with Supervisor.
• Manages the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust.
• 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. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Geography, Regional Planning, Public Administration or a related field. 
• Professional Experience:  
  • Planner II: Two years of relevant work experience in planning-related work, civil engineering, hydrology, geology, geography, or public administration.
  • Planner III: Five years of relevant work experience in planning-related work, civil engineering, hydrology, geology, geography, or public administration. 
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in City or Regional Planning, Civil Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Geography, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in water-related technical work or water planning.  
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to water planning and the Regional Water Planning Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of hydrology, geology, and water planning principles relevant to Texas. 
• Knowledge of Texas water laws and institutions and the process for regional and state water planning. 
• 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 writing and preparing reports. 
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to evaluate planning material. 
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data. 
• Ability to complete multi-disciplinary planning projects involving diverse groups and stakeholders.
• 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 interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to all stakeholders both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• 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.

Additional Information

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Explore-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, Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone: (512) 475-2142

Email: HR(AT)twdb.texas.gov