24-61- Water Resources Engineer (Project Manager III-IVs) or Engineer II-V)

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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) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee 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. 

*Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected.

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

• Engineer II or Project Manager III: $5,701/month – $6,000/month***
• Engineer III or Project Manager III-S: $6,001/month – $6,300/month***
• Engineer IV or Project Manager IV: $6,301/month – $7,000/month***
• Engineer V or Project Manager IV-S: $7,001.00/month – $8,200.80/month***

Job Description Summary

The Flood Protection Planning Grant Department of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking highly motivated individuals to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. Work involves performing moderately complex (journey-level) project management work, to advanced (senior-level) technical analysis and engineering evaluation of watershed study reports. Manages grant contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, and other required project and program documents for flood control planning projects funded by the TWDB. Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and oversees engineering reviews. Responsible for ensuring that TWDB financial assistance projects comply with Board rules. Makes recommendations on eligibility for funding and project approval and ensures that projects comply with engineering related program requirements.

Manages complex Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Category 1 (CAT 1) and similar flood planning projects. Represents TWDB at assigned meetings and engagements, serves as an information source for team members and other staff, and provides training for TWDB staff and applicants on TWDB engineering processes. Works under general to minimal supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Protection Planning Grant Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the funding program.
• Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and, as necessary, oversees applicable reviews conducted by other Project Reviewers.
• Develops and manages grant and professional services contracts.
• Assists in developing scopes of work and budgets, and negotiating contract amendments.
• Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
• Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents; determines relevant deficiencies, options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.
• Serves as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests.
• May conduct on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.
• Assists owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract document.
• Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.
• Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients.
• Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
• Identifies and participates in internal and external job-related trainings.
• Provides support for additional flood planning teams due to temporary staffing conditions as assigned by division director.
• Assists the Discipline Lead and WSI management in identifying process improvements and areas within FPPD that need improvement or could be streamlined.
• Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training as necessary.
• Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance.
• 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, developing the State Flood Plan and related activities.
• 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 major coursework in engineering or a related field.

Professional Experience:

• • Engineer II or Project Manager III – Two years of experience in engineering or a related field.
  • Engineer III or Project Manager III-S – Three years of experience in engineering or a related field.
  • Engineer IV or Project Manager IV- Four years of experience in engineering or a related field.
  • Engineer V or Project Manager IV-S – Six years of experience in engineering or a related field.

License (Note: only external candidates with valid PE licenses at the time of hire are eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus):

• • Engineer II/ Engineer III/ Engineer IV/ Engineer V – Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
  • Project Manager III/ Project Manager III-S/ Project Manager IV/ Project Manager IV-S – Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in another state AND ability to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire; OR current Texas EIT license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in planning, civil/environmental engineering, or related field.
• Certified Flood Plain Manager.
• Experience developing and managing professional services contracts including developing scopes of work, budgets, and negotiating contract amendments.
• Knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk.
• Experience in planning, prioritization, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects including riverine flood control, local flood control and costal flood control projects.
• Experienced and skilled to ensure the flood control planning grants are utilized appropriately to facilitate identification of flood risk, and planning for appropriate flood risk reduction projects and that the work done by contractors meets requirements and the purpose of the program funding.
• Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Protection Planning Grant Department, floodplain management, flood risk reduction; and 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 such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in comprehending technical material.
• Skills in implementation planning.
• Skills in the use of logic to assess options.
• Skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• 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, 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 10% 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.