25-61: Sr. State Flood Planner (Planner V)

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) 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. 

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

All applicants for 25-51: Sr. State Flood Planner (Planner V) will automatically be considered for this posting. There is no need to reapply. 

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team to support the development and delivery of Texas’s first and subsequent state flood plans.

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) planning and research work. Work involves state flood plan project management, quality control and writing. Assists the director with development and oversight of flood management evaluation, flood mitigation projects, and flood management strategy rankings for the state flood plan. Reviews, procure services, and manages contracts to support state flood planning and regional flood planning process as needed. Works closely with other flood planning division teams and coordinates across the agency as needed to develop the state flood plan. Develops flood planning administrative rules, technical guidance, and contract materials for plan development. Provides technical and administrative assistance to regional flood planning groups. Assists groups in understanding and navigating the state flood planning framework, rules, and guidance. Reviews the draft flood plans, informs, and educates stakeholders Conducts educational presentations. May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with, extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Flood Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs state flood plan project management, quality control and writing including developing detailed task schedules, developing and enforcing templates, tracking and reporting on overall as well as individual task progress and document development.
• Compiles and checking documents and related content, track and ensures timely document/plan reviews across agency, and coordinates with agency communications office.
• Assists the assistant director and oversees the ranking process for flood management evaluation, flood mitigation project, and flood management strategies for state flood planning.
• Performs procurement of services and manages contracts to support state and regional flood planning efforts.
• Manages research and planning contracts for regional flood planning and related studies to assure products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements.
• Reviews team’s work outputs and provides oversight of quality control reviews of state flood plan; communications, and information dissemination.
• Compiles, reviews, analyzes, and evaluates flood planning data.
• Prepares reports and responds to inquiries.
• Recommends appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Serves as project manager.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, and requirements.
• Reviews eligibility and approving payment requests.
• Performs other routine contract management duties such as reviewing and approving payment requests and ensuring timely processing of contract amendments, budget memorandums, or subcontracts.
• Assist with the development of internal policy and program development materials as needed.
• Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing TWDB and policy items as well as the state flood plan and other program materials.
• Prepares and evaluates information and reports and makes presentations.
• Participates in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.
• Reviews and evaluates planning deliverables for contractual, rule, and statutory compliance and approval.
• Assists in providing quality control review of flood project prioritization information.
• May serve as the liaison (non-voting member) and provides direct technical and administrative assistance to multiple regional flood planning groups to facilitate the timely completion of their regional flood plans and studies, if 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 City or Regional Planning, Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Economics, Geography, Business or Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five years of experience in planning-related work, engineering, hydrology, geology, or public administration.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted 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, Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Geography or Public Administration, or related areas.
• Three years of professional experience in flood-related planning, mitigation, response or recovery, land-use planning, flood modeling and mapping, or closely related planning work.
• Proficient working with large datasets using Excel and GIS.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.
• Floodplain Manager Certification from the Texas Floodplain Managers Association.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• 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 hydrology, hydraulics, engineering, and planning principles relevant to Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas water laws and institutions and the process for regional and state flood 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 and presentations.
• Ability to work in self-directed, proactive environment.
• Ability to confidently speak in public settings, including with media present.
• 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 internal and external 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.

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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