TWDB - 27-08 Flood Management Evaluation Engineer/

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=104391andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionLicensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selectedCurrent TWDB regional office employees are eligible for considerationMust meet agency in-office requirements*****Salary commensurate with experience and qualificationsSalary Ranges:Candidates licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by the state of Texas (eligible for the Engineer classification series) or licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) by another U.S. State (eligible for the Project Manager classification series until the Texas P.E. is achieved):Engineer II or Project Manager III: 7,450.00/month - $7,600.00/month**Engineer III or Project Manager III-S: $7,601.00/month - $8,000.00/monthEngineer IV or Project Manager IV: $8,001.00/month - $8,400.00/month**Engineer V or Project Manager IV-S: $8,401.00/month - $8,610.00*** Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of TexasProject Manager II: $6,100.00/month - $6,400.00/monthProject Manager III: $6,401.00/month - $7,000.00/monthProject Manager IV: $7,001.00/month - $7,501.00/month****TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD'S MISSIONLeading the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.WORKING AT THE TWDBSee why our work makes an impact!Find out why the TWDB is a great place to work.Make a positive difference for the state of Texas. We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications.The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a 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: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCEVeterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of EA Engineering Aide, 32EX Civil Engineering, 62EX Developmental Engineer, 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 https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_EngineeringandDesign.pdfGENERAL DESCRIPTIONThe Flood Mitigation Evaluation (FME) Department in the Flood Planning (FP) Division of the Office of Planning (OOP) in the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the team who will have the opportunity to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. The FME program is intended to perform FME studies for smaller and rural communities in Texas as selected by the regional flood planning groups. The ideal candidate has knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, design, and construction of flood risk reduction projects. This position will coordinate and communicate with a variety of communities, project stakeholders, management, and others as needed.Performs moderately complex (journey-level) to advanced (senior-level) Engineering or Project Management work. Work involves technical analysis and engineering evaluation of watershed study reports. Manages engineering consultant contracts and oversees project schedules, budgets, change orders, and documents for TWDB-funded flood control planning projects identified by Regional Flood Planning Groups (RFPGs). Coordinates, guides, tracks, reviews and oversees the Flood Management Evaluations (FME) being performed by con ractors. Coordinates and communicates with a variety of communities, project stakeholders, management, and others as needed. Represents TWDB at assigned meetings and engagements. Serves as an information source for team members and other staff, and provides training for TWDB staff and applicants on TWDB processes. Works under general to minimal supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May train others. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Management Evaluation Department.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssists in the development and management of professional services contracts, including scopes of work, budgets, Request for Qualifications (RFQs), proposal reviews, contract negotiations, contractor oversight, deliverable reviews, and payment approvals.Assists the Flood Management Evaluations (FME) Program Manager in developing the new FME program policies, processes, identification of risks and controls for managing and coordination of all FME studies to be performed by TWDB.Works with the TWDB Contract department to procure FME contractors.Creates and updates relevant documents and processes for successful administration and closeout of the FME program contracts.Coordinates with FME communities and FME program contractors to ensure all TWDB requirements are met.Assists with developing and implementing quality control and monitoring efforts related to contractor-performed studies and overall program implementation.Coordinates, facilitates, and otherwise serves as liaison between TWDB agency programs, external agency contractors, regional flood planning groups, and local sponsors.Monitors contract and project schedules, contractor and staff work performance, budgets, and related costs to identify potential issues or delays and ensure appropriate use of funds.Manages various aspects of projects and contracts, recommends courses of action to address delays or other issues that may arise, and documents project files on s