TWDB 26-107 Regional Water 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: $5165.00 - $5521.00***
• Planner III: $5522.00 - $5733.96***

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs routine (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) planning work for the Regional Water Planning Department. Work involves supporting coordinating and managing planning grant contracts for development of regional water plans. Serves as a liaison (non-voting member) on regional water planning groups. Provides unbiased technical and administrative assistance to regional water planning groups including assisting the groups in understanding and navigating the regional water planning framework rules and guidance.  Reviews regional water plan drafts creates presentations and informs and educates stakeholders. Supports regional water project development teams and evaluates projects as part of the agency funding application process. Assists in developing the state water 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 Water Planning Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as a liaison (non-voting member) and provides direct technical and administrative assistance to three regional water planning groups to facilitate the timely completion of their regional water plans and studies.
• Attends and represents the TWDB at all regular regional water planning group meetings and public hearings for assigned regions.
• Tracks the progress of and provides proactive assistance to the regional water planning groups in the form of information sharing training and explanation and guidance of regional water planning requirements (including statute agency rule and contractual requirements).
• Manages research and planning contracts for regional water planning and related studies to ensure contractors stay on track and ensure work products meet the intent of the scope of work rules and statutory requirements.
• Reviews and evaluates planning deliverables for contractual rule and statutory compliance and approval.
• Performs other routine contract management duties such as reviewing and approving payment requests and ensuring timely processing of contract amendments budget memorandums or subcontracts. 
• Collects organizes and analyzes data required in the development of plans or programs.
• Prepares and evaluates reports and makes presentations.
• Participates in technical policy and interagency planning meetings. 
• Supports and participates as a member of one or more multi-disciplinary Regional Water Project Development teams through promoting financial assistance programs at stakeholder meetings. 
• Reviews applications for funding water-related infrastructure projects.
• Assists in providing quality control review of SWIFT project prioritization information.
• 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 compiling writing and otherwise developing Board and policy items as well as the state water plan.
• Identifies defines and researches issues of strategic importance.
• Participates in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities including the establishment of employee goals and identification of job-related training opportunities as discussed with Supervisor.
• Manages the Texas Water Bank and the Texas Water Trust.
• 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 Civil Engineering Hydrology Geology Geography Regional Planning Public Administration or a related field. 
• Professional Experience:  
  • Planner II: Two years of relevant work experience in planning-related work civil engineering hydrology geology geography or public administration.
  • Planner III: Five years of relevant work experience in planning-related work civil engineering hydrology geology geography 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 Civil Engineering Hydrology Geology Geography Public Administration or a related field.
• Three years of professional experience in water-related technical work or water planning.  
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the State of Texas.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to water planning and the Regional Water Planning Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of hydrology geology and water planning principles relevant to Texas. 
• Knowledge of Texas water laws and institutions and the process for regional and state water 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 and preparing reports. 
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements.
• Ability to evaluate planning material. 
• 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 all 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 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 Board Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave. Room 670 Austin Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone:

Email: HR(AT)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time