TWDB Outlays Reviewer Specialist Program Specialist III

General Description

Performs routine (journey-level) to moderately complex (journey-level) services reviewing and analyzing financial data. Work involves reviewing and approving funding releases. Provides customer service and technical assistance to internal staff regarding outlay review and processing for TWDB financial assistance programs, including the Drinking and Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs. Reviews invoices, and analyzes and approves outlays required in support of disbursement requests for federal programs.

Coordinates closely with the Outlays and Escrows Department and the Regional Water Project Development's (RWPD) team managers and engineering staff as needed. Ensures ongoing success of projects, and timely review and approval of disbursement requests (outlays) following procedures and programmatic requirements. Ensures all documents are maintained with exemplary organization and quality, and accurately prepared for review and payment processing/release in a timely manner.

May train others. Works under moderate to general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Disbursement Review Department.

• Analyzes and approves disbursement requests in the form of outlay reports submitted to the TWDB in accordance with approved procedures and programmatic requirements.
• Ensures that all documents are accurate and maintained with exemplary organization and quality for review and payment processing and/or release.
• Reviews budgets, invoices, and incoming outlays.
• Coordinates closely with RWPD engineering staff on project status and project budget issues.
• Coordinates closely with PAR on outlay processing.
• Processes information by auditing and verifying financial data.
• Must be detail oriented.
• May train others.
• Assists in preparation of reports.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Science, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Program Specialist I: One year of relevant work experience in finance and/or accounting.
  • Program Specialist II: Two years of relevant work experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Previous experience with government payment processing.
• Previous experience with federal funding programs.
• Experience working on publicly funded infrastructure projects, including familiarity with the different phases of infrastructure projects and how projects progress from planning through construction.
• Experience processing, reviewing, or creating invoices and/or payment requests.
• Advanced‑level skills with Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience using other Microsoft applications including Teams, Planner, and SharePoint.

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Regional Water Project Development Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of federal funding programs.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in identifying complex problems, reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options, and implementing solutions.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in‑office…