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Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Salary Ranges: Engineer Specialist II: $3,770.34/month - $4,012.00/month* Engineer Specialist III: $4,013.00/month - $4,500.00/month Engineer Specialist IV: $4,501.00/month - $5,050.00/month** TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARDS MISSION Leading the states efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. WORKING AT THE TWDB See why our work makes an impact and why the TWDB is a great place to work! The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. 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: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information. MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of92W Water Treatment Specialist, MST Marine Science Technician, 8056 Hazardous Material/ Hazardous Waste (HM/HW) Officer, 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_NaturalResources.pdf General Job Description Performs moderately complex (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) modeling and/or engineering work within the Texas Water Development Boards (TWDB) Flood Modeling Department. Work involves conducting and overseeing the execution of technical projects as part of a successful flood modeling program. Coordinates flood mapping tasks with existing agency efforts to support regional and state flood planning, flood mitigation grants administration and flood communication/outreach. Serves as an advisor on engineering/science-related matters and may oversee applicable work conducted by staff and by contractors. Ensures floodplain model compliance with agency-approved technical standards and procedures and accuracy of models and associated data. Establishes goals and objectives, develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Serves as a liaison and gives presentations concerning floodplain modeling, mapping, management and other flood related topics in the state. May plan, assign, and oversee the work of others. May train others. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Modeling Department. Essential Job Functions Provides technical support to the statewide floodplain modeling program designed to inform stakeholders of flood risk. Supports regional and state flood planning, flood grant administration and outreach, including the development of relevant technical standards and procedures. Manages certain project activities within the department, to include coordinating external activities and training, leading, and assigning the work of the team. Develops and applies floodplain models according to agency-approved technical standards and procedures. Supports efforts of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program. Coordinates with federal, state, and local entities to collect NFIP and RiskMAP en ineering data in support of floodplain mapping needs. Develops, reviews, and implements policies and procedures and the results of special investigations, audits, and research studies to improve program operations. Writes, reviews, and evaluates scopes of work, memos, reports, work process, and policy documents. Serves as a liaison for the TWDB at meetings with federal, state, and local entities or the public throughout Texas to support floodplain modeling and mapping. Provides presentations to technical and non-technical audiences. Manages contracts related to floodplain modeling and mapping and assists in training and overseeing staff contract managers. Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the department to both internal and external stakeholders. 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 agencys 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. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physical/ Natural/Environmental science or related field. Work Experience: Engineering Specialist II - One year of relevant work experience in engineering or a related field. Engineering Specialist III - Three years of relevant work experience in engineering or a related field. Engineering Specialist IV - Four years of relevant work experience in engineering or a related field. Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis. Preferred Qualifications Graduate degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Engineering, Physical/Natural/Environmental sciences or related field. Experience in Hydrologic/Hydraulic/Hydrodynamic Modeling, Surface Water Resources. One or more years of relevant work experience conducting or leading studies of surface water resources, floodplain management or modeling, or a related field. One or more years of experience developing, applying, or running hydrologic/hydraulic models using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or similar models. Experience with a wide range of hydrologic methods and models for various watershed sizes. Experience developing unsteady, two-dimensional, or other complex hydraulic models. Experience in developing automation techniques for hydraulic models. Experience with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood hazard mapping and Base Level Engineering techniques. Experience developing flood modeling policies and guidelines for communities or regional/state/federal agencies. Experience with developing flood mitigation planning, modeling, and design solutions. Certification as a Certified Floodplain Manager. Certification as an Engineer in Training (EIT). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Flood Modeling Department. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration. Knowledge of floodplain management practices. Knowledge of relevant hyd