GLO - Planner III

The Texas General Land Office is seeking a Planner III (Coastal Planner) within the Coastal Protection Department of the agency.

General Position Description

Performs complex flood mitigation and/or environme ntal restoration planning, project management, and research work. Work involves developing local, regional, or state plans and programs; preparing implementation plans and/or funding applications; monitoring policies and procedures; and adapting to programmatic strategies to support program operations as necessary. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Our Mission

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

What Your Contributions To The GLO Will Be

Supports the development of complex plans or programs, develops methodologies and specifications for planning and research projects, assesses the feasibility of planning proposals, and develops language for funding proposals.

Reviews and evaluates materials for contractual and regulatory compliance. Reviews invoices and develops contracts and scopes of work with vendors.

Oversees and evaluates research and analyses of local, state, and national trends, policy issues, and proposed legislation, regulations, or rules.

Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for information, reports, and presentations. Conducts field, telephone, or online surveys.

Provides technical assistance and consultation to local, regional, or state entities, industry representatives, or the general public. Serves as liaison between federal, state, and local agencies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of experience in flood mitigation and/or environmental restoration project planning and associated research work.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in city or regional planning, political science, geology, biology, environmental science, economics, business or public administration, or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of experience in flood mitigation and/or environmental restoration project planning and associated research work.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of government organization and administration; and principles, objectives, and procedures of governmental planning, programming, funding, and research.
• Skill in the use of a computer and applicable software, in applying statistical tools to data, in preparing reports, and in collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics.
• Ability to evaluate planning material, to conduct research, and to communicate effectively.
• Skill in project management, budget management, and contract management.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in delivering presentations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Compensation And Benefits

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Minimum of 96 Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.
  
  

Veterans

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Planning, Research, and Statistics

How To Apply

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.