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About the Role

The Flood Protection Planning Grant department is seeking motivated individuals to manage complex Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Category 1 (CAT 1), Flood Management Evaluations (FME), and similar flood planning projects. This role involves technical analysis and engineering evaluation of watershed studies, managing grant contracts, schedules, and budgets for flood control planning projects funded by the TWDB.

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 with TWDB rules.
Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs to identify potential issues.
Serves as project manager, monitoring project requirements and approving payment requests.
Conducts on-site observations to monitor the progress of construction for TWDB-funded projects.
Assists owners with problem resolution and ensures work is completed according to approved contract documents.
Manages various aspects of projects, recommends actions to reduce delays, and documents project files.
Provides information and assistance to TWDB staff and clients.
Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and applies them to projects.
Identifies and participates in agency and external job-related trainings.
Provides support to additional flood planning teams as assigned.
Assists leadership in identifying process improvements and areas for streamlining within the department.
Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training.
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 timely disposed of.
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 require 1-4 years of relevant work experience.
Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State require 1-4 years of relevant work experience.
Candidates with a Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification require 2-6 years of relevant work experience.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in another U.S. state with the willingness and 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 coursework 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, including scopes of work, budgets, and negotiating amendments (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).
Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting (preferred).
Certified Flood Plain Manager (preferred).
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to flood planning, floodplain management, and flood risk reduction.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
Knowledge of project engineering development.
Knowledge of the design process.
Skills in using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access).
Skills in using the internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
Skills in comprehending technical material.
Skills in implementation planning.
Skills in using logic to assess options.
Skills in identifying complex problems and developing solutions.
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 and identify potential problems.
Ability to perform effectively when changes occur in work scope and environment.
Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
Ability to complete assigned work neatly and with infrequent errors.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate assistance to stakeholders.
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 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 of flood risk
Planning, design, and construction of flood risk reduction projects
Project/contract management
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software
Technical comprehension
Implementation planning
Problem identification and solution development
Communication (verbal and written)
Teamwork
Time management
Decision making
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Policy interpretation
Stakeholder assistance
Public speaking
Training others

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Hybrid
Full-time

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

Engineer II or Project Manager III: $89,400.00/year - $91,200.00/year
Engineer III or Project Manager III-S: $91,212.00/year - $96,000.00/year
Engineer IV or Project Manager IV: $96,012.00/year - $100,800.00/year
Engineer V: $100,812.00/year - $103,320.00/year
Project Manager II: $73,200.00/year - $76,800.00/year
Project Manager III: $76,812.00/year - $84,000.00/year
Project Manager IV: $84,012.00/year - $90,012.00/year

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending accounts
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 the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.