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Texas Water Development Board · 2 days ago
Flood Management Evaluation Manager
Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years exp
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Sergio Pellicano
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Responsibilities
Assist with the establishment of the FME Department including assembling a team for managing and coordination of all FME studies.
Manage FME contracts and procure FME contractors.
Perform overall management and coordination of FME program and studies, including watershed studies, review and tracking, contract development and management.
Ensure TWDB’s projects database is kept updated pertaining to the FME studies.
Create and update relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts.
Coordinate with FME communities and program contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met.
Remain informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly apply them to assigned projects.
Develop relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and make final recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.
Coordinate with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
Perform technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents.
Monitor project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.
Serve as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests.
Conduct on-site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.
Assist owners with problem resolution and ensure work is completed in accordance with approved contract documents.
Manage various aspects of projects, recommend course of action to reduce delays, and document project files on significant actions.
Proactively generate and manage communications with FME Consultants.
Manage activities and provide direction, coordination, technical guidance, support to and supervision of agency staff in the FME Department.
Provide effective leadership and management of the FME Department.
Monitor and report FME department work activities.
Authorize FME Department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions, and employee performance rewards.
Assign job duties and tasks, conduct performance evaluations, clarify roles and responsibilities, and monitor and measure performance against goals.
Evaluate FME Department performance and recommend and lead improvements.
Develop schedules and tracking materials to ensure that various requirements are met, and process deliverables will meet deadlines.
Direct, monitor, and anticipate program activities and develop and implement necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures as a result.
Provide support for legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.
Participate in Supervisor-approved Career Development Plan activities, including the establishment of employee goals and identification of job-related training opportunities as discussed with supervisor.
Oversee development of section staff, including development of section and department goals, and identification and approval of employee job-related training.
Manage all project activities within the FME Department providing technical direction and guidance.
Support the FME Department administrative requirements related to organization, budget, and personnel.
Ensure the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders.
Manage the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.
Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
Ensure 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.
Maintain required certifications and licenses and meet 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Graduation from accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's Degree major in Planning, Water Resources/Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Seven years of relevant professional experience in flood risk reduction projects, flood-related planning, mitigation, response or recovery, water resources planning, and/or flood modeling and mapping, or other closely-related work.
Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience leading projects/programs and supervising staff.
Professional Engineering License
Relevant education and experience 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, Water Resources/Civil/Environmental Engineering, or related field.
Nine years of relevant professional experience in flood risk reduction projects, flood-related planning, mitigation, response or recovery; water resources planning; and/or flood modeling and mapping; or other closely-related work.
Four years of progressively responsible professional work experience leading projects/programs and supervising staff.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Flexible Work Hours
Company
Texas Water Development Board
Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.
201-500 employees
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