TWBD - 25-90: Regional Flood Planner (Planner II-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 in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at 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. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

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

Salary Ranges: 

• Planner II: $5250.00/month - $5400.00/month***
• Planner III:  $ - $5625.00/month***

General Description

The Regional Flood Planning Department is looking for a highly motivated individual to participate in a dynamic and high achieving team to help administer and enhance Texas statewide regional flood planning program.

Performs routine (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) planning and research work. Work involves supporting and coordinating the development of regional flood plans by self-governing regional flood planning groups. Coordinates and manages flood planning grant contracts for development of regional flood plans. Serves as liaison (non-voting member) on regional flood planning groups in this very public high-profile process as the planning groups develop and update their regional flood plans. Provides unbiased technical and administrative assistance to regional flood planning groups. Assists regional flood planning groups in understanding and navigating the regional and state flood planning framework rules and guidance reviewing the draft flood plans informing and educating stakeholders including making presentations. Supports agency project development teams and evaluates flood projects as part of the agency funding application process. Assists in developing the state flood plan. May train others. Works under moderate to limited supervision with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Regional Flood Planning Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages planning contracts for regional flood planning and related studies to assure products meet the intent of the scope of work rules and statutory requirements.
• Serves as the liaison (non-voting member) and provides direct technical and administrative assistance to multiple regional flood planning groups to facilitate the timely completion of their regional flood plans and studies.
• Tracks the progress of and provides proactive assistance to the regional flood planning groups in the form of information sharing training and explanation of flood planning requirements.
• Performs other routine contract management duties such as reviewing and approving payment requests and ensuring timely processing of contract amendments budget memorandums or subcontracts.
• Provides technical assistance for planning contracts and reports on planning projects.
• Prepares and evaluates information and reports and makes presentations.
• Participates in technical policy and interagency planning meetings.
• Reviews and evaluates planning deliverables for contractual rule and statutory compliance and approval.
• Maintains contact and membership data for assigned regions.
• Ensures information for assigned regions is accurate and up to date on the TWDB website.
• Assists in providing quality control review of flood project prioritization information.
• Assists in compiling writing and otherwise developing TWDB policy items as well as the state flood plan and other program materials.
• 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 bachelors degree in City or Regional Planning Engineering Hydrology Geology Economics Geography Business/Public Administration or a related field.
• Professional Experience:
  • Planner II: Two years of relevant work experience in a flood planning-related field including engineering hydrology geology or public administration.
  • Planner III: Five years of relevant work experience in a flood planning-related field including engineering hydrology geology or public administration.
• 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 course work in City or Regional Planning Engineering Hydrology Geology Geography or Public Administration or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in flood-related planning mitigation response or recovery land-use planning flood modeling and mapping or closely related planning work.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.
• Floodplain Manager Certification from the Texas Floodplain Managers Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Regional Flood Planning Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of hydrology hydraulics engineering and planning principles relevant to Texas.
• Knowledge of Texas water laws institutions and the process for regional/state flood planning.
• 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 writing preparing reports and presentations.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to confidently speak in public settings including with media present.
• Ability to evaluate planning materials.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate data.
• Ability to complete multi-disciplinary planning projects involving diverse groups and stakeholders.
• 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 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 25% 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 in the CAPPS online application system Please visit our job opportunities page 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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Phone:

Email: HR(AT)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time