TWDB - 26-109: Application Reviewer (Engineering Specialist II-III

Position: TWDB - 26-109: Application Reviewer (Engineering Specialist II-III)
Job Description

Must meet agency inoffice requirements

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Salary Ranges:

• Engineering Specialist II $4,300.00 $ 4,899.00
• Engineering Specialist III $4,900.00 $ 5,521.25

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S MISSION

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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

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As a member of the Applications and Closing Department in the Regional Water Project Development (RWPD) Division of the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure (WSI) at the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), you will play an essential role in advancing the agency's mission of providing financial assistance for the conservation and responsible development of water for Texas.

Performs moderately complex (journey level) to complex (journey level) engineering application review work. Work involves technical analysis and evaluation of engineering and other project information included in financial assistance applications submitted to the TWDB for consideration for funding. Proposes project schedules, budgets, contracts, and other required project and program documents for water, wastewater, stormwater, and other eligible infrastructure projects funded by TWDB. Ensures TWDBfunded projects comply with Board rules and design criteria, and engineering and construction related program requirements.

Makes recommendations on eligibility for funding and project approval. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Applications Department Project Assessment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the different funding programs.
• 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.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
• Performs 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.
• Reviews project schedules, budgets, invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.
• Assists project owners and their consultants with navigating the application and closing process.
• 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.
• Maintains current information in TWDB's project database.
• Remains informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
• Identifies and participates in all job related trainings.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained…