TWDB - 26-93: Project Assessment Manager (Manager V)
Job Description
**Must meet agency in-office requirements**
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
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MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer, 8U000 Unit Deployment Manager, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.
Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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 Reginal Water Project Development Division (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 requirement. 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. Plan, assign, and supervise the work of staff, setting priorities, and providing direction, support, and oversight to effectively manage competing projects, tasks, and deadlines. Directly address and effectively handle personnel issues, including hiring, separations, follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed, and employee performance rewards. Assign job duties, conduct performance evaluations, clarify roles and responsibilities, and monitor and measure performance against goals. Evaluate team performance and recommend and lead improvements. Manage the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
Essential Job Functions
- Manages, oversees, and directs the work of an engineering and environmental review team.
- Provides effective leadership and management of the team.
- Manages and administers personnel and evaluates and addresses staff performance.
- Collaborates with RWPD management in setting and meeting goals for RWPD.
- Ensures review of financial applications, loan and grant closings, and all other milestones are completed and documented according to agency procedures and program requirement.
- Reviews and provides RWPD’s approval of Green Reviews conducted by team’s engineering reviewers for financial assistance applications.
- Manages 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.
- Monitors and reports team activities.
- Performs some of the technical review and evaluation of engineering related financial assistance documents based upon established guidelines providing relevant deficiencies, options, and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
- Assists in developing relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of the funding request and makes recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.
- Develops and maintains professional and positive working relationships with stakeholders.
- Conducts or participates in outreach and marketing efforts, including public speaking and occasional presentations to the Board.
- Accountable for the Team’s work products, performance, and activities.
- Leads by example, providing guidance and assistance in a clear, concise, and consistent manner.
- Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of staff, setting priorities, and providing direction, support, and oversight to effectively manage competing projects, tasks, and deadlines.
- Ensures staff complete tasks in a timely manner, with minimal errors, and in accordance with applicable rules, policies, procedures, guidance, etc.
- Ensures the team maintains current and accurate information in the agency’s project database.
- Directly addresses and effectively handles personnel issues, including hiring, separations, follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed, and employee performance rewards.
- Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance for self and staff.
- Assigns job duties, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.
- Evaluates team performance and recommends and leads improvements.
- Supports team administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
- Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the team to stakeholders.
- Manages the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
- 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.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or a closely related field.
Four (4) of experience as an Environmental Engineering Project Manager, Environmental Engineering Researcher, or 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 Reginal Water Project Development Division (RWPD).
Knowledge of the State of Texas required principles and practices of public administration and management.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
- Experience with water laws, federal and state programs and permitting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
- 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 use of 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 retrieve/replace 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.
REMARKS
- A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
- Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS
- Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.
REFERENCE CHECKS
- Reference checks will be conducted on top candidate for the position and may include outreach to current and/or former supervisors. Reference checks for top candidates currently employed by the TWDB will include outreach to current supervisors.
CONSENT OF CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS
- All interviewed candidates must complete the HR-101 - Consent to Obtain Criminal History Record Information and the GA-48 Consent form to obtain continuous criminal history and review forms once extended an offer to interview. The consent forms will be sent by Human Resources (HR) and retained with HR. Only candidates extended a conditional offer will have their criminal history checked in the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) system. Candidates who refuse to complete both consent forms will no longer be considered for the vacancy with the Texas Water Development Board. If adverse findings are found, candidates will be afforded 10 business days to provide a response prior to a final determination on hiring eligibility.
JOB LOCATION
- Candidate must be able to report to and work from the noted work location and comply with the agency’s Return to Office (RTO) requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
- 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.
SELECTIVE SERVICE
- Males born on or after January 1, 1960, will be required to present proof of Selective Service registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.
FINAL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS
- All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded.
FOREIGN CREDENTIALS
- An evaluation of your coursework must be uploaded if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, you will not receive credit for degree progress and completion.
SPONSORSHIP
- Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.
STATE OF TEXAS APPLICATION
- Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed State of Texas application unless indicated.
E-VERIFY
- TWDB participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee’s Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.
EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL
- Employment with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is on an at-will basis.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
- The TWDB is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact the Human Resources Division for assistance at (512) 475-2142. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 (TTY/TDD).
HEADQUARTER LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION
Texas Water Development Board
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
[email protected]
Phone: (512) 475-2142