TWDB Water Resources Engineer Engineer IIV or Project Manager IIIV

Job Description

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants must create an account in the CAPPS online application system.

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

Competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives.

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or Professional Engineer (P.E.) in another U.S. State
  • Engineer II or Project Manager III: $7,450.00/month - $7,600.00/month
  • Engineer III or Project Manager III-S: $7,601.00/month - $8,000.00/month
  • Engineer IV or Project Manager IV: $8,001.00/month - $8,400.00/month
  • Engineer V: $8,401.00/month - $8,610.00/month
• Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of Texas
  • Project Manager II: $6,100.00/month - $6,400.00/month
  • Project Manager III: $6,401.00/month - $7,000.00/month
  • Project Manager IV: $7,001.00/month - $7,501.00/month

The Flood Protection Planning Grant department in the Flood Planning division of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) seeks highly motivated individuals to manage complex Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Category 1 (CAT
1), Flood Management Evaluations (FME), and similar flood planning projects. The candidate should have knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects, and experience developing and managing contracts and contractors.

• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the funding program.
• Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and oversees the reviews conducted by other Project Reviewers.
• Develops and manages grant and professional services contracts including assisting in developing scopes of work, budgets, and negotiating contract amendments.
• Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
• Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents; determines relevant deficiencies, options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, and 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.
• Conducts on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction 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 document.
• Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.
• Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients.
• Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
• Identifies and participates in TWDB agency and external job-related trainings.
• Provides support to additional flood planning teams due to temporary staffing conditions as assigned by the division director.
• Assists leadership and management in identifying process improvements and areas within the FPPG that need improvement or could be streamlined.
• Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training as necessary.
• Promotes an environment…