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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.
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*Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected.*
**Must Meet agency in-office requirement**
***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The ideal FPPG Manager candidate will have knowledge and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, and the design and construction of flood risk reduction projects. They should be highly skilled in ensuring that grants are utilized appropriately to identify flood risk and to plan effective flood risk reduction studies. The candidate must also ensure that work performed by contractors meets program requirements and fulfills the purpose of the funding. Additionally, they should have experience in developing and managing contracts and overseeing contractor performance.
Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Flood Protection Planning Grant (FPPG) Department in the Flood Planning (FP) Division of the Office of Planning (OoP). Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; creating schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; and coordinating and evaluating the FPPG Department. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitoring budget expenditures. Reviews, manages, and coordinates all Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Flood Management Evaluation (FME) studies for the agency, with significant customer interaction. The position coordinates, guides, tracks, reviews, and oversees management of all FIF FME projects for agency review and Board approval. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Assistant Deputy Executive Administrator (ADEA) of the Office of Planning.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages the Flood Protection Planning Grant (FPPG) Department, including assembling and managing a team for coordinating all FIF Category 1 (CAT 1) and Flood Management Evaluation (FME) grant applications.
- Provides effective leadership and management of the FPPG Department.
- Performs overall management and coordination of CAT 1 and FME application reviews and tracking, contract development, and contract management.
- Ensures TWDB’s projects database (TxWise) is kept updated for all FIF CAT 1 and FME projects.
- Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of CAT 1 and FME applications.
- Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the funding program.
- Remains informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
- Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of proposed projects/applications.
- Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
- Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering-related documents; determines deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
- Monitors project schedules, budgets, invoice costs, and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.
- Serves as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests.
- May conduct on-site observations to monitor the progress of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.
- Assists owners with problem resolution and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract documents.
- Manages various aspects of projects, recommends courses of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.
- Proactively generates and manages communications with FIF CAT 1 and FME project applicants.
- Manages activities and provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support, and supervision of agency staff in the FPPG Department.
- Monitors and reports department work activities.
- 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.
- Evaluates department performance and recommends and leads improvements.
- Develops schedules and tracking materials to ensure that requirements are met and deliverables meet deadlines.
- Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities; develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures as needed.
- Provides support for legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.
- Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including establishing employee goals and identifying job-related training opportunities.
- Oversees development of section staff, including setting section and department goals and approving employee job-related training.
- Manages all project activities within the FPPG Department, providing technical direction and guidance.
- Supports department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
- Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders.
- Manages the performance of direct reports, including timely completion of performance appraisals and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
- 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 accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Water Resources/Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Seven years of relevant professional experience in flood risk reduction projects, flood-related planning, mitigation, response, or recovery; water resources planning; and/or flood modeling and mapping; or other closely-related work.
- Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas
- OR licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state AND ability to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire
- OR certified as an Engineer in Training in the State of Texas.
- Relevant education can be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
- Four years of progressively responsible professional relevant work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
- Experience developing and managing contracts.
- Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk.
- Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk.
- Experience in planning, prioritization, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects including riverine flood control, local flood control and costal flood control projects.
- Experienced overseeing the proper utilization of flood control planning grants.
- Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting.
- Certified Flood Plain Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Planning Division.
- 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 preparing reports.
- Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
- Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
- Ability to identify work-related process, data, or oversight gaps and implement solutions to address them.
- Ability to understand, write, and present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Ability to quickly become conversant in flood-related federal, state, and local laws and agencies, as well as associated flood programs, funding programs, policies, and regulations.
- Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate assistance, and communicate clearly and concisely with internal and external stakeholders, including agency staff, political entities, and the public, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, and others.
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and schedule work to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines.
- 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 regarding 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 or work environment.
- Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on time with little or no supervision.
- Ability to improve work habits and output.
- Ability to complete assigned work neatly, accurately, and on time with infrequent errors.
- Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persist until tasks are completed.
- Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain progress on assignments.
- Ability to stand, sit, and move as needed to perform activities such as retrieving/replacing files in a large file system and lifting boxes up to 30 lbs.
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% 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.
