TWDB - Groundwater Grant Technical Specialist; Hydrologist II-III

Position Summary

Must meet agency in‑office requirements. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Temporary position through August 31, 2027. This position is temporary, not intended to be permanent. Full‑time temporary employees are eligible for vacation leave accrual, sick leave accrual, state service credit, and state‑recognized holidays, in accordance with applicable laws and agency policy.

• Hydrologist II: $4,263.17 /month – $5,100.00 /month
• Hydrologist III: $5,105.00 /month – $6,100.00 /month

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives to support a work/life balance.

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with relevant MOS or duties in fields such as 15WX Weather and Environmental Science, 8831 Environmental Engineering Management Officer, 9S100 Scientific Applications Specialist, or related fields that meet the minimum experience requirements are encouraged to apply.

Performs complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) hydrological work focused on technical oversight of groundwater grant projects, including planning and monitoring of activities funded through Groundwater Science, Research, and Data Collection grants and agreements with groundwater conservation districts. Work involves providing technical review and guidance on funded projects, preparing and coordinating technical evaluations, reviewing and reporting deliverables, ensuring compliance with state data standards, and maintaining communication with agency program staff and groundwater conservation district recipients to support successful project outcomes.

Work also involves tracking technical milestones, reviewing progress reports and supporting documentation, identifying process improvements, providing technical assistance to grant recipients, and may include training others. Works under general to limited supervision, with independent judgment and initiative, and reports to the Manager of the Groundwater Technical Assistance Department.

• Supports the administration of grants to groundwater conservation districts for projects and programs that advance groundwater research, scientific studies, and data collection.
• Provides technical assistance for groundwater conservation districts participating in the grant program.
• Provides guidance on eligible activities, technical requirements, and reporting expectations.
• Provides technical review and oversight of grant administration, including review and evaluation of grant applications, work plans, amendments, and deliverables.
• Assesses proposed methodologies for groundwater science, research, and data collection.
• Monitors progress of funded projects to ensure compliance with grant agreements and technical standards.
• Communicates regularly with the groundwater grant specialist, groundwater conservation district staff, agency staff, and other stakeholders to address technical questions and provide updates.
• Schedules, prepares, or delivers presentations and/or briefings on program outcomes, scientific findings, and data trends.
• Coordinates with internal data teams to facilitate integration of collected data into statewide water databases.
• Maintains accurate records of technical reviews, communications, and project outcomes.
• Assists in preparing reports and summaries for internal use, public dissemination, or legislative purposes.
• Works collaboratively with agency staff to identify and resolve issues related to grants.
• Coordinates the receipt, review, and approval of materials submitted by grantees to meet project requirements.
• Assists with closing out the grant, and ensures future reporting obligations outlined in the grant are fulfilled.
• Maintains electronic project records well‑organized in the appropriate directories to ensure audit readiness.
• Reviews deliverables for compliance with grant agreement scope and requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to groundwater…