TWDB - Agricultural Water Conservation Specialist; Program Specialist III

Job Description - TWDB - 26-70:
Agricultural Water Conservation Specialist (Program Specialist III) )

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Texas-Austin

TWDB Stephen F Austin Bldg 1700 Congress Ave PO Box 13231 Austin 78711

Business and Financial Operations

Regular

Yes, 10 % of the Time

State Job Code : 1572

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 19

4,957.76 - 5,374.43 ( Monthly )

1

Exempt

Mar 11, 2026, 9:48:50 PM

Closing Date

Mar 26, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

DESCRIPTION

** Must meet agency in-office requirements**

*** Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

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Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of OS Operations Specialist, 16GX Air Force Operations Staff Officer, 612X LDO - Operations, Surface, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Performs complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves managing grant contracts, providing technical assistance, and outreach to agricultural stakeholders. Plans, develops, and implements programs and promotes best management practices for agricultural water conservation. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Agricultural Water Conservation Department.

• Manages grant contracts in accordance with the contract management policies and procedures, and develops methods for improved management of grants.
• Reviews and approves payments, receives and reviews contract deliverables, and maintains contract files.
• Provides effective technical assistance to agricultural stakeholders via email, phone, and in-person.
• Promotes agricultural water conservation by conducting outreach, attending field days, and exhibiting at trade shows and conferences.
• Provides presentations and training to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepares, assembles, and distributes educational materials on agricultural water conservation.
• Prepares, reviews, writes, and assists with processing documents and technical reports.
• Assists with the development of agricultural water conservation literature and updates to the best management practices guide.
• Collaborates in the planning, development, and implementation of the agricultural water conservation program.
• Conducts comprehensive review of statutes, rules, policies, and/or procedures related to agricultural water conservation.
• Researches and reviews technical papers, permits, publications, and reports.
• Performs data collection, research, analysis, and evaluations related to agricultural conservation.
• May assist with planning, coordinating, developing, and evaluating crop water use estimates and reports on statewide annual agricultural irrigation water use.
• 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 Water/Natural…