25-61: Sr. State Flood Planner (Planner V)

Company Description

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS 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) offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives 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.

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 commensurate with experience and qualifications***

All applicants for 25-51: Sr. State Flood Planner (Planner V) will automatically be considered for this posting. There is no need to reapply. 

Job Description Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and talented individual to join our team to support the development and delivery of Texas’s first and subsequent state flood plans.

Performs highly advanced (senior-level) planning and research work. Work involves state flood plan project management, quality control and writing. Assists the director with development and oversight of flood management evaluation, flood mitigation projects, and flood management strategy rankings for the state flood plan. Reviews, procure services, and manages contracts to support state flood planning and regional flood planning process as needed. Works closely with other flood planning division teams and coordinates across the agency as needed to develop the state flood plan. Develops flood planning administrative rules, technical guidance, and contract materials for plan development. Provides technical and administrative assistance to regional flood planning groups. Assists groups in understanding and navigating the state flood planning framework, rules, and guidance. Reviews the draft flood plans, informs, and educates stakeholders Conducts educational presentations. May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with, extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Flood Planning Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs state flood plan project management, quality control and writing including developing detailed task schedules, developing and enforcing templates, tracking and reporting on overall as well as individual task progress and document development.
• Compiles and checking documents and related content, track and ensures timely document/plan reviews across agency, and coordinates with agency communications office.
• Assists the assistant director and oversees the ranking process for flood management evaluation, flood mitigation project, and flood management strategies for state flood planning.
• Performs procurement of services and manages contracts to support state and regional flood plannin