TWDB - 26-17: Flood Protection Planning Grant Manager (Manager V)

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) • Austin, TX

22d • Onsite

About The Position

The ideal FPPG Manager candidate will have knowledge and experience in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, and the design and construction of flood risk reduction projects. They should be highly skilled in ensuring that grants are utilized appropriately to identify flood risk and to plan effective flood risk reduction studies. The candidate must also ensure that work performed by contractors meets program requirements and fulfills the purpose of the funding. Additionally, they should have experience in developing and managing contracts and overseeing contractor performance. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) Flood Protection Planning Grant (FPPG) 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 FPPG Department. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitoring budget expenditures. Reviews, manages, and coordinates all Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Flood Management Evaluation (FME) studies for the agency, with significant customer interaction. The position coordinates, guides, tracks, reviews, and oversees management of all FIF FME projects for agency review and Board approval. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of 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.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Texas OR licensed as a Professional Engineer in another state AND ability to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire OR certified as an Engineer in Training in the State of Texas.
• Relevant education can be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate degree from an accredited college or university in Planning, Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Four years of progressively responsible professional relevant work experience managing projects/programs and supervising staff.
• 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 overseeing the proper utilization of flood control planning grants.
• Experience with regulations related to floodplain and flood management, federal and state programs and permitting.
• Certified Flood Plain Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Flood Protection Planning Grant (FPPG) Department, including assembling and managing a team for coordinating all FIF Category 1 (CAT 1) and Flood Management Evaluation (FME) grant applications.
• Provides effective leadership and management of the FPPG Department.
• Performs overall management and coordination of CAT 1 and FME application reviews and tracking, contract development, and contract management.
• Ensures TWDB’s projects database (TxWise) is kept updated for all FIF CAT 1 and FME projects.
• Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of CAT 1 and FME applications.
• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the funding program.
• 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 proposed projects/applications.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
• Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering-related documents; determines deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, 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 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 documents.
• Manages various aspects of projects, recommends courses of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.
• Proactively generates and manages communications with FIF CAT 1 and FME project applicants.
• Manages activities and provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support, and supervision of agency staff in the FPPG 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.
• Develops schedules and tracking materials to ensure that requirements are met and deliverables meet deadlines.
• Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities; develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures as needed.
• Provides support for legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.
• Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including establishing employee goals and identifying job-related training opportunities.
• Oversees development of section staff, including setting section and department goals and approving employee job-related training.
• Manages all project activities within the FPPG Department, providing technical direction and guidance.
• 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, including 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.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees