TWDB - Groundwater Grant Technical Specialist; Hydrologist II-III
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance, Geology / Geoscience, Environmental Engineer -
Government
Groundwater Grant Technical Specialist (Hydrologist II-III)
Organization:
Texas Water Development Board
Primary
Location:
Texas-Austin
Work Locations: TWDB Stephen F Austin Bldg 1700 Congress Ave PO Box 13231 Austin 78711
Job:
Computer and Mathematical
Employee Status:
Temporary
Schedule:
Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
State Job Code:
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 2022
Salary (Pay Basis): $4,263.17-$6,100.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status:
Exempt
Job Posting:
Jun 9, 2026, 9:41:28 PM
Closing Date:
Jun 24, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
** Must meet agency in-office requirements*
* *** Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications **
* **** Temporary position through August 31, 2027
**** This is a Temporary position. A State Agency Temporary employee is hired for a limited duration to meet a specific or seasonal workforce need and is not intended to be permanent. Temporary employees are not independent contractors or contract staff. 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.
Salary Ranges:
Hydrologist II: $4,263.17/month - $5,100.00/month
*** Hydrologist III: $5,105.00/month - $6,100.00/month***
Texas Water Development Board's Mission:
Leading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
Working at the TWDB:
See why our work makes an impact! Find out why the TWDB is a great place to work. Make a positive difference for the state of Texas. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications. 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 so you can have a work/life balance!
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Military Employment Preference:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 15WX Weather and Environmental Science, 8831 Environmental Engineering Management Officer, 9S100 Scientific Applications Specialist, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
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General Description:
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, and identifying process improvements to strengthen technical oversight. Provides technical assistance to grant recipients. May train others. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited for the use of initiative and independent judgement. to considerable latitude. Reports to the Manager of the Groundwater Technical Assistance Department.
Essential Job Functions:
Supports the administration of grants to groundwater conservation districts for projects and programs that advance groundwater research, scientific studies, and data collection to improve local groundwater management and planning. Provides technical assistance for groundwater conservation districts participating in the grant program. Provides guidance on eligible activities, technical…
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