The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

Only applicants who apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system will be considered for this position. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board’s Mission - Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas. 

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers 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.

The Texas Water Development Board does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, or disability in employment or provision of services, programs, or activities. 

**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

*Must meet agency in-office requirements**

***Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Salary Ranges:

• Manager II: $6,701.75/month to $7,155.75/month***  
• Manager III: $7,156.00/month to $7,666.67/month***

General Description

Performs moderately complex to complex (journey-level) work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Agricultural Water Conservation Department, comprised of the Agriculture Water Conservation Grants and Irrigation Water Use program areas. Work involves establishing goals and objectives and developing guidelines, procedures, and policies. Develops schedules, priorities, standards for achieving established goals. Develops and evaluates budget requests, and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under general supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Conservation and Innovative Water Technologies Division.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides effective leadership and management of the Agricultural Water Conservation Department.
• Enhances and advances the objectives of department programs using innovative approaches.  
• Advances the mission to estimate annual irrigation water use, award agricultural water conservation grants, and promote the voluntary adoption of agricultural water conservation best management practices in cooperation with local stakeholders, federal and state agencies, and research institutions.
• Manages activities related to irrigation water use including planning, developing, and evaluating irrigation estimates and reporting on statewide and trends for annual agricultural irrigation water use. 
• Manages activities related to agricultural water conservation grants including collecting quarterly reports, monitoring progress, and reviewing scope of works, budgets, invoices for contracts and payment reimbursements. 
• Coordinates with other offices as necessary regarding the administration of the Agricultural Water Conservation Fund as it pertains to funding availability to support grant and loan funding commitments.  
• Conducts outreach for, participates in meetings with, and provides technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinates agricultural water conservation programs with other state and national agencies and organizations.
• Assists with preparing and writing technical reports including regular updates to TWDB published reports on irrigation water use and agricultural water conservation trends in Texas.
• Oversees the collections, analysis, and reporting of one legislative performance measures.
• Oversees the provision of data, reviews, and technical assistance to Water Use Survey, Regional Water Planning groups, and/or Regional Water Project Development teams, as needed. 
• Manages all project activities within the Agricultural Water Conservation Department providing technical direction and guidance. 
• Monitors and reports Agricultural Water Conservation Department work activities. 
• Authorizes Agricultural Water Conservation 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 Agricultural Water Conservation Department performance and recommends and leads improvements. 
• Supports Agricultural Water Conservation Department administrative requirements related to organization, budget and personnel. 
• Ensures the provision of quality customer service from the Agricultural Water Conservation 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Water Resources, Natural or Environmental Sciences, Planning, Public Affairs, or a related field.
• Work experience: 
  • Manager II: Two years of personnel management AND five years of relevant experience leading projects or teams in the program areas of agricultural water conservation, irrigation water use, and agricultural best management practices.
  • Manager III: Three years of personnel management AND seven years of relevant experience leading projects or teams in the program areas of agricultural water conservation, irrigation water use, and agricultural best management practices.
     
• Two years of experience in communicating, writing, and presenting concepts related to agricultural water conservation.
• Previous experience with stakeholder engagement.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s or doctorate degree in Engineering, Agriculture, Water
• Resources, Natural or Environmental Sciences, Planning, Public Affairs, or related field. 
• Experience with the TWDB’s Agricultural Water Conservation programs.
• Knowledge of agriculture, irrigation water use, and agricultural water conservation best management practices.
• Knowledge of production irrigated agriculture, irrigation systems, evapotranspiration, and crop water use.
• Two years of experience managing groups of three or four staff.
• Two years of experience managing multiple unique programs concurrently. 
• Two years of experience with direct stakeholder engagement through support of or participation in advisory groups, stakeholder networks, regular presentations or trainings, or similar activities. 
• Experience with data visualization and innovative approaches to disseminating information to stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Agricultural Water Conservation Department. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in identifying measures or indicators of program performance.
• Ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure within Texas.
• Ability to meet agency in-office requirements. 
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines. 
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions and identify areas of potential problems. 
• Ability to perform effectively and willingly when changes occur in scope and nature of the work and work environment.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine work assignments accurately and on-time with little or no supervision. 
• Ability to perform assigned duties and improve work habits and/or output. 
• Ability to complete assigned work, on time, neatly and in order with infrequent errors. 
• Ability to complete tasks and projects in a timely manner and persists until tasks are completed. 
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations. 
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance and clear and concise communication to agency staff, as well as to employees of other political entities and the public both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to work with others in a team environment and cooperate with supervisors, co-workers, and others. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines.
• Ability to stand/sit/move to perform activities such as retrieve/replace files in a large file system for boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% of the time, primarily within the State of Texas. 
• Ability to operate a vehicle (state or personal) for state business and maintain a driver’s license and driving record that complies with state and agency requirements.
• Ability to work shifts that may exceed 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others. 
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.

All interested candidates should apply with a State of Texas application via the CAPPS online application system. First time applicants will need to create an account https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS for more information about the Texas Water Development Board and answers to frequently asked questions. To view this position in greater detail, visit the CAPPS online application system.

Texas Water Development Board, Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone: (512) 475-2142

Email: HR(AT)twdb.texas.gov