TWDB - 26-104: FIF Program Coordinator (Program Specialist III-IV)

About the role

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) seeks a Program Specialist III or IV to join our team. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing guidelines to ensure compliance with TWDB programs, and provides technical assistance to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Water Supply & Infrastructure subject matter expert for the Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) funding program.
• Provides services to all stakeholders on program administration, state and federal laws, legislation, rules, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to the administration of our financial assistance programs.
• Oversees the invitation process for the FIF program.
• Oversees the allocation of funding for the FIF program.
• Assists with flood project implementation and site visits.
• Tracks program outcomes and assists with flood project mapping.
• Prepares assessments and summaries of the benefit of flood funded projects.
• Develops technical guidance and special reports related to WSI flood financing programs.
• Manages any revisions to the Flood Intended Use Plan and the Texas Administrative Code related to the FIF program.
• Assists with maintaining Flood Information Clearinghouse website and operations of the Flood Information Clearinghouse Coordination Committee.
• Identifies, develops, and implements policy and process improvements to the TWDB's financial assistance programs, in conjunction with other agency staff members.
• Prepares and makes presentations to TWDB agency and external groups on the TWDB's Financial Assistance programs.
• Responsible for cross training on specialty programs and backing up the other Program Administration Program Specialists.
• Participates and contributes as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Develops and maintains detailed process and procedure documents to ensure programmatic sustainability.
• Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
• Provides superior customer service to all customers.
• Participates in seeking job-related training opportunities.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Planning, Science, Business, Finance, or related field.
• Program Specialist III: Three years of relevant work experience involving the development, monitoring, or implementation of government financial assistance programs or publicly funded infrastructure projects.
• Program Specialist IV: Five years of relevant work experience involving the development, monitoring, or implementation of government financial assistance programs or publicly funded infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant education may be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.
• Three years of relevant experience with the development or administration of a publicly funded water, wastewater, or flood mitigation project as an employee or contractor of a public entity.
• Five years of relevant experience with the development and maintenance of process documentation, operating procedures, and/or public guidance materials.
• Five years of progressive work experience in developing and/or monitoring infrastructure financing programs.
• Experience administrating state or federally funded financial assistance programs, including interpreting statute, rules, regulations, and program guidance, and supporting invitation or funding allocation processes.
• Experience with task automation.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).

Skills

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Program Administration - State Program Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of state and federal financial assistance programs.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in using internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.

Benefits

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a 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!

Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.