TWDB - Regional Water Project Development Team Manager; Manager IV

Position: TWDB - 26-43: Regional Water Project Development Team Manager (Manager IV)
Job Description

Must meet agency in-office requirements

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S MISSION

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

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MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of SEI
15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer,86M0 Operations Management, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

Crosswalk/.pdf

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Seeking a motivated and qualified Team Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team within the Regional Water Project Development Division (RWPD) of the Office of Water Supply and Infrastructure (WSI). This role is a key position, responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision.

Performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work managing day-to-day operations. Work involves setting priorities and establishing goals to ensure effective workload management. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Ensures projects follow applicable requirements and develops strategies to effectively support the agency's mission. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving establish goals. Effectively manages completing projects, tasks, and deadlines. Develops recommendations for Board consideration or other Agency purposes.

Demonstrates sound, independent judgement as an agency representative. Reviews, coordinates, and evaluates team activities and conducts outreach efforts. May develop and evaluate budget requests and monitor budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Director of the Regional Water Project Development Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as the primary point of contact for projects and stakeholders assigned to their department.
• Manages, oversees, and directs the work of a diverse, multi-disciplinary department, holding responsibility and accountability for department's performance, work products, and activities.
• Collaborates with the Deputy Executive Administrator (DEA) and Assistant DEA of WSI, the Division Director, the Assistant Director, and other RWPD Managers in setting and meeting goals for RWPD.
• Ensures timely review and documentation of assigned financial applications, loan and grant closings, and related milestones in compliance with agency procedures and program requirements.
• Coordinates with other agency offices as needed to stay informed of issues affecting the department.
• Develops and maintains professional and positive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Conducts or participates in outreach and marketing efforts, including public speaking.
• Leads by example, providing guidance and assistance in a clear, concise, and consistent manner.
• Ensures staff complete tasks promptly, accurately, and in compliance with applicable rules, policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Ensures the department maintains current and accurate information in the agency's project database.
• Fosters an environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, professional growth, and continuous performance improvement for self and staff.
• Provides effective leadership and management of the department.
• Manages all project activities within the department, providing technical direction and guidance.
• Monitors and reports department activities.
• Authorizes department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions and employee performance rewards.
• Assigns job duties, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.
• Evaluates department's performance and recommends and leads improvements.
• Supports department's administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
• Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manages the performance of direct reports, to include timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-…