25-16 - Flood Management Evaluation 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 range reflects the 9/1 legislative increase for state employee as of September 1.

This is a repost to "TWDB - 24-94 - Flood Management Evaluation Manager (Manager V). Applicants who applied to 24-94 will be considered and do not need to reapply.

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

Performs advanced (senior-level) work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board's Flood Management Evaluation (FME) Department in the Flood Planning (FP) Division of the Office of Planning (OoP). Responsible for overall development, administration, management and coordination of the new FME program with the Flood Planning division of the agency with significant customer and consultant interaction. The FME program is intended to perform FME studies for smaller and rural communities in Texas as selected by the regional flood planning groups. The position coordinates, guides, tracks, reviews and oversees the FME being performed by contractors. Procures contractors, manages contracts and provides oversights to contractors performing FME studies as selected by the regional flood planning groups. This position will coordinate with communities and stakeholders as needed.

The FME Manager position will ideally have knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects. They should be experienced, and skilled to ensure the FME studies are utilized appropriately to facilitate identification of flood risk, and planning for appropriate flood risk reduction projects and that the work done by contractors meets requirements and the purpose of the program funding. They should have experience with developing and managing contracts and contractors.

Work requires highly proactive management involving, review, tracking and management of complex technical watershed planning and flood risk reduction planning projects. Developing guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinating and evaluating department activities, developing and evaluating budget requests, and monitoring 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

Assists with the establishment of the FME Department including assembling a team for managing and coordination of all FME studies to be performed by TWDB.

Manages FME contracts.

Works with TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors.

Performs overall management and coordination of FME program and studies, including watershed studies, review and tracking, contract development and management.

Ensures TWDB's projects database is kept updated pertaining to the FME studies.

Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts.

Coordinates with FME communities and program contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met.

Remains informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.

Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.

Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.

Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents.

Determines relevant deficiencies, options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.

Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.

Serves as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests.

May conduct on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.

Assists owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract document.

Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.

Proactively generates and manages communications with FME Consultants.

Manages activities and provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support to and supervision of agency staff in the FME Department.

Provides effective leadership and management of the FME Department.

Monitors and reports FME department work activities.

Authorizes FME 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.

Evaluates FME Department performance and recommends and leads improvements.

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

Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities and develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures as a result.

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

Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including the establishment of employee goals and identification of job-related training opportunities as discussed with supervisor.

Oversees development of section staff, including development of section and department goals, and identification and approval of employee job-related training.

Manages all project activities within the FME Department providing technical direction and guidance.

Supports the FME Department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.

Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders.

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

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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