24-75 - Regional Flood Planner (Planner III)

Job Description
Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account (url removed) in the CAPPS online application system at (url removed). Please visit our job opportunities page at (url removed) for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.
Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee benefits and more, visit (url removed).
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. 
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
Job Description Summary
Looking for a highly motivated individual to participate in a dynamic and high achieving team to help administer and enhance Texas’ statewide regional flood planning program. Performs highly complex (senior-level) planning work on the Regional Flood Planning Team. Coordinates and supports the development of regional flood plans by self-governing regional flood planning groups. Coordinates and manages flood planning grant contracts for development of regional flood plans. Serves as liaison (non-voting member) on regional flood planning groups in this very public, high-profile process as the planning groups develop and update their regional flood plans. Provides unbiased technical and administrative assistance to regional flood planning groups including assisting the groups in understanding and navigating the regional and state flood planning framework, rules, and guidance, reviewing the draft flood plans, informing, and educating stakeholders including making presentations. Supports agency project development teams and evaluates flood projects as part of the agency funding application process. Assists in developing the state flood plan. May contribute to the regional and state flood planning program and team. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Regional Flood Planning Department.
Essential Job Functions
Manages planning contracts for regional flood planning and related studies to assure products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements.
Serves as the liaison (non-voting member) and provides direct technical and administrative assistance to multiple regional flood planning groups.
Tracks the progress of and provides proactive assistance to the regional flood planning groups in the form of information sharing, training, and explanation of flood planning requirements.
Performs other routine contract management duties such as reviewing and approving payment requests and ensuring timely processing of contract amendments, budget memorandums, or subcontracts.
Provides technical assistance for planning contracts and reports on planning projects.
Prepares and evaluates information and reports and makes presentations.
Participates in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.
Supports one or more multi-disciplinary Regional Water Project Development Teams.
Promotes funding programs at stakeholder meetings, and application review for funding flood-related infrastructure projects.
Reviews and evaluates planning deliverables for contractual, rule, and statutory compliance and approval.
Maintains contact and membership data for assigned regions.
Ensures information for assigned regions is accurate and up to date on the TWDB website.
Assists in providing quality control review of flood project prioritization information.
Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing TWDB and policy items as well as the state flood plan and other program materials.
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.
Performs other duties as assigned