TWBD 26-21 Regional Flood Planner (Planner II-III)

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 in the CAPPS online application system at Please visit our job opportunities page at 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 Boards Mission  -  Leading the states 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 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
• Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

Salary Ranges :

General Description

The Regional Flood Planning Department is looking for a highly motivated individual to participate in a dynamic and high achieving team to help administer and enhance Texas statewide regional flood planning program.

Performs routine (journey-level) to highly complex (senior-level) planning and research work. Work involves supporting and coordinating the development of regional flood plans by self-governing regional flood planning groups. Coordinates and manages flood planning grant contracts for development of regional flood plans. Serves as liaison (non-voting member) on regional flood planning groups in this very public high-profile process as the planning groups develop and update their regional flood plans. Provides unbiased technical and administrative assistance to regional flood planning groups. Assists regional flood planning groups in understanding and navigating the regional and state flood planning framework rules and guidance reviewing the draft flood plans informing and educating stakeholders including making presentations. Supports agency project development teams and evaluates flood projects as part of the agency funding application process. Assists in developing the state flood plan. May train others. Works under moderate to limited supervision with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Regional Flood Planning Department.

Essential Job Functions

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Planner II :  Two years of relevant work experience in a flood planning-related field including engineering hydrology geology or public administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Information :

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 in the CAPPS online application system Please visit our job opportunities page 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 : Email : HR(AT)

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1