TWDB - 25-102: Water Planning Data Research Specialist (Research Specialist III)

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. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

General Description

Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis and research work to support regional and state water planning. Work involves collecting, reviewing, analyzing and furnishing water planning data to regional water planning groups, the legislature, media, and other internal programs and external public stakeholders. Assists with the development and maintenance of the regional and state water planning databases and the associated online applications used to collect data from regional water planning groups and disseminate data. Develops reports and dashboards and assists in developing new ways to analyze, present, and consume planning data. Provides technical assistance for the regional water planning groups and develops data content for the regional water plans. Supports the agency regional water planning staff and develops and analyzes data to support development of the state water plan. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of  the Water Use & Planning Data Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the management of the regional and state water planning data.
• Assists with developing and testing regional water planning applications and maintaining, training, and guidance materials.
• Provides technical assistance for regional water planning groups and consultants in their effort to submit and enter water supply and Water Management Strategy (WMS) data.
• Performs quality assurance/quality control review of data sets to improve the integrity, effectiveness, and usefulness of the water planning data.
• Performs technical review of program functions to improve planning data collection and review processes.
• Assists in reviewing and evaluating regional water use and planning data for contractual compliance.
• Responds to regional and state water planning data requests from the legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders by analyzing data sets and querying existing databases.
• Designs SQL queries, and compiles reports using regional water planning data.
• Prepares and maintains wr