TWDB – 25-09 – Flood Data Manager (Manager IV)

Organization

: TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD 

Primary Location

: Texas-Austin 

Work Locations

: TWDB Stephen F Austin Bldg 1700 Congress Ave PO Box 13231 Austin 78711 

Job

: Management 

Employee Status

: Regular 

Schedule

: Full-time Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00 

Travel

: Yes, 10 % of the Time State Job Code: 1603  Salary Admin Plan: B Grade: 25  

Salary (Pay Basis)

: 6,900.00 – 7,895.00 (Monthly) 

Number of Openings

: 1 

Overtime Status

: Exempt 

Job Posting

: Oct 3, 2024, 4:23:54 PM 

Closing Date

: Oct 18, 2024, 4:59:00 AM 

Description

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

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

WORKING AT THE TWDB

See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work!

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 these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer, 8U000 Unit Deployment Manager or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at  https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

Job Description Summary

The Flood Planning Division at Looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the exciting opportunity to manage the flood planning data department. 

Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Data Department in the Flood Planning Division within the Office of Planning. Work involves establishing goals and objectives, guidelines, and procedures. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Oversees the development and analysis of the summary of regional and state flood planning data sets and their associated computer applications. Leads the development, implementation and monitoring of specialized projects pertaining to regional and state flood planning, flood protection planning grant and flood management evaluation datasets. Plans, assigns, and oversees the work of the Flood Data Department. Trains staff. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Flood Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides effective leadership and management of the Flood Data Department.
• Manages all project activities within the Flood Data Department, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Monitors and reports Flood Data Department work activities.
• Develops and reviews procedures for implementation, administration, and evaluation of short-range and long- range plans of the Flood Data Department and measures progress.
• Evaluates Flood Data Department performance and recommends and leads improvements. 
• Supports Flood Data Department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
• Plans and assigns work of Flood Data Department staff and provides oversight of quality control reviews of the departments assigned tasks and work outputs.
• Authorizes Flood Data Department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
• Assigns job duties, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals. 
• Manages the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
• Oversees the development, documentation, and maintenance of regional and state flood planning data sets and their associated computer applications.
• Reviews and evaluates regional flood planning data for contractual compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of the State Flood Plan, including, for example, processing, analyzing, and undertaking quality control measures of the state flood planning data used in development of the plan.
• Manages and provides oversight to the management of all flood planning division dataset including space management and ensuring other agency compliance.
• Processes and summarizes regional and state flood planning data in response to data requests from the legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders, or internal agency staff.
• Processes and summarizes flood planning division data in response to data requests from the legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders, or internal agency staff.
• Manages and/ oversees management of projects relevant to State Flood Plan Viewer
• Manages and/ oversees management other Flood Planning Data Projects and Applications
• Prepares and monitors performance measures for the Flood Data Department. Evaluates Flood Data Department performance and recommends and leads improvements. 
• Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the Flood Data Department to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads and participates in technical development and training meetings with internal staff and external customers.
• Oversees and evaluates research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, and departmental policies related to flood planning data.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of complex data reports and other technical documents.
• Coordinates closely with other agency areas including TX GIO, as needed.
• 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Seven years of work experience in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Two years of progressively responsible professional work managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
• Previous experience with geographic information system (Arc/GIS) and spatial analysis.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• More than five years of work experience with relational databases, including geodatabases, querying tools, import and exporting, and report development.
• Experience in project management and program management.
• Experience using the ESRI suite of GIS software.
• Working knowledge of Model Builder.
• Experience using Python and related scripting.
• Previous experience working with large amount of data including data analyses, querying data using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio or others, data organization storage and visualization.
• Previous experience with flood planning data management in Texas.
• GISP, CFM or other relevant certifications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Data Department and Flood Planning Division. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of data management, relational database management systems.
• Knowledge of flood planning in Texas.
• Knowledge of program management processes and techniques.
• 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 with data entry and administration of the online state water planning database.
• Skills in querying data using SQL Server, or by using SQL.
• Skills in building data related reports using software such as Microsoft Access, Crystal Reports or Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.
• Skills in preparing reports.
• Skills in providing good customer service, both internally and externally.
• Skills in working with GIS.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to conduct searches and evaluations of large amounts of data in a timely fashion.
• 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 complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persist until tasks are completed.
• 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 with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, coworkers, 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 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.
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

REMARKS

• A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
• Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS

• Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE

• Males born on or after January 1, 1960, will be required to present proof of Selective Service registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement. 

FINAL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS 

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded. 

FOREIGN CREDENTIALS

·         An evaluation of your coursework must be uploaded if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, you will not receive credit for degree progress and completion.

SPONSORSHIP

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. 

STATE OF TEXAS APPLICATION

• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed State of Texas application unless indicated.

E-VERIFY

• TWDB participates in E-Verify!  Information from each new employee’s Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. 

EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL

• Employment with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is on an at- will basis.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

• The TWDB is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact the Human Resources Division for assistance at (512) 475-2142. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 (TTY/TDD).

HEADQUARTER LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Texas Water Development Board
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
[email protected]
Phone: (512) 475-2142