**Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.**

Salary range:

• Manager II: $7,500.00/monthly - $7,909.00/monthly
• Manager III: $7,909.50/monthly - $8,312.50/monthly

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION

Leading the state’s 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.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of SEI15 Enterprise Policy, Planning, Budget, and Management, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer, 8U000 Unit Deployment Manager 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_ProgramManagement.pdf

Job Description Summary

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) to complex (journey-level) work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s IT Application Development Department. Work involves establishing goals and objectives. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates Application Development Department activities. 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 Manager of the Application Development Department.

Essential Job Functions

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Technology, Business Management, or a related field.
• Professional experience:
  • Manager II - Two years experience managing or leading information technology projects, services, and staff.
  • Manager III - Five years experience managing or leading information technology projects, services, and staff.
• Two or more years of experience in Business Analysis, Project Management, or Application Development.
• Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to Application Development Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of project planning and management, milestone definition, requirements definition, resource allocation and project reporting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project for developing and maintaining project schedules.
• Knowledge of developing, analyzing, and designing system requirements and processes.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Knowledge of relational databases.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps Services.
• Knowledge of current versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including Database Management and Development tools and Reporting Services.
• Knowledge of current versions of Microsoft Windows Server.
• 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 providing excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Skills in leading meetings and facilitating collaboration with others.
• Skills in decision making and problem solving.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules.
• Ability to follow procedures with respect to leave and submit accurate timesheets by prescribed deadlines.
• Ability to make mature, objective decisions.
• Ability to 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 persist until tasks are completed.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to assign and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to develop and lead multi-disciplinary teams to achieve established objectives.
• Ability to initiate/manage multiple projects or assignments in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to plan and oversee projects so that they are completed on time, within budget and meet customer requirements.
• Ability to interact and communicate technical information effectively with a wide variety of customers and other stakeholders.
• Ability to lead the design; development, including coding; and maintenance of Internet and Intranet web pages and applications.
• 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 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 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.

Remarks

• A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures must be submitted at the time of hire. Failure to provide required documentation will result in no further consideration for employment.
• Important Notice: Otherwise qualified candidates who are ultimately considered for potential employment with the Texas Water Development Board may be the subject of a request for any criminal history record information maintained by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Evidence of a criminal conviction or other relevant information obtained from the DPS shall not automatically disqualify an individual from employment with the Texas Water Development Board.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS

• Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

• 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.
• Female and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

SELECTIVE SERVICE

• Males born on or after January 1, 1960, will be required to present proof of Selective Service registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement.

FINAL EMPLOYMENT OFFERS

• All offers of employment are contingent upon the candidate having legal authorization to work in the United States. Failure to present such authorization within the time specified by the U.S. Department of Labor will result in the offer being rescinded.

SPONSORSHIP

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

STATE OF TEXAS APPLICATION

• Resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed State of Texas application unless indicated.

E-VERIFY

• TWDB participates in E-Verify! Information from each new employee’s Form I-9 will be provided to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization.

EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL

• Employment with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is on an at- will basis.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

• The TWDB is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits of employment, please contact the Human Resources Division for assistance at (512) 475-2142. Deaf and hard of hearing applicants may contact our office via Relay Texas at 1-800-735-2989 (TTY/TDD).

HEADQUARTER LOCATION AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Texas Water Development Board
Stephen F. Austin Building
1700 North Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78701
hr@twdb.texas.gov
Phone: (512) 475-2142