25-05 - Regional Flood Planning Manager (Manager V)

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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 (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) 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) 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 our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).

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.

Salary ranges reflect the 9/1 legislative increase for state employees as of September 1.

Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Job Description Summary

The Flood Planning Division is looking for a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the exciting opportunity to manage the statewide regional flood planning program in Texas. The Regional Flood Planning Manager performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB), high-profile Regional Flood Planning (RFP) Department within the Flood Planning Division in the Office of Planning (OOP). Work involves administration and oversight of the agency Statewide Regional Flood Planning Program with significant outreach and stakeholder involvement. Coordinates and guides the development of the regional flood plans for agency review, and Board approval. Provides highly proactive management involving administration of the Regional Flood Planning Program and associated grant contracts. Tracks information and data meticulously. Establishes goals and objectives, develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates Department activities, develops and evaluates budget requests, and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Flood Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

Manages the agency Regional Flood Planning (RFP) Program.

Provides technical and administrative assistance to guide and support regional flood planning groups and various stakeholder activities in developing regional flood plans.

Proactively generates and manages a significant amount of communications with regional flood planning groups and other stakeholders.

Develops and oversees multiple regional flood planning grant contracts and directly manages research and planning contracts related to flood planning to assure that products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements.

Manages the RFP Department's activities.

Provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support and supervision of agency staff in the RFP Department.

Provides effective leadership and management of the RFP Department.

Monitors and reports department work activities.

Develops, monitors and adheres to schedules for the RFP Department.

Develops schedules and tracking materials to ensure that various requirements are met, and process deliverables will meet deadlines.

Authorizes department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.

Assigns job duties and tasks, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.

Manages the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.

Evaluates department performance and recommends and leads improvements.

Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities.

Develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures.

Identifies stakeholder needs and monitors regional planning process to ensure that the RFP Department meets deadlines and statutory requirements in the development of their regional flood plans.

Oversees the development of program guidelines, procedures, policies, and rules.

Provides oversight of quality control reviews of regional flood plans, communications and information dissemination, funding application process, internal policy development, and program development within established deadlines.

Assists in developing agency flood planning guidance, rules, and other documents.

Supports and assists the development of the state flood plan, as needed and directed by the Director of Flood Planning.

Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing the State Flood Plan.

Participates in development of the state flood planning database.

Provides support for legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.

Represents the Regional Flood Planning program at meetings with other agencies (state and federal), with legislative staff, or at conferences and panels.

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.

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