TWDB - 26-50: Flood Management Evaluation Program Manager (Manager V)

TWDB•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Flood Management Evaluation (FME) program conducts studies for smaller and rural communities in Texas, as selected by the regional flood planning groups. The FME Manager should ideally have knowledge and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, and the design and construction of flood risk reduction projects. This role requires expertise to ensure grant funds are used appropriately, supporting the identification of flood risk, planning for effective risk reduction studies, and verifying that contractor work meets program requirements and funding objectives. Additionally, the FME Manager should have experience developing and managing contracts and overseeing contractors. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Flood Management Evaluation (FME) Department in the Flood Planning (FP) Division of the Office of Planning (OoP). Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations; creating schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; and coordinating and evaluating the FME Department. Responsible for overall development, administration, management and coordination of the FME program with the Flood Planning division of the agency with significant customer and consultant interaction. Coordinates, guides, tracks, reviews and oversees the Flood Management Evaluations (FME) being performed by contractors. Procures contractors, manages contracts and provides oversights to contractors performing FME studies as selected by the regional flood planning groups. Coordinates with communities and stakeholders as needed. Proactively manages review, tracking and oversight of complex technical watershed planning and flood risk reduction planning projects. Coordinates and evaluates department activities. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Assistant Deputy Executive Administrator (ADEA) of the Office of Planning.

Requirements

Graduation from accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Planning, Water Resources/Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Seven years of relevant professional experience in flood risk reduction projects, flood-related planning, mitigation, response, or recovery; water resources planning; and/or flood modeling and mapping; or other closely-related work.
Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with course work in Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E) in the State of Texas OR licensed as a P.E. in another state AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within six months of hire OR certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in the State of Texas AND able to obtain Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire.
Experience developing and managing contracts.
Knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and mapping of flood risk.
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.
Certified Flood Plain Manager.

Responsibilities

Assists with the establishment of the Flood Management Evaluation (FME) Department including assembling a team for managing and coordination of all FME studies to be performed by TWDB.
Manages FME contracts.
Assists the Director and works with TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors.
Performs overall management and coordination of FME program and studies, including watershed studies, review and tracking, contract development and management.
Ensures TWDB’s projects database is kept updated pertaining to the FME studies.
Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts.
Coordinates with FME communities and FME program contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met.
Remains informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
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.
Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.
May conduct on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.
Proactively generates and manages communications with FME Consultants.
Develops schedules and tracking materials to ensure that various requirements are met, and process deliverables will meet deadlines.
Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities and develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures as a result.
Provides support for legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.
Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including the establishment of employee goals and identification of job-related training opportunities as discussed with supervisor.
Oversees development of section staff, including development of section and department goals, and identification and approval of employee job-related training.
Manages all project activities within the FME Department providing technical direction and guidance.
Provides effective leadership and management of the FPPG Department.
Manages activities and provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support to and supervision of agency staff in the FME Department.
Monitors and reports department work activities.
Authorizes department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
Assigns job duties and tasks, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.
Evaluates department performance and recommends and leads improvements.
Supports department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the 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.
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.