25-09 - Flood Data Manager (Manager IV)

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. 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.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

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) 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 our employee 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. 

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

Job Description Summary

The Flood Planning Division at Looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the exciting opportunity to manage the flood planning data department. 

Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Data Department in the Flood Planning Division within the Office of Planning. Work involves establishing goals and objectives, guidelines, and procedures. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Oversees the development and analysis of the summary of regional and state flood planning data sets and their associated computer applications. Leads the development, implementation and monitoring of specialized projects pertaining to regional and state flood planning, flood protection planning grant and flood management evaluation datasets. Plans, assigns, and oversees the work of the Flood Data Department. Trains staff. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Flood Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides effective leadership and management of the Flood Data Department.
• Manages all project activities within the Flood Data Department, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Monitors and reports Flood Data Department work activities.
• Develops and reviews procedures for implementation, administration, and evaluation of short-range and long- range plans of the Flood Data Department and measures progress.
• Evaluates Flood Data Department performance and recommends and leads improvements. 
• Supports Flood Data Department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
• Plans and assigns work of Flood Data Department staff and provides oversight of quality control reviews of the departments assigned tasks and work outputs.
• Authorizes Flood Data Department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
• Assigns job duties, 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.
• Oversees the development, documentation, and maintenance of regional and state flood planning data sets and their associated computer applications.
• Reviews and evaluates regional flood planning data for contractual compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of the State Flood Plan, including, for example, processing, analyzing, and undertaking quality control measures of the state flood planning data used in development of the plan.
• Manages and provides oversight to the management of all flood planning division dataset including space management and ensuring other agency compliance.
• Processes and summarizes regional and state flood planning data in response to data requests from the legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders, or internal agency staff.
• Processes and summarizes flood planning division data in response to data requests from the legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders, or internal agency staff.
• Manages and/ oversees management of projects relevant to State Flood Plan Viewer
• Manages and/ oversees management other Flood Planning Data Projects and Applications
• Prepares and monitors performance measures for the Flood Data Department. Evaluates Flood Data Department performance and recommends and leads improvements.
• Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the Flood Data Department to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads and participates in technical development and training meetings with internal staff and external customers.
• Oversees and evaluates research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, and departmental policies related to flood planning data.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of complex data reports and other technical documents.
• Coordinates closely with other agency areas including TX GIO, 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 an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Seven years of work experience in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible professional work managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
• Previous experience with geographic information system (Arc/GIS) and spatial analysis.
• 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 coursework in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• More than five years of work experience with relational databases, including geodatabases, querying tools, import and exporting, and report development.
• Experience in project management and program management.
• Experience using the ESRI suite of GIS software.
• Working knowledge of Model Builder.
• Experience using Python and related scripting.
• Previous experience working with large amount of data including data analyses, querying data using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or others, data organization storage and visualization.
• Previous experience with flood planning data management in Texas.
• GISP, CFM or other relevant certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Data Department and Flood Planning Division. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of data management, relational database management systems.
• Knowledge of flood planning in Texas.
• Knowledge of program management processes and techniques.
• 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 with data entry and administration of the online state water planning database.
• Skills in querying data using SQL Server, or by using SQL.
• Skills in building data related reports using software such as Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports or Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Skills in preparing reports.
• Skills in providing good customer service, both internally and externally.
• Skills in working with GIS.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct searches and evaluations of large amounts of data in a timely fashion.
• 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 complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persist until tasks are completed.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, coworkers, 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Seven years of work experience in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible professional work managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
• Previous experience with geographic information system (Arc/GIS) and spatial analysis.
• 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 coursework in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• More than five years of work experience with relational databases, including geodatabases, querying tools, import and exporting, and report development.
• Experience in project management and program management.
• Experience using the ESRI suite of GIS software.
• Working knowledge of Model Builder.
• Experience using Python and related scripting.
• Previous experience working with large amount of data including data analyses, querying data using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or others, data organization storage and visualization.
• Previous experience with flood planning data management in Texas.
• GISP, CFM or other relevant certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Data Department and Flood Planning Division. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of data management, relational database management systems.
• Knowledge of flood planning in Texas.
• Knowledge of program management processes and techniques.
• 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 with data entry and administration of the online state water planning database.
• Skills in querying data using SQL Server, or by using SQL.
• Skills in building data related reports using software such as Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports or Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Skills in preparing reports.
• Skills in providing good customer service, both internally and externally.
• Skills in working with GIS.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct searches and evaluations of large amounts of data in a timely fashion.
• 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 complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persist until tasks are completed.
• 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 internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, coworkers, 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 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.

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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page 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