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About the Role

The Flood Protection Planning Grant department is seeking motivated individuals to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. This position will manage complex Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Category 1 (CAT 1), Flood Management Evaluations (FME), and similar flood planning projects. The ideal candidate has knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects.

Responsibilities

Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements.
Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and oversees applicable reviews.
Develops and manages grant and professional services contracts, including scopes of work and budgets.
Develops engineering information for Board consideration of funding requests and makes recommendations on project feasibility.
Coordinates with federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering documents to ensure compliance.
Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs.
Serves as project manager, monitoring project requirements and approving payment requests.
Conducts on-site observations to monitor construction progress for compliance.
Assists owners with problem resolution and ensures work completion according to contract documents.
Manages project aspects, recommends actions to reduce delays, and documents significant actions.
Provides information and assistance to TWDB staff and clients.
Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, and policies and applies them to projects.
Identifies and participates in job-related trainings.
Provides support to additional flood planning teams as assigned.
Assists leadership in identifying process improvements and areas for streamlining.
Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines.
Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and performance improvement.
Conducts outreach efforts, including public speaking.
Maintains current information in TWDB’s projects database (TxWise).
May train and supervise the work of others.
May participate in reviewing Regional Flood Plans and developing the State Flood Plan.
Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
Ensures individual and team files are appropriately maintained and disposed of according to agency procedures.
Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets continuing education requirements.
May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License: Engineer II (1 year experience), Engineer III (2 years experience), Engineer IV (3 years experience), Engineer V (4 years experience).
Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State: Project Manager III (1 year experience), Project Manager III-S (2 years experience), Project Manager IV (3 years experience), Project Manager IV-S (4 years experience).
Candidates with a Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification: Project Manager II (2 years experience), Project Manager III (4 years experience), Project Manager IV (6 years experience).
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in another U.S. state with the ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of hire.
Certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of Texas and ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire.
Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, civil/environmental engineering, or related field (Preferred).
Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff (Preferred).
Three years in project/contract management monitoring, addressing scope/budget changes, and computer software use (Preferred).
Experience developing and managing professional services contracts (Preferred).
Knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk (Preferred).
Experience in planning, prioritization, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects (Preferred).
Experienced and skilled to ensure flood control planning grants are utilized appropriately (Preferred).
Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting (Preferred).
Certified Flood Plain Manager (Preferred).
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
Ability to plan, design, and manage engineering projects.
Ability to use deductive, inductive, and mathematical reasoning.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
Ability to adhere to work schedules and submit accurate timesheets.
Ability to make mature, objective decisions.
Ability to perform effectively when changes occur in scope and nature of work.
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/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.
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.
Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
Ability to operate a vehicle and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
Ability to train others.

Skills

Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Mapping
Planning
Design
Construction of flood risk reduction projects
Contract management
Budget management
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software
Comprehending technical material
Implementation planning
Logic assessment
Problem identification and solution development
Deductive reasoning
Inductive reasoning
Mathematical reasoning
Clear and concise verbal and written communication
Decision making
Adaptability to change
Accurate and timely work completion
Policy and regulation interpretation
Stakeholder assistance
Teamwork and cooperation
Multitasking
Public speaking
Training others

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Onsite

Experience Level

Journey-level
Senior-level
Managerial

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Graduate degree in planning, civil/environmental engineering, or related field (Preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$7,450.00/month - $8,610.00/month (for licensed P.E.)
$6,100.00/month - $7,501.00/month (for E.I.T.)

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible spending
Flexible work alternatives

About the Company

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.
The TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services.
The TWDB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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.