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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system at https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page at https://tinyurl.com/How-to-Apply-in-CAPPS 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’s Mission - Leading the state’s 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 http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp. 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. Must meet agency in-office requirementsSalary commensurate with experience and qualificationsSalary Ranges:Manager IV: $7,500.08/month to $7,875.00/monthManager V: $7,876.00/month to $8,487.40/month General DescriptionPerforms highly complex to advanced (senior-level) work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Water Development Board’s Regional Water Planning Department. Responsible for the the oversight of the statewide, high-profile, regional water planning program of the agency with significant stakeholder involvement and agency and legislative data requests. Responsible for the development of the 16 regional water planning contracts, the development, agency review, and Board approval of the regional water plans. Oversees regional water planning grant contracts, and provides extensive and ongoing technical and administrative assistance to regional water planning groups and various stakeholder activities. Work requires highly proactive management involving establishing goals and objectives. Develops guidelines, procedures, policies, rules, and regulations. Develops schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals. Coordinates and evaluates department activities. Develops and evaluates budget requests and monitors budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of the Water Supply Planning Division.Essential Job FunctionsManages the agency regional water planning program.Develops and oversees 16 regional water planning grant contracts for regional water planning and related studies, assuring that products meet the intent of the scope of work, rules, and statutory requirements.Assists Director with the agency activities in support of the Interregional Planning Council.Manages the Regional Water Planning Department. Manages activities and provides direction, coordination, technical guidance, support to and supervision of agency staff of the Regional Water Planning Department.Provides effective leadership and management of the Regional Water Planning Department.Directs, monitors, and anticipates program activities and develops and implements necessary revisions to agency rules, guidance, and procedures as a result.Identifies stakeholder needs and provides extensive and proactive communications regarding technical guidance and process requirements to ensure that 16 regional water planning groups meet deadlines and statutory requirements in the development of their regional water plans.Manages all project activities within the department, providing technical direction and guidance.Monitors and reports department work activities.Provides guidance and quality control for data analysis in support of legislative, agency, public, media, and other information requests.Represents the regional water planning program at meetings with other agencies (state and federal), with legislative staff, or at conferences and panels.Oversees the development of program guidelines, procedures, policies, and rules, and provides oversight of quality control reviews of regional water plans; communications and information dissemination; funding application process; internal policy development; and program development within established deadlines.Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise completing agency activities for regional water plan review and approval by the Board, including overseeing the agency review process and materials and preparing and compiling review comments for Executive Administrator signature.Assists in compiling, writing, and otherwise developing the state water plan, including preparing materials for associated with amendments to the state water plan.Assists in reviewing SWIFT project prioritization information, including applicant eligibility and quality control reviews.Oversees development of section staff, including development of section and division goals, and identification and approval of employee job-related training.Authorizes department hiring, separations, disciplinary actions and employee performance rewards.Manages the performance of direct reports, to include, timely completion of performance appraisals, and follow-through on disciplinary actions as needed.Assigns job duties, conducts performance evaluations, clarifies roles and responsibilities, and monitors and measures performance against goals.Evaluates department performance and recommends and leads improvements.Supports department administrative requirements related to organization, budget and personnel.Ensures the provision of 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.