TWDB - 25-92: Texas Water Data Hub Administrator (Data Analyst IV)

Company Description

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.

Job Description

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 requirements**

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

General Description

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) data administration, data management, outreach, and data governance tasks in support of the Texas Water Data Hub. Work involves internal and external outreach to stakeholders to identify and coordinate the use of and access to water data for integration into a statewide data hub. Promotes adoption of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable) data principles through outreach and data management practices. Works as a member of a team to develop processes and procedures to find, document, index, and maintain FAIR water data in Texas. Identifies and establishes relationships with key personnel (federal, state, and local governments and private sector) to understand data needs and to prioritize inclusion of datasets in the Texas Water Data Hub. Develops guidelines for data use and access for all contributors to and users of a statewide data system according to FAIR data principles. Works with multidisciplinary team to guide enhancements to the Hub based on human centered design principles, user needs, and program goals. Serves as a resource to less-experienced co-workers, presents project updates, and recommends and implements program activities with manager’s approval. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to Manager of Data Coordination & Innovation Department within the Water, Science & Conservation Office.  

Essential Job Functions

• Administers the Texas Water Data Hub.
• Responds to data requests and inquiries, maintaining links and user databases.
• Develops administration guidelines and procedures as needed throughout development and maintenance of the Hub project.   
• Assists in development and implementation of outreach plans to identify partnership opportunities to support the buildout of the Texas Water Data Hub.  
• Develops guidelines for water data stakeholders that set expectations for data sharing and use and adhere to FAIR data principles.  
• Develops guidelines, standards, and procedures for user interactions with the Texas Water Data Hub which are updated to reflect users’ needs and desired outcomes as needed.   
• Works closely with data hub development and coordination team and IT Data Services to implement metadata schemas and integration strategies for water data across the agency.  
• Validates data integration processes for the Texas Water Data Hub and identifies security and integrity issues.  
• Identifies data sources and extraction processes needed to integrate published water data into the Texas Water Data Hub.
• Collaborates with development teams to ensure processes are successfully implemented.  
• Compiles and evaluates water data and information, including applications, and maintains a catalog that is updated regularly.  
• Develops and provides presentations and/or training sessions as needed for Texas Water Data Hub data users and data providers.  
• Develops working ontology of water data and relationships between water data types for Texas.   
• Identifies data gaps, errors, anomalies, inconsistencies, and redundancies by analyzing the content, structure, and relationships within data.  
• Develops use cases demonstrating data interoperability and plans for data interoperability integration based on ontology development findings, data gap analyses, and user testing.  
• Works closely with developers to perform root cause analyses related to issues and bugs on the Texas Water Data Hub site.   
• Reviews submitted metadata for non-conformance to published data standards based on review of technical metadata of various source systems.  
• Ensures proper data governance and standards are being met within the Texas Water Data Hub catalog.   
• 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. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Data Science, Information Science, Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, or a related field.   
• Three years of relevant work experience in data analysis, data management, and/or data standards in a professional work environment.   
• One year of experience working directly with water-focused datasets. 
• Relevant education and experience can be substituted for each other on a year-for-year basis.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree, or working towards completion of a graduate degree, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Data Science, Information Science, GIS, Natural/Physical/Environmental Science, Engineering, Planning, or a related field. 
• Three years of professional experience in data development, data management, or water resources.  
• Previous experience building and working with web services or APIs. 
• Previous experience documenting, using, and/or managing metadata schemas or standards.  
• Previous experience with the development and analysis of geospatial, engineering, and/or scientific data, including time-series data.  
• Previous experience with Texas water resources data or a water resources data hub.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the Data Coordination & Innovation Department. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.  
• Knowledge of data schemas and data mapping services.  
• Knowledge of metadata, reference data, relational databases, technical architecture, and metadata management.   
• Knowledge of relational database concepts, common data standards, and data management practices.  
• Knowledge of GIS and/or hydrologic modeling and related software and tools of the profession.   
• 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 scientific data collection, management, interpretation, and visualization.   
• Skills in programming/scripting languages, such as Python or equivalent.  
• Skills in spatial data analysis techniques (e.g., ArcGIS, etc.) and common statistical analysis techniques.  
• Skills in the development of scientific applications, web applications, and/or web services.  
• Skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.   
• Skills in interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of customers and stakeholders.  
• Skills in presenting to the general public.  
• Ability to communicate both technical and non-technical issues clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.  
• Ability to utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex problems and devise solutions.  
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze data.   
• Ability to meet public/government officials to initiate collaborative efforts and to request data for integration into work products.
• 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 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 8 hours, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.  
• Ability to train others.

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 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