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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 managing grant contracts, schedules, budgets, and ensuring compliance with TWDB rules and regulations for flood control planning 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, budgets, and amendments.
• 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 to identify potential issues.
• 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 approved contracts.
• Manages project aspects, 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 job-related trainings.
• Provides support to additional flood planning teams as assigned.
• Assists leadership in identifying process improvements and streamlining areas within the department.
• Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and 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 disposed of according to retention 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 require one to four years of relevant work experience.
• Candidates with Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in another U.S. State require one to four years of relevant work experience.
• Candidates with a Texas Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification require two to six 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 and 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 ensuring flood control planning grants are utilized appropriately and contractor work meets program requirements (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 public administration principles and practices.
• 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 during changes 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 accurately and on time.
• 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 Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle for state business 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
• Logical assessment of options
• Problem identification and solution development
• Deductive, inductive, and mathematical reasoning
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• Decision making
• Adaptability to change
• Accurate and timely work completion
• Policy, procedure, and regulation interpretation
• Stakeholder assistance
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Multitasking
• Public speaking
• Training others

Location

• Austin, Texas

Work Type

• Onsite (Must meet agency in-office requirements)

Experience Level

• Journey-level
• Senior-level
• One year of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Two years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field (E.I.T)
• Four years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field (E.I.T)
• Six years of relevant work experience in Civil Engineering or a related field (E.I.T)
• Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff (Preferred)
• Three years in project/contract management monitoring (Preferred)

Education Level

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

Salary/Compensations

• $74,500.00 - $86,100.00 annually (based on $6100.00 - $8610.00 monthly)

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.
• The TWDB collects and disseminates water-related data, assists with regional water supply and flood planning, and administers financial programs for water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.

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.