TWDB - Planning Economist; Economist -II

Salary Ranges

• Economist I: $5,000.00 / month - $5,280.00 / month
• Economist II: $5,281.00 / month - $5,800.00 / month

The TWDB’s Projections and Socioeconomic Analysis Department is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven professional to join our high-performing team responsible for managing demographic and economic information and water use trends for statewide regional water planning. This is a close-knit team that is part of a larger division, offering opportunities to contribute to the big picture and ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

Performs routine (journey-level) to complex (journey-level) economic and demographic work. Work involves assisting with the development of socioeconomic impact analysis for regional and state water plans. Reviews economic analyses related to water and flood planning requested by agency leadership, and identifies and evaluates economic factors related to agency’s programs. Assists with population and water use estimates, and with projections, economic, and planning research projects.

May train others. Works under moderate to general supervision with limited to moderate latitude for the use of independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Projections & Socioeconomic Analysis Department.

• Conducts socioeconomic impact analysis.
• Develops 16 regional impact reports for regional state water plans and conducts presentations on the findings.
• Conducts research and analysis to determine the economic value of water in agricultural, industrial and human uses.
• Prepares technical memorandums describing the methodology and results of analyses.
• Determines the direct and indirect economic impacts of water resource needs and projects.
• Assists with economic studies and analyses.
• Prepares reports and work process documents.
• Provides technical advice on economic relationships and conditions, and advises on implications.
• Performs ad-hoc economic analysis as requested by agency leadership and legislature.
• Assists in the development and analysis of population and water demand projections for local, regional, and statewide water resources planning activities.
• Assists with the collection of socioeconomic data and statistics from federal, state agencies, and various academic and research institutions.
• Conducts research and data analyses associated with water supply and use, as related to agricultural, steam electric power, mining, commercial, and manufacturing activities.
• Collects and maintains tabular and geographic data associated with water use estimates, population, economics and related topics.
• Studies economic trends and potential impacts on water use and supplies and prepares summary reports.
• Prepares written reviews of regional water planning studies relating to economic and demographic characteristics and water requirements.
• Reviews and assesses population and water use data for all Board financial assistance requests.
• Develops a water impact statement (WIS) for legislation that includes the creation of water districts.
• Provides technical assistance and information to all customers.
• Trains and provides guidelines to other staff.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including the establishment of employee goals and identification of job-related training opportunities.
• 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 Economics, Agricultural Economics, Business, Planning, Geography, or a related field.
• Professional
  
  Experience:
• Economist I:
  One year of relevant work experience in economic data analysis.
• Econo…