TWDB - 25-62 EngineerEngineering Reviewer Engineer I-III Project Manager II-IIIS

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 https://tinyurl/CAPPSLogin in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl/CAPPSJobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl/HowtoApplyinCAPPS 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 Boards Mission  Leading the states 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 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. 

*Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5000 recruitment bonus.*

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

All candidates for 2547: Engineer/Engineering Reviewer (Engineer 1III/Project Manager IIIIIS) will automatically be considered for this posting. There is no need to reapply. 

• Engineer I or Project Manager IIS:     $6126.00/month to $6720.00/month***
• Engineer II or Project Manager III:       $6721/month to $7243.95/month***
• Engineer III or Project Manager IIIS:  $7245.00/month to $7577.51/month***

Job Description Summary

Professional Engineers in the Regional Water Project Development (RWPD) Division in the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure (WSI) play an essential role in advancing the Texas Water Development Boards (TWDB) mission of providing financial assistance for the conservation and responsible development of water for Texas. Water wastewater storm water and flood control projects financed by the TWDB range from small grants to largescale regional projects. RWPD staff are responsible for working with stakeholders to ensure that TWDB financed projects comply with Board rules and design criteria. RWPD staff make recommendations on eligibility for funding and project approval for a variety of funding programs that have provided nearly $39 billion in state and federal financial assistance to communities since 1957.

Performs routine complex (journeylevel) to highly complex (seniorlevel) engineering and/or project manager work. Work involves oversight technical review and evaluation of reports facility plans construction plans and specifications construction schedules contracts change orders and other required project and program documents. May provide guidance to 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 a Regional Water Project Development Team.

Essential Job Functions

• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the different funding programs.
• Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of proposed project/applications.
• Manages engineering reviews associated with assigned TWDBfunded projects.
• Serves as a project manager monitoring project schedules budgets compliance and reviewing pay requests.
• Approves reimbursements and payments to consultants and contractors.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
• Conducts technical reviews and evaluations of engineering related financial assistance documents.
• Determines relevant deficiencies options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• May serve as contract manager monitoring contract schedules budgets and compliance with terms and conditions.
• May conduct periodic onsite observations to monitor the progress of the construction of water wastewater and floodrelated systems for compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• Reviews project related engineering documents to ensure compliance with TWDB and TCEQ requirements and to ensure work is completed in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
• Provides information and assistance to TWDB staff and clients.
• May oversee engineering reviews conducted by project reviewers.
• Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws regulations guidelines policies and instructions; and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and disposed of in accordance with the agencys records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education requirements for the position; participates in internal and external jobrelated training and mandatory courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in engineering or a related field.
• Professional Experience:
  • Engineer I/Project Manager IIS  One year of relevant engineering experience.
  • Engineer II/Project Manager III  Three years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Engineer III/Project Manager IIIS  Five years of relevant engineering experience.
• License (Note: only external candidates with valid PE licenses at the time of hire are eligible to receive a $5000 recruitment bonus:
  • Engineer IIII Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) by the State of Texas.
  • Project Manager IIIIIS 
    • (a) Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in another U.S. state and able to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire;

                                                                      OR

• • • (b) Certified as an Engineer in Training (EIT) by the State of Texas and able to obtain a Texas PE license within six months of hire.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a yearforyear basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in civil environmental or agricultural engineering.
• Experience in project review engineering review or a related field.
• Experience in operations management planning and/or design of water treatment storage and distribution systems.
• Experience in operations management planning and/or design of wastewater treatment plants and collection systems.
• Experience in operations management planning and/or design of flood control or stormwater management projects.
• Experience in constructionrelated inspection oversight or monitoring of water wastewater or flood projects.
• Experience with water laws and federal and state programs and permitting.
• Experience in working in a team setting and reviewing other nonPEs work.
• Floodplain Manager Certification.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the RWPD Division.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of project engineering development including engineering principles practices techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and rules for water wastewater and flood projects.
• 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 comprehending technical material and in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Ability to read all types of maps and drawings especially construction plans.
• 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 nonroutine work assignments accurately and ontime 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 writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to stand/sit/move 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 drivers license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed eight hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to provide guidance to or train others.

Additional Information :

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl/CAPPSLogin in the CAPPS online application system https://tinyurl/CAPPSJobs. Please visit our job opportunities page https://tinyurl/HowtoApplyinCAPPS 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 Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime