TWDB - 26-122: Application Development Manager (Manager IV)

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. 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.

The TWDB's main responsibilities are threefold: collecting and disseminating water-related data; assisting with regional water supply and flood planning that contributes to preparing the state water plan and state flood plan; and administering cost-effective financial programs for constructing water supply, wastewater treatment, flood control, and agricultural water conservation projects.

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 in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Explore-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 highly complex (senior-level) work administering the daily operations and activities of the Application Development Team. Work involves establishing goals and objectives for the Application Development Team staff. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates the Development Team activities. Develops and evaluates budget requests. Monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Application Development Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists in overseeing and managing project activities within the team, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Assists the Application Development Director to ensure that system development processes and procedures are developed and followed, including procedures for project management and software development lifecycle methods.
• Ensures that all Information Technology division rules and requirements are followed, including rules for websites and the project delivery framework.
• Interacts with customers at various levels and establishes exceptional customer service through rapid response to issues.
• Assists the Application Development Director in evaluating emerging software technologies, determining the selection of commercial off the shelf versus custom application software.
• Assists the Application Development Director in assuring that projects, applications, and resources are aligned with the agency's business goals and objectives.
• Assists the Application Development Director in assuring that the agency is in compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Provides effective leadership and management of the Development Team.
• Manages all project activities within the Development Team, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Monitors and reports Development Team work activities.
• Assists the Application Development Director in the authorization of department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
• Assigns job d