TWDB DWSRF Coordinator Program Specialist 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 will need to create an account  in the CAPPS online application system  Please visit the job opportunities page  for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission
- Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers 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! For more information about these benefits and more visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..asp
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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.

Must meet agency in-office requirements

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

• Program Specialist III: $4,523.25/month - $5,099.92/month
• Program Specialist IV: $5,100.00/month - $5,990.99/month
• Program Specialist V: $6,000.00/month - $6,247.50/month

Performs complex (journey-level) to advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work for the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) financial assistance programs. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing guidelines for internal and external processes, to ensure compliance with the TWDB’s programs. Responsible for establishing goals and objectives. Develops guidelines, forms, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, sets priorities, and coordinates with cross-divisional and/or cross-agency teams to maintain standards for achieving established goals.

Represents TWDB and its programs to citizen groups and governmental agencies. Leads and serves as the primary point of contact for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program. Oversees and/or participates in special projects/programs as assigned by the Manager, Division Director, Assistant Deputy Executive Administrator, or Deputy Executive Administrator. May train others. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Reports to the Manager of the Federal Program Administration Department.

• Serves as the Water Supply & Infrastructure SME for the DWSRF program, providing consultative and technical assistance on program administration, state and federal laws, regulations, and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders, with a focus on outreach and education for entities seeking financial assistance.
• Manages the Intended Use Plan process for the DWSRF program including developing the invitation package and assisting in preparing the draft Intended Use Plan for Board and EPA approval.
• Responsible for managing the invitation process for the DWSRF program.
• Identifies, develops, and implements policy and process improvements to the DWSRF program, in conjunction with other agency staff members.
• Prepares and makes presentations to internal and external groups on the TWDB's Financial Assistance programs.
• Responsible for cross‑training on specialty programs and backing up the other Program Administration Program Specialists.
• Participates and contributes as a member of multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Develops and maintains detailed process and procedure documents to ensure programmatic sustainability.
• Participates in independent job‑related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
• Provides superior customer service to internal and external customers.
• 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…