TWDB - 25-40 - Geographic Data Coordinator (Geographic Information Specialist IV) - Texas Water Development Board (TWDB)

The mission of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is to lead the state's efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas and its citizens. Our mission is a vital part of Texas' overall vision and the state's mission and goals that relate to maintaining the viability of the state's natural resources, health, and economic development.

To accomplish our goals of planning for the state's water resources and providing affordable water and wastewater services, the TWDB provides water planning, data collection and dissemination, financial assistance, and technical assistance services to the citizens of Texas. The tremendous population growth that the state continues to experience and the recurrent threat of severe drought only intensify the need for the TWDB to accomplish its goals in an effective and efficient manner.

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) endorses telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about our employee 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. 

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

General Description

Performs advanced (senior-level) geographic information systems (GIS) work. Work involves performing daily activities within the Strategic Mapping (StratMap) Program group to coordinate the input and analysis of geographic information. Develops accurate GIS datasets and other representations of data and expands the Texas Geographic Information Office (TxGIO) available data resources. Serves as the liaison between TxGIO and other state and government agencies to identify needs for TxGIO geographic information services. Serves as lead worker providing direction to others, guiding and training TxGIO interns during their tenure and assisting staff with GIS data problems, and solutions. Communicates with various federal, state, regional, and local governments through outreach to establish working relationships for data sharing and/or data exchange. Develops, updates and maintains statewide land parcel, address point, and boundary datasets. Works with the TxGIO staff to help develop data schemas to normalize land parcel, address point, and boundary datasets from multiple sources into a common structure/standard that benefits state users. Uses GIS technology to develop data and perform analytics required to quality assure products and make them ready for data distribution. Conducts research and analysis to ensure accurate use of data and to resolve conflicting information. Provides consulting services and technical assistance to staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public as needed to support the TxGIO data products. Provides internal and external training as needed to help others understand how the data products are to be used and/or maintained. May train others. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the TxGIO Strategic Mapping Department.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the acquisition and standardization of statewide land parcels, address points, and various boundaries for distribution from TxGIO. 
• Advances the acquisition and production of statewide land parcels, address points, and boundaries through automation techniques.
• Tests, develops, analyzes, and manages projects for new geographic information systems datasets for use by the Texas GIS community and the public. 
• Creates and prepares geospatial datasets for public distribution.
• Serves as liaison to other state and government agencies in Texas to assist in the advancement of GIS data and geo-enabling data through TxGIO geographic information services. 
• Periodically reviews existing guidelines and specifications for the development and maintenance of statewide land parcels, address points, boundaries, and other datasets for maintaining normalized data products. 
• Collaborates with TxGIO staff, the Texas GIS Solution Group, and other governmental partners through outreach to define new data goals, strategies, work processes, and procedures that may impact the development of land parcels, address points, and other datasets. 
• Works with the StratMap Program Manager and Texas Geographic Information Officer to develop strategies for establishing working relationships with governmental entities to identify, define, and develop authoritative datasets.
• Works with the TWDB Data Officer, TWDB Data and GIS Committee, and the TxGIO Information Technology team on GIS data steward activities.
• Reviews TWDB GIS Data Governance compliance and best practices.
• Provides assistance to requests for geospatial data along with using GIS tools to maintain and manage land parcels, address points, boundaries, and other datasets.
• Coordinates with other TxGIO staff for clarifying customer needs and provides exceptional response and direct contact with customers. 
• Presents at special events and conferences such as the Texas GIS Forum to promote the benefits and requirements of land parcels, address points and other datasets and to promote the StratMap Program and solicit needs for TxGIO GIS datasets.
• Provides consultative services to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public on the needs and benefits of land parcels, address points, and other datasets. 
• Organizes training and/or workshops as needed to promote the use and maintenance of land parcels, address points, and other datasets. 
• Trains interns and other staff members in GIS, remote sensing, and data problems and solutions.
• Develops, updates, and maintains annually any formal work process documentation that outlines how data are created and maintained throughout the entire life cycle.
• Maintains a contact database with names and resources that have direct input to the development and maintenance of land parcels, address points, and boundaries.
• Performs complex mapping and GIS analysis of data products especially during emergency situations as determined by the StratMap Program Manager. 
• Supports internal StratMap projects by providing QA/QC activities and developing residual products as required. 
• Assists with StratMap statements of work and evaluation of bid proposals for the acquisition of data or services as required to ensure a fair and accurate selection of a qualified vendor. 
• Provides support for TxGIO events.
• Collaborates with TxGIO web developers to develop and maintain TxGIO website content and material to support StratMap data layers and relevant information about data availability and acquisition news and other StratMap Program initiatives. 
• 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, preferably in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Geography, Geographic Information Systems Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field. 
• Five years of relevant work experience with geographic information systems analysis and design work.
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with leadership techniques, data production methods, and coordination of people and resources to produce public facing GIS datasets. 
• Experience managing projects and cooperative agreements. 
• Skill in negotiating and facilitating interaction with work-related professionals to achieve required goals.
• Experience creating, editing, and managing large geospatial databases.
• Experience using GIS tools and applying GIS techniques to develop GIS data used in a real-world environment. 
• Experience with the Esri suite, ArcGIS Online.
• Experience with FME.
• Experience working with Texas governmental agencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to TxGIO.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
• Knowledge of managing projects and cooperative agreements. 
• Knowledge of terminology related to geographic information systems, including legal descriptions, cartography, engineering, construction plans, aerial photography, and orthophotography. 
• Knowledge of operating computers, software applications, and peripheral devices. 
• Skills in using Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Access.
• Skills in use of internet, email, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database software.
• Skills in decision making and problem solving. 
• Skills in building cooperative partnerships with and providing services and products to internal and external customers. 
• Skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 
• Skills in using FME, Esri ArcGIS/Pro suite, ERDAS, LP360, QGIS, and Global Mapper. 
• Skills in managing geospatial datasets and geodatabases. 
• Skills in organization. 
• Ability to analyze geographic information systems and procedures.
• 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 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 10% 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 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to train others.

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 https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Login in the CAPPS online application system https://tinyurl.com/CAPPS-Jobs. Please visit our job opportunities page 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, Stephen F. Austin Building

1700 North Congress Ave., Room 670, Austin, Texas 78701

Please contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Phone: (512) 475-2142

Email: HR(AT)twdb.texas.gov