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Must Meet agency in-office requirementSalary commensurate with experience and qualificationsTEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDand#8217;S MISSIONLeading the stateand#8217;s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.WORKING AT THE TWDBSee why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work!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 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 PREFERENCEVeterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of OS Operations Specialist, 16GX Air Force Operations Staff Officer, 612X LDO - Operations, Surface, 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.pdfGeneral DescriptionPerforms highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) State Programs, with emphasis on the Texas Water Fund (TWF) and conveyance coordination responsibilities. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing internal and external guidance to ensure consistent and compliant program administration. Responsible for establishing program goals and objectives. Develops guidelines, forms, procedures, policies, rules, regulations, and schedules. Establishes priorities and coordination with cross-divisional and/or cross-agency teams. Serves as a subject matter expert for TWDB state-funded programs and represents the agency before internal and external stakeholders, including governmental entities and public groups. Oversees and/or participates in special projects/programs as assigned by the Manager, Division Director, Assistant Deputy Executive Administrator, or Deputy Executive Administrator. May train others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate-to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Program Administration and#8211; State Programs Department.Essential Job FunctionsServes as the WSI subject matter expert for the Texas Water Fund (TWF) and other state-funded programs.
Provides guidance to stakeholders on program administration and compliance with state and federal laws, legislation, rules, regulations and guidelines.
Provides consultative and technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders on state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, guidelines, and program administration for the Department's state-funded programs, with a focus on outreach and education for entities seeking financial assistance.
Oversees the invitation process for state financial assistance programs, including the allocation of funding.
Assists with the implementation of water supply, water system, and water conveyance projects funded under the TWF.
Coordinates with external stakeholders on conveyance-related issues as required under the Texas Water Code.
Tracks program outcomes and analyses related to water supply, water system improvements, conservation, water loss mitigation, and conveyance coordination.
Provides guidance and technical assistance to the conveyance coordination component of applicable projects to ensure compliance with statutory requirements and TWDB policy objectives.
Develops and maintains detailed process and procedure documents to ensure programmatic sustainability
Serves on the Program Administration Reporting bill analysis team.
Manages any revisions to the TWF implementation, program guidance, work process documents, Intended Use Plans, and associated Texas Administrative Code provisions.
Identifies, develops, and implements policy and process improvements to the TWDBand#8217;s state financial assistance programs, in conjunction with other agency staff members.
Prepares and makes presentations to internal and external groups on the TWDB's Financial Assistance programs.
Provides cross training on specialty programs and backing up the other Program Administration Program Specialists.
Participates and contributes as a member of multi-disciplinary teams.
Participates in independent job-related research and demonstrates initiative when seeking solutions to issues.
Provides superior customer service to internal and external customers.
Participates in seeking job-related training opportunities.
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 agencyand#8217;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.
Qualifications: Minimum QualificationsGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelorand#8217;s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Science, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field.
Eight years of relevant work experience developing, monitoring, or implementing a government financial assistance program or publicly funded infrastructure project.
Four years of work experience in a Public Administration, Public Policy, Planning, Government, Economics, Business, or Finance role.
Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.Preferred QualificationsExperience with the development or administration of a publicly funded water or wastewater project as an employee or contractor of a public entity.
Experience with the development and maintenance of process documentation, operating procedures, and/or public guidance materials.
One year of experience with a TWDB financial assistance program or other agency activity.
Previous experience in contract administration, grant administration, or loan processing.
Experience with task automation.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Program Administration and#8211; State Programs Department
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
Knowledge of state and federal financial assistance programs.
Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, and SharePoint.
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, o
