TWDB - 26-84: Flood Management Evaluation Engineer/Project Manager (Engineer II - V/Project Manager II - IV)

About the role

The Flood Mitigation Evaluation (FME) Department in the Flood Planning (FP) Division of the Office of Planning (OOP) in the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team who will have the opportunity to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas.

Responsibilities

• Aids in the development and management of professional services contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, Request for Qualifications (RFQs), proposal reviews, contract negotiations, contractor oversight, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals.
• Assists the Flood Management Evaluations (FME) Program Manager in developing the new FME program policies, processes, identification of risks and controls for managing and coordination of all FME studies to be performed by TWDB.
• Works with the TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors.
• Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts.
• Collaborates with FME communities and FME program contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met.
• Coordinates, facilitates, and otherwise serves as liaison between TWDB agency programs, external agency contractors, regional flood planning groups, and local sponsors.
• Maintains project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays and ensure appropriate use of funds.
• Manages various aspects of projects and contracts, recommends courses of action to address delays or other issues that may arise, and documents project files on significant actions.
• Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents; determines relevant deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviews eligibility and approves payment requests.
• May conduct on-site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.
• Supports owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract documents.
• Advises on project and engineering matters and, when needed, oversees related reviews conducted by other staff.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs, as necessary.
• Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients.
• Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
• Identifies and participates in all job-related training.
• Supports Essential Job Functions described above for additional flood planning teams due to temporary staffing conditions as assigned by Division Director.
• Affords support to the other staff and management, as appropriate, in identifying process improvements and areas within the department or other areas that need improvement or could be streamlined.
• Assists the staff and manager in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training as necessary.
• Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance.
• Conducts outreach efforts, including public speaking.
• Maintains current information in TWDB’s projects database pertaining to the FME studies.
• May direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff.
• May participate in overseeing and reviewing Flood Protection Planning Grant studies, Regional Flood Plans, developing the State Flood Plan and related activities.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Experience: Candidates licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the state of Texas:
• Engineer Classification Series: Engineer II: One year of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Engineer III: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Engineer IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Engineer V: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Candidates licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by another U.S. State:
• Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager III: One years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Project Manager III-S: Two years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Project Manager IV: Three years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Project Manager IV-S: Four years of relevant work experience as a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.).
• Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the state of Texas:
• Project Manager Classification Series: Project Manager II: Two years of relevant work experience in Engineering related activities or a related field.
• Project Manager III: Four years of relevant work experience in Engineering related activities or a related field.
• Project Manager IV: Six years of relevant work experience in Engineering related activities or a related field.
• Licenses/Certifications: Engineer Classification Series: Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas.
• Project Manager Classification Series: Licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by another U.S. state with the willingness AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 6 months of hire; or Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the state of Texas AND ability to obtain a Texas P.E. license within 12 months of hire.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance!

Schedule

Flexible work alternatives available.