24-78 - Flood Mapping Specialist (Geographic

2 weeks ago

Austin, United States Texas Water Development Board Full time

**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.

**Job Description Summary**

Performs complex (journey-level) geographic information system work for the Texas Water Development Board’s (TWDB) statewide floodplain mapping program in support of regional and state flood planning. Work involves executing technical projects to support floodplain mapping tasks. Compiles and documents data and source information. Applies set processes and standards for mapping, analysis and interpretation of results. Writes reports, and conducts presentations. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Mapping Department.

**Essential Job Functions**
- Creates and disseminates floodplain maps and associated data according to agency approved technical standards and procedures.
- Assists in developing technical standards and procedures for floodplain modeling and mapping.
- Performs quality assurance of GIS Data.
- Coordinates with federal, state, and local entities to collect engineering and other data in support of floodplain mapping needs.
- Creates geospatial indexes, catalogs, databases, maps, and datasets.
- Writes, reviews, and evaluates scopes of work, memos, reports, work process, and policy documents.
- Provides presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provides quality customer service from the department to both internal and external 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 major coursework in Geographic Information Systems Technology, Engineering, Hydrology, Water Resources, Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Two years of progressive work experience related to geographic information systems.
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Extensions and ModelBuilder.
- Relevant education and experience can be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

**Preferred Qualifications**
- Experience with ArcPy, Python, Arcade, and GitHub.
- Experience with preparing and writing technical reports.
- Familiarity working with LiDAR, Digital Elevation Models (DEMs), and other terrain datasets.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)**
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to floodplain management.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
- Knowledge of terminology related to geographic information systems, including legal descriptions, cartography, engineering, construction plans, aerial photography, and orthophotography.
- Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the Texas Water Code.
- Skills in reading and interpreting engineering documents, surveys, topographic information, and aerial photography.
- Skills in scientific data management, analysis, and interpretation, especially of geospatial datasets and geodatabases.
- Skills in using applicable programming and/or scripting languages such as Python, ArcPy, etc.
- Skills in working with Lidar and with spatial data analysis software (e.g., ArcGIS, etc.).
- Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
- 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 general 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 provide prompt, courteous and accurate assistance to internal and external stakeholders both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to provide 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 and schedule work in order to maintain regular progress on assignments and meet deadlines.
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