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About the Role

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a senior-level professional to administer the daily operations and activities of the Application Development Team. This role involves establishing goals, developing guidelines and procedures, coordinating team activities, and managing budgets. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and flexible work alternatives to promote work/life balance.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage project activities within the team, providing technical direction and guidance.
Ensure system development processes and procedures are developed and followed.
Ensure all Information Technology division rules and requirements are followed.
Interact with customers at various levels and establish exceptional customer service.
Evaluate emerging software technologies and determine software selection.
Ensure projects, applications, and resources align with agency business goals.
Ensure agency compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
Provide effective leadership and management of the Development Team.
Manage all project activities within the Development Team.
Monitor and report Development Team work activities.
Authorize department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
Assign job duties, conduct performance evaluations, and clarify roles and responsibilities.
Evaluate Development Team performance and recommend improvements.
Support Development Team administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
Ensure the provision of quality customer service from the Development Team.
Manage the performance of direct reports, including timely completion of performance appraisals and disciplinary actions.
Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Ensure individual and team files are appropriately maintained and disposed of according to agency procedures.
Maintain required certifications and licenses and meet continuing education needs.
Operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Seven years of relevant experience managing software development teams.
Five years of progressive experience as a software developer using .NET Framework or Open-source technologies.
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.
Experience in Information Technology with a State of Texas agency.
Experience developing, deploying and supporting modern applications in AWS or Azure Cloud environment.
Experience with CI/CD practices, automated testing, observability, and operational readiness for production software systems.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and ESRI software.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or Scrum Master (CSM).
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Application Development Team.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Knowledge of project management methodologies.
Knowledge of Azure DevOps or GitHub.
Knowledge of relational databases.
Knowledge of current versions of Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL.
Knowledge of current versions of Microsoft Windows Server or Linux.
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 providing excellent customer service.
Skills in leading meetings and facilitating collaboration with others.
Skills in decision making and problem solving.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
Ability to develop and lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve established objectives.
Ability to initiate/manage multiple projects or assignments in a deadline-oriented environment.
Ability to plan and oversee projects so that they are completed on time, within budget and meet customer requirements.
Ability to interact and communicate technical information effectively with a wide variety of customers and other stakeholders.
Ability to lead the design, development, including coding, and maintenance of Internet and Intranet web pages and applications.
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 in order with infrequent errors.
Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persists until tasks are completed.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to agency staff, as well as to employees of other political entities and the public both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, 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 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.

Skills

.NET Framework
Open-source technologies
AWS Cloud environment
Azure Cloud environment
CI/CD practices
Automated testing
Observability
Operational readiness for production software systems
Geographic Information Systems
ESRI software
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Scrum Master (CSM)
Local, state, and federal laws and regulations
Public administration and management principles
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Project management methodologies
Azure DevOps
GitHub
Relational databases
Microsoft SQL Server
PostgreSQL
Microsoft Windows Server
Linux
Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Access)
Internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software
Customer service
Leading meetings
Facilitating collaboration
Decision making
Problem solving
Maintaining security or integrity of critical infrastructure
Developing and leading multi-disciplinary teams
Managing multiple projects or assignments
Planning and overseeing projects
Communicating technical information
Designing, developing, and maintaining Internet and Intranet web pages and applications
Adhering to work schedules
Making mature, objective decisions
Performing effectively during change
Performing routine and non-routine work assignments
Completing assigned work accurately and on-time
Completing tasks and projects in a timely manner
Interpreting policies, procedures, and regulations
Providing prompt, courteous and accurate assistance
Clear and concise communication (verbal and written)
Working in a team environment
Cooperating with supervisors and co-workers
Managing multiple tasks
Scheduling work
Standing/sitting/moving to perform activities
Operating a vehicle for state business
Working shifts that may exceed 8 hours
Training others
Assigning and/or supervising the work of others

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

In-office requirements

Experience Level

Senior-level
Seven years of relevant experience managing software development teams
Five years of progressive experience as a software developer

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

USD 5797.67 - USD 8725.00 - 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's main responsibilities are threefold: collecting and disseminating water-related data; assisting with regional water supply and flood planning; and administering cost-effective financial programs for constructing water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.
Texas Water Development Board's Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

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.