TWDB - State Programs Coordinator; Program Specialist V

Mission

Must Meet agency in-office requirement

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

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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 the TWDB benefits page.

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Veterans, 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.

Performs 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 – State Programs Department.

• Serves 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 analyzes 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 TWDB’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…