TWDB - 26-99: Groundwater Grant Technical Specialist (Hydrologist II-III)

Essential Job Functions

• Supports the administration of grants to groundwater conservation districts for projects and programs that advance groundwater research, scientific studies, and data collection to improve local groundwater management and planning.
• Provides technical assistance for groundwater conservation districts participating in the grant program.
• Provides guidance on eligible activities, technical requirements, and reporting expectations.
• Provides technical review and oversight of grant administration, including review and evaluation of grant applications, work plans, amendments, and deliverables.
• Affirms proposed methodologies for groundwater science, research, and data collection.
• Maintains progress of funded projects to ensure compliance with grant agreements and technical standards.
• Communicates regularly with the groundwater grant specialist, groundwater conservation district staff, agency staff, and other stakeholders to address technical questions and provide updates.
• Schedules, prepares, or delivers presentations and/or briefings on program outcomes, scientific findings, and data trends.
• Coordinates with internal data teams to facilitate integration of collected data into statewide water databases.
• Maintains accurate records of technical reviews, communications, and project outcomes.
• Aids in preparing reports and summaries for internal use, public dissemination, or legislative purposes.
• Works collaboratively with agency staff to identify and resolve issues related to grants.
• Collaborates with internal teams to close out the grant and ensure future reporting obligations outlined in the grant are fulfilled.
• Maintains electronic project records well-organized in the appropriate directories to ensure audit readiness.
• Reviews deliverables for compliance with grant agreement scope and requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to groundwater conservation districts submitting applications and grant recipients.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Natural or Physical Science, or a related field.
• Hydrologist II – two years of relevant work experience that includes hydrologic-focused analysis, technical oversight of grant-funded projects, planning and monitoring of funded activities, and/or data collection to support grant-related work.
• Hydrologist III – five years of relevant work experience that includes hydrologic-focused analysis, technical oversight of grant-funded projects, planning and monitoring of funded activities, and/or data collection to support grant-related work.
• Experience conducting groundwater resource activities in Texas and managing scientific or technical projects, including grant-funded initiatives.
• Experience in projects involving data collection, data analysis, and presentation of groundwater and other natural resource data.
• Experience collaborating with groundwater conservation districts on technical or scientific studies.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), or equivalent productivity software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Groundwater Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in using internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in administrative problem-solving, complex document interpretation, and program planning and coordination.
• 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 with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieving/replacing files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25% 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.