TWDB - 26-68: Coastal Science Manager (Manager III)

TWDB•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs . Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system . 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) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives 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 . 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. Must meet agency in-office requirements Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Coastal Science department. Work involves establishing goals and objectives for the Coastal Science Department staff. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates the department. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Supervises and may perform data collection, scientific studies, and modeling and analysis of state water resources. Plans, executes, and summarizes studies and the application of mathematical or statistical models and analytical techniques to evaluate environmental flow needs, assess surface water resources, or advance coastal flood science. Supports state water supply planning, flood preparedness, the agency’s strategic plan, and other special projects. Provides technical and administrative assistance to stakeholders, including for the Texas Senate Bill 3 (2007) environmental flows process, the Texas General Land Office’s Oil Spill Prevention and Response program, National Estuary Program, and Coastal Management Program. Serves as a liaison and communicates analyses and results to general and technical audiences. Develops and maintains working relationships with local, state, and federal partners, academic institutions, and private contractors. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Surface Water Division.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Ecology, Hydrology, Marine Science, Oceanography, or a related field.
Four years of relevant experience developing and leading scientific water resources studies of the type conducted by the Coastal Science Department or teams, with emphasis on work conducted in surface water hydrology or hydrodynamics, estuarine systems, environmental flows, or related experience.
Experience developing and managing budgets.
Experience in project management.
Experience working with stakeholders.
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.
Must meet agency in-office requirements

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a graduate degree, or currently working toward such a degree, in Engineering, Ecology, Hydrology, Marine Science, Oceanography, or related field.
Expertise in the analysis or application of coastal data for decision-making.
Expertise in the application of data for environmental flow (freshwater inflow) analyses.
Experience with the application of hydrodynamic (e.g., ADCIRC, SCHISM, or similar) or hydrologic & hydraulic models (e.g., HEC‑HMS, HEC‑RAS, similar) for decision-making.
Experience in the maintenance of a water quality or water resources data collection network.
Experience processing, analyzing, interpreting, and displaying scientific datasets using numerical or visualization tools.
Experience communicating scientific and technical information to executive level audiences.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Provides effective leadership and management of the Coastal Science Department.
Manages all project activities within the Coastal Water Department, providing technical direction and guidance.
Monitors and reports the Coastal Water Department's work activities.
Authorizes the Coastal Water Department's hirings, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
Assigns job duties, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.
Evaluates the Coastal Water Department's performance and recommends and leads improvements.
Supports the Coastal Water Department's administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the Coastal Water Department to both internal and external stakeholders.
Manages the performance of direct reports, to include timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
Investigates and pursues new approaches and strategic vision for departmental activities and programs.
Supervises data collection and dissemination of bathymetric, geomorphic, hydrologic, ecological, and water quality data of Texas estuaries
Supervises the application of data, models, and analyses related to coastal conditions, environmental flows, surface water resources planning and management, and coastal flood science.
Supervises oil spill modeling on behalf of the Texas General Land Office’s oil spill response program.
Oversees QA/QC protocols, data management, and data flow protocols; expansion of waterdatafortexas.org; and development of data products.
Oversees field activities, including preparation of equipment and vehicles, on-site work (including installation and use of equipment), and post-field work clean-up.
Oversees maintenance and inventory of vehicles and capital equipment.
Participates in external stakeholder committees, such as for the Senate Bill 3 Environmental Flows process, Coastal Management Program, Texas Coastal Resiliency Master Plan, and National Estuary Program, etc.
Ensures program activities are coordinated for efficiency and are communicated effectively to agency management, including updates to TWDB Board members as needed.
Documents and evaluates processes and recommends new approaches or changes to internal procedures to improve accountability and efficiency for the program.
Writes, reviews, and evaluates executive-level summaries, technical reports, memos, work process, and policy documents.
Provides presentations to technical and non-technical audiences, including media.
Conducts legislative bill analysis as required.
Presents expert testimony as required.
Works with staff of other entities, scientific peer review groups, and stakeholders to plan and conduct studies.
May serve as a contract manager; assist in training and overseeing contract managers and ensure efficient preparation, execution, and release of contract reports.
Ensures staff is equipped with the necessary knowledge and tools to effectively perform their duties.
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.