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TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD TWDB - 24-75 - Regional Flood Planner (Planner III) in Austin, Texas

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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS MISSION Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. WORKING AT THE TWDB See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work! The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information. VETERANS PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of15P Aviation Operations Specialist; IS Intelligence Specialist; 16GX Air Force Operations Staff Officer, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf Job Description Summary Looking for a highly motivated individual to participate in a dynamic and high achieving team to help administer and enhance Texas statewide regional flood planning program. Performs highly complex (senior-level) planning work on the Regional Flood Planning Team. Coordinates and supports the development of regional flood plans by self-governing regional flood planning groups. Coordinates and manages flood planning grant contracts for development of regional flood plans. Serves as liaison (non-voting member) on regional flood planning groups in this very public, high-profile process as the planning groups develop and update their regional flood plans. Provides unbiased technical and administrative assistance to regional flood planning groups including assisting the groups in understanding and navigating the regional and state flood planning framework, rules, and guidance, reviewing the draft flood plans, informing, and educating stakeholders including making presentations. Supports agency project development teams and evaluates flood projects as part of the agency funding application process. Assists in developing the state flood plan. Maycontribute to the regional and state flood planning program and team. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Regional Flood Planning Department. Essential Job Functions Manages planning contracts for regional flood planning and related studies to assure products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements. Serves as the liaison (non-voting member) and provides direct technical and administrative assistance to multiple regional flood planning groups. Tracks the progress of and provides proactive assistance to the regional flood planning groups in the form of information sharing, training, and explanation of flood planning requirements. Performs other routine contract management duties such as reviewing and approving payment requests and ensuring timely processing of contract amendments, budget memorandums, or subcontracts. Provides technical assistance for planning contracts and reports on planning projects. Prepares and evaluates information and reports and makes presentations. Participates in te hnical, policy, and interagency planning meetings. Supports one or more multi-disciplinary Regional Water Project Development Teams. Promotes funding programs at stakeholder meetings, and application review for funding flood-related infrastructure projects. Reviews and evaluates planning deliverables for contractual, rule, and statutory compliance and approval. Maintains contact and membership data for assigned regions. Ensures information for assigned regions is accurate and up to date on the TWDB website. Assists in providing quality control review of flood project prioritization information. Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing TWDB and policy items as well as the state flood plan and other program materials. 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 agencys 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. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in City or Regional Planning, Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Economics, Geography, Business or Public Administration, or a related field. Two years of experience in planning-related work, engineering, hydrology, geology, or public administration. Relevant education and experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in City or Regional Planning, Engineering, Hydrology, Geology, Geography or Public Administration, or related field. Two years of professional experience in flood-related planning, mitigation, response or recovery, land-use planning, flood modeling and mapping, or closely related planning work. Engineer in Training Certification Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas. Floodplain Manager Certification from the Texas Floodplain Managers Association. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to flood planning. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, engineering, and planning principles relevant to Texas. Knowledge of Texas water laws, institutions, and the process for regional/state flood planning. 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 writing, preparing reports, and presentations. Ability to confidently speak in public settings including with media present. Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines. Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems. Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment. Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision. Ability to perform assigned duties and improve

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