TWDB - 26-93: Project Assessment Manager (Manager V)

Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)•Austin, TX

15h•$10,700 - $10,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a Project Assessment Manager to lead and oversee an engineering and environmental review team. This role involves providing effective leadership, managing personnel, and collaborating with management to achieve divisional goals. The position ensures the timely and accurate review of financial applications, loan and grant closings, and other project milestones according to agency procedures. The Project Assessment Manager will also approve Green Reviews conducted by the team's engineering reviewers for financial assistance applications, provide technical direction, and manage all project activities within the team. Key responsibilities include planning, assigning, and supervising staff work, setting priorities, and providing support to manage competing projects and deadlines. The role also involves directly handling personnel issues, conducting performance evaluations, and fostering an environment of teamwork and professional development. The Project Assessment Manager is accountable for the team's work products and performance, ensuring quality customer service and maintaining confidential information. This position may require operating a state or personal vehicle for business purposes and completing special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a closely related field.
Four (4) of experience as an Environmental Engineering Project Manager, Environmental Engineering Researcher, or closely related position in environmental science.
Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience managing projects and/or staff.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the team and Reginal Water Project Development Division (RWPD).
Knowledge of the State of Texas required principles and practices of public administration and management.
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.
Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
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 in order with infrequent errors.
Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persists until tasks are completed.
Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to agency staff, as well as to employees of other political entities and the public both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, 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 with or without accommodation to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
Ability and willingness to travel 5% 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.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience with the review of engineering submissions as part of requests for financial assistance from TWDB.
Experience in planning and/or design of water treatment, storage, and distribution systems or wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.
Experience with water laws, federal and state programs and permitting.

Responsibilities

Manage, oversee, and direct the work of an engineering and environmental review team.
Provide effective leadership and management of the team.
Manage and administer personnel and evaluate and address staff performance.
Collaborate with Reginal Water Project Development Division (RWPD) management in setting and meeting goals for RWPD.
Ensure review of financial applications, loan and grant closings, and all other milestones are completed and documented according to agency procedures and program requirement.
Review and provide RWPD’s approval of Green Reviews conducted by team’s engineering reviewers for financial assistance applications.
Manage all project activities within the team, providing technical direction and guidance.
Plan, assign, and supervise the work of staff, setting priorities, and providing direction, support, and oversight to effectively manage competing projects, tasks, and deadlines.
Directly address and effectively handle personnel issues, including hiring, separations, follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed, and employee performance rewards.
Assign job duties, conduct performance evaluations, clarify roles and responsibilities, and monitor and measure performance against goals.
Evaluate team performance and recommend and lead improvements.
Manage the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
Stays informed of team activities, communications, and issues related to the team and its projects.
Coordinates with other agency offices as needed to stay informed of issues affecting the team.
Monitors and reports team activities.
Performs some of the technical review and evaluation of engineering related financial assistance documents based upon established guidelines providing relevant deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
Assists in developing relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of the funding request and makes recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.
Develops and maintains professional and positive working relationships with stakeholders.
Conducts or participates in outreach and marketing efforts, including public speaking and occasional presentations to the Board.
Accountable for the Team’s work products, performance, and activities.
Leads by example, providing guidance and assistance in a clear, concise, and consistent manner.
Ensures staff complete tasks in a timely manner, with minimal errors, and in accordance with applicable rules, policies, procedures, guidance, etc.
Ensures the team maintains current and accurate information in the agency’s project database.
Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance for self and staff.
Supports team administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the team to stakeholders.
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.
Completes special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.