**Must meet agency in-office requirements**

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

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!

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a 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.

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 of OS Operations Specialist, 16GX Air Force Operations Staff Officer, 612X LDO - Operations, Surface, 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

General Description

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) work reviewing and analyzing financial data for the Texas Water Development Board's Disbursement Review Team (DRT). Work involves reviewing and approving funding releases. Provides customer service and technical assistance to internal staff regarding outlay review and processes for TWDB financial assistance programs, including the Drinking and Clean Water State Revolving Fund programs, the Economically Distressed Areas Program, and the FMP funded through the Flood Infrastructure Fund program. Reviews invoices, analyzes, and approves outlays required in support of disbursement requests for federal and state-funding programs. Coordinates with the Outlays and Escrows Department in the Program Administration and Reporting (PAR) division and Regional Water Project Development’s (RWPD) team managers and engineering staff as needed to ensure ongoing success of projects and timely review and approval of disbursement requests. May train others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Reports to the Manager of the Disbursement Review Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes and approves disbursement requests in the form of outlay reports submitted to the TWDB in accordance with approved procedures and programmatic requirements.
• Ensures all documents are accurate and maintained with exemplary organization and quality and are accurate for review and payment processing and/or release.
• Reviews budgets, invoices, and incoming outlays in collaboration with DRT team.
• Coordinates closely with RWPD engineering staff on project status and project budgets issues.
• Coordinates closely with PAR on outlay processing.
• Processes information by auditing and verifying financial data.
• May train others.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Represents RWPD at meetings with 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 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.
• One year of relevant work experience in finance and/or accounting.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in accounting and/or finance.
• Previous experience with state government payment processing.
• Experience working on publicly funded infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with the different phases of infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with how projects progress from planning through construction.
• Advanced-level skills with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Experience using other Microsoft applications including Teams, Planner, and SharePoint.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Disbursement Review Department.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of state and federal funding programs.
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• 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 with infrequent errors.
• Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to work accurately with detailed information.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to quickly learn and implement procedures.
• Ability to work accurately with programmatic and numerical details in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Ability to analyze and interpret programmatic and financial data.
• Ability to provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance, and clear and concise communication to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• 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 5% 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 eight hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

REMARKS

• A copy of required academic transcripts and/or licensures and driving record 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.

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.

FOREIGN CREDENTIALS

• An evaluation of your coursework must be uploaded if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, you will not receive credit for degree progress and completion.

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