TWDB - 26-93: Project Assessment Manager (Manager V)

About the role

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) seeks an experienced individual to manage, oversee, and direct an engineering and environmental review team. This role requires strong leadership and management skills, along with the ability to collaborate with division management.

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee, and direct the work of an engineering and environmental review team.
• Provide effective leadership and management of the team.
• Manage and administer personnel and evaluate and address staff performance.
• Collaborate with RWPD management in setting and meeting goals for RWPD.
• Ensure review of financial applications, loan and grant closings, and all other milestones are completed and documented according to agency procedures and program requirements.
• Review and provide RWPD’s approval of Green Reviews conducted by team’s engineering reviewers for financial assistance applications.
• Manage all project activities within the team, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Stays informed of team activities, communications, and issues related to the team and its projects.
• Coordinates with other agency offices as needed to stay informed of issues affecting the team.
• Maintains confidentiality and integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of experience as an Environmental Engineering Project Manager, Environmental Engineering Researcher, or a closely related position in environmental science.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible work experience managing projects and/or staff.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the team and RWPD, and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include two years of experience with the review of engineering submissions as part of requests for financial assistance from TWDB, experience in planning and/or design of water treatment, storage, and distribution systems, or wastewater treatment plants and collection systems, and knowledge of water laws, federal and state programs and permitting.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the team and RWPD, and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in using internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems.
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision.
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output.
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and in order with infrequent errors.
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persists until tasks are completed.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to agency staff, as well as to employees of other political entities and the public both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, and others.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand/sit/move with or without accommodation to perform activities such as retrieving/replacing files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 5% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas.
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work.

Pay

The Texas Water Development Board 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!

Schedule

Work schedules may vary and may include early mornings, nights, and weekends.