TWBD - 25-86: Agricultural Water Geographic Information Specialist (Geographic Information 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 highly complex (senior-level) geographic information system work involving the input and manipulation of geographic information to develop annual estimates of agricultural irrigation water use in Texas. Work involves the development of complex remote sensing methodologies for estimating statewide irrigation water use, collecting and validating data, and mapping crop field boundaries. Performs quality control and statistical analysis of irrigation water use data. Prepares technical reports and maps on statewide irrigation and agricultural water use trends. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Agricultural Water Conservation Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, coordinates, develops, and analyzes crop water use estimates using Geographic Information Systems and reports on statewide annual agricultural irrigation water use. 
• Performs assessments of irrigation water use data to assist with monitoring trends in agricultural water use.
• Compiles, evaluates, and interprets geographic data from various sources including censuses, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Enters required data into a geographic information system. 
• Collects, compiles, reviews, and validates irrigation metering data reported by program participants in the voluntary irrigation metering program.
• Develops maps of statewide agricultural irrigation water use by crop and irrigation rates. 
• Evaluates metering data for comparison with the annual irrigation water use estimates.
• Evaluates software for remote sensing applications, agricultural irrigation analysis, and data management and validation.
• Updates existing published reports and prepares new reports on irrigation water use, agricultural water conservation trends, and irrigation best management practices in Texas.
• Troubleshoots and tests system issues for geographic information system.
• Provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
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