TWDB - DWSRF Coordinator; Program Specialist III-V

General Description

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 subject matter experts (SME) for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (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 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.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Work Experience:
• Program Specialist III:
  Two years of relevant work experience in developing and/or monitoring infrastructure financing programs.
• Program Specialist IV:
  Five years of relevant work experience in developing and/or monitoring infrastructure financing programs.
• Program Specialist V:
  Nine years of relevant work experience in developing and/or monitoring infrastructure financing programs.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

• More than nine years of progressive work experience in developing and/or monitoring infrastructure financing programs.
• Progressive work experience in administration, management or operations of a drinking water or wastewater utility.
• Progressive work experience for a federal, state or municipal entity.
• Experience…