Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)-posted 6 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Austin, TX

The Flood Planning Data department supports the regional and state flood planning programs at the Texas Water Development Board. We are looking for an analyst who is motivated by our mission, can learn quickly, and will function well as part of our team. Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research. Work involves creation, modification, and evaluation of spatial data using ArcGIS, Excel, Python, and other tools. Assists with quality checks of department data and region submissions. Evaluates new data sources. Produces statistics and maps and contributes to process creation and documentation. Oversees the development, analysis, and summary of regional and state flood planning data sets and their associated computer applications. Develops, implements and monitoring of specialized projects pertaining to regional and state flood planning. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Data Division.

  • Reviews and evaluates regional flood planning data for contractual compliance.
  • Performs quality control reviews of assigned tasks and work outputs.
  • Contributes to GIS support for the division with maps and ArcGIS Pro projects files.
  • Uses, modifies, and develops department Python scripts for data processing.
  • Coordinates with other agency departments as needed for projects.
  • Assists with managing contracts with external vendors and contractors.
  • Processes and summarizes state flood planning data in response to data requests from legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders, or internal agency staff.
  • Evaluates incoming or potential data sources and provide clear and concise reports.
  • Contributes to the development, documentation, and maintenance of regional and state flood planning datasets and their associated computer applications.
  • Maintains thorough documentation and follow division procedures.
  • 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.
  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Four years of relevant work experience building relational databases, including geodatabases, using querying tools, importing and exporting data, and report development.
  • Previous experience with geographic information system (GIS) and spatial analysis.
  • Previous experience with Python or similar programming language to query, manage, process, and/or validate high-volume data.
  • Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Experience with a wide range of GIS geoprocessing tools and methods within in the ESRI suite or similar geographic information system.
  • Experience with ArcPy library or use of Python scripting within the ArcGIS geoprocessing environment to perform geospatial data analysis, data conversion, data management, and automated table reports.
  • Previous experience working with high-volume data including data analysis, querying data, data organization storage and visualization.
  • Previous experience with flood planning in Texas and/or flood planning-related data.
  • GISP, CFM or other relevant certifications.
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Flexible spending
  • Flexible work alternatives
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