TWDB - 25-65 Flood Data Analyst Data Analyst III

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) offers 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 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

Performs moderately complex (journeylevel) data analysis data research and modeling work within the Texas Water Development Boards (TWDB) Flood Modeling Department. Work involves conducting the of technical projects as part of a successful floodplain modeling program and coordinating flood mapping and analytics tasks with existing agency efforts to support regional and state flood planning.  Conducts detailed analysis and extensive research on flood risk data providing results and reports. Ensures compliance of flood data analysis and modeling with agencyapproved technical standards and procedures and accuracy of models and associated data. Operates under the direction of others to establish goals and objectives. Develops guidelines procedures policies rules and regulations. Develops schedules priorities and standards for achieving established goals. Supports development of outreach material such as presentations concerning flood risk data modeling mapping and management in the state. May train others. Works under general level of supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Modeling Department. 

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts scientific data collection compilation management analysis visualization and dissemination of flood data to advance science in Texas.
• Supports development of the Water Data for Texas web portal to provide enhanced data and model services.
• Provides analytical support to Flood Modeling staff and collaborates with other data analysts engineers and scientists within the Flood Science & Community Assistance division. 
• Performs statistical and geospatial analyses of flood data to identify and interpret patterns and trends.
• Implements data and metadata standards management visualization and archival guidelines.
• Develops implements and monitors data quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure data integrity.
• Identifies data gaps errors anomalies inconsistencies and redundancies by analyzing the content structure and relationships within data.
• Ensures efficiencies in obtaining processing and maintaining data associated databases and information. 
• Writes executes and maintains programs and scripts using R Python ArcGIS and other software.
• Skills in using numerical/visualization tools e.g. Matlab Surfer Octave Scipy/Numpy Matplotlib Tecplot Gnuplot HECDSS Microsoft Power BI Tableau etc. 
• Develops and applies software scripts and programs for webbased automated data retrieval analysis visualization and dissemination of data and model results.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Access. 
• Utilizes the internet email word processing spreadsheet presentation and database software. 
• Utilizes GIS applications ESRI ArcGIS 10 (or later) software product suite with knowledge of Spatial and 3D Analyst extensions and exposure to geodatabase use and design. 
• Uses geographic information systems and other software for development of maps and data visualization tools.
• Participates in data collection studies including planning onsite work equipment installation data acquisition and data management.
• Writes reviews and evaluates technical memos reports work process and policy documents.
• Provides presentations to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Provides data in response to agency/public requests for flood data studies and information as required.
• Supports contract manager for research and monitoring contracts.
• Works with internal agency departments to maintain updated websites.
• Adheres to work schedules and follows procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines. 
• Makes mature objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems. 
• Performs effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment. 
• Performs routine and nonroutine work assignments accurately and ontime with little or no supervision. 
• Performs assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output. 
• Completes assigned work on time neatly and with infrequent errors. 
• Interprets policies procedures and regulations. 
• Provides prompt courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing. 
• Cooperate with others in a team environment. 
• Manages multiple tasks. 
• May travel up to 10 of the time.
• 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 fouryear college or university with a bachelors degree in Natural Sciences Computer Science Statistics Data Analytics Engineering or a related field.
• Two years of relevant work experience in data compilation analysis research and reporting of data with an emphasis on water resources.
• Experience working with statistical and geospatial analysis techniques and automation techniques.
• Experience in the use of computer programming/scripting such as SQL C# Visual Studio R Python MATLAB SciPy/NumPy Matplotlib PowerBI to support data management analyses and visualization.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a yearforyear basis.     

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree or working towards completion of a graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Natural Sciences Computer Science Statistics Data Analytics Engineering or a related field.
• Experience using ESRI products including ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Pro.
• Experience in collaborative programming environments and version control systems such as GitHub or Subversion.
• Experience in SQL database design and maintenance webprogramming languages and Unix/Linux operating systems.
• Experience with highperformance computing.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Certifications related to GIS and Data Analysis.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Flood Modeling Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of relational database concepts scientific data standards and data management practices.
• Knowledge of scientific statistical and modeling principles and data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of quality assurance/quality control of scientific measurement data.
• 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 scientific data compilation management interpretation visualization and dissemination particularly of hydrologic data.
• Skills in using numerical/visualization tools (e.g. MATLAB SciPy/NumPy Matplotlib Tecplot Gnuplot).
• Skills in programming/scripting languages such as SQL R Python MATLAB C# Visual Studio or equivalent for developing and modifying software and scripts for conducting analyses and maintaining automated processes.
• Skills in spatial data analysis techniques (e.g. ArcGIS) and common statistical analysis techniques including univariate and multivariate statistics.
• Ability to compile review and analyze data and to prepare reports; to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and conduct scientific studies and perform duties as assigned without direct supervision.
• Ability to utilize analytical and problemsolving skills to address complex problems and devise effective solutions.
• Ability to meet public/government officials to initiate studies and to request data pertinent to studies.
• 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 10 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 8 hours including early mornings nights and weekends.
• Ability to 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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