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Texas Water Development Board · 22 hours ago

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

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. They are seeking a motivated and qualified Team Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team within the Regional Water Project Development Division, responsible for managing operations, developing policies, and ensuring effective project management.

Government Administration

No H1B

Responsibilities

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-through on disciplinary actions as needed

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 agency’s 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

Qualification

Budget ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipPublic AdministrationEnvironmental ScienceWater Project ExperienceMicrosoft OfficeCommunication SkillsTeamworkDecision Making

Required

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree, in Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field

Seven years of work experience in planning, engineering, business administration, public administration, project management, environmental science, or a related field

Three years progressively responsible professional work experience managing projects and/or staff (including multi-disciplinary teams)

A cover letter is required for consideration - applicants must attach a cover letter to their electronic application submission

Relevant experience and education can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis

Preferred

Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Planning, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Administration, Environmental Science, or a related field

Four years of experience managing projects and/or supervising staff

Experience in water, wastewater, storm water, and/or flood mitigation projects

Familiarity with TWDB funding programs and experience working on TWDB-funded projects

Relevant professional license or certification