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Must meet in-office requirements
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS MISSION
Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
WORKING AT THE TWDB
See why our work makes an impact!
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) 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! For more information about these benefits and more visit: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.
Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.
MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of25B Information Technology Specialist, 183X Intelligence Officer, 15AX Operations Analysis Officer, 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_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf
General Description
The Flood Planning Data department supports the regional and state flood planning programs at the Texas Water Development Board. We are looking for an analyst who is motivated by our mission, can learn quickly, and will function well as part of our team.
Performs complex (journey-level) data analysis and data research. Work involves creation, modification, and evaluation of spatial data using ArcGIS, Excel, Python, and other tools. Assists with quality checks of department data and region submissions. Evaluates new data sources. Produces statistics and maps and contributes to process creation and documentation. Oversees the development, analysis, and summary of regional and state flood planning data sets and their associated computer applications. Develops, implements and monitoring of specialized projects pertaining to regional and state flood planning. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Data Division.
Essential Job Functions
Reviews and evaluates regional flood planning data for contractual compliance.
Performs quality control reviews of assigned tasks and work outputs.
Contributes to GIS support for the division with maps and ArcGIS Pro projects files.
Uses, modifies, and develops department Python scripts for data processing.
Coordinates with other agency departments as needed for projects.
Assists with managing contracts with external vendors and contractors.
Processes and summarizes state flood planning data in response to data requests from legislature, the Board, and other key stakeholders, or internal agency staff.
Evaluates incoming or potential data sources and provide clear and concise reports.
Contributes to the development, documentation, and maintenance of regional and state flood planning datasets and their associated computer applications.
Maintains thorough documentation and follow division procedures.
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 agencys 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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
Four years of relevant work experience building relational databases, including geodatabases, using querying tools, importing and exporting data, and report development.
Previous experience with geographic information system (GIS) and spatial analysis.
Previous experience with Python or similar programming language to query, manage, process, and/or validate high-volume data.
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Resource and Environmental Studies, Geographic Information Systems, or a related field.
Experience with a wide range of GIS geoprocessing tools and methods within in the ESRI suite or similar geographic information system.
Experience with ArcPy library or use of Python scripting within the ArcGIS geoprocessing environment to perform geospatial data analysis, data conversion, data management, and automated table reports.
Previous experience working with high-volume data including data analysis, querying data, data organization storage and visualization.
Previous experience with flood planning in Texas and/or flood planning-related data.
GISP, CFM or other relevant certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Planning Division.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of statistics and analyzing data sets, running queries, report writing, and presenting findings.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems principles and practices.
Knowledge of research techniques.
Knowledge of relational database management systems.
Knowledge of flood planning in Texas.
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.
Skills in using ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Hub.
Skills with ArcGIS analysis tools, including selections, summary statistics.
Skills with building and modifying geodatabases.
Skills with programming in general and Python in particular.
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 writi
