Overview

Texas Water Development Boards Mission - Leading the states 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 our employment benefits page. 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. Current TWDB regional offices employees are eligible for consideration. Eligible position locations for non-TWDB candidates are Austin, DFW, and Houston Offices. Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected Must meet agency in-office requirements Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Please note: a resume must be attached to the application to be considered for this position Salary Ranges: Engineer I or Project Manager II-S: $6,126.00/month to $6,720.00/month Engineer II or Project Manger III: $6,721.00/month to $7,243.95/month Engineer II or Project Manger III-S: $7,245.00/month to $7,577.51/month GENERAL DESCRIPTION Performs routine (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) engineering work. Work involves the development and implementation of State funded programs. Provides oversight, technical review and evaluation of reports, and other project and program documents. Ensures programs and opportunities provide effective solutions to address important public health initiatives. May train others. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Program Administration - State Program Department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Review applications for financial assistance and advise applicants on the TWDB requirements according to the different funding programs. Assists in the development and implementation of the State programs and initiatives. Evaluates technical information from the U.S Environmental Protection Agency to implement the program funding. Gathers, analyzes, develops, and makes recommendations on technical/engineering aspects of program implementation. Serves as a technical/engineering resource for assessing similar programs in other states to implement or enhance the TWDB programs. Works closely with the technical/engineering staff at the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality to implement the program in a manner consistent with all state and federal regulations and compliance requirements. Serves as an engineering technical expert for all aspects of enhancing and implementing, the state programs water, wastewater, and flood projects throughout Texas. Prepares work process documents covering procedures applicable to the engineering functions within Program Administration & Reporting Division. Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs. Conduct technical reviews and evaluations of engineering related financial assistance documents. Determine relevant deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with the TWDB rules and regulations. Works closely with the Regional Water Project Development Division staff in all aspects of program delivery. Provides information and assistance to TWDB staff and external stakeholders. Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions, and correctly applies them to the programs. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, instructions, and accurately applies them to projects. Maintains confidential and sensitive information. Ensures individual, department, and division files (electronically) are appropriately maintai