Career Opportunities

Top Work Places 2022 - Austin American StatesmanThank you for your interest in employment with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB). Employees of the TWDB enjoy excellent benefits along with an incredible opportunity to do important work and make a positive difference for the state of Texas. We endorse telecommuting and hybrid workplace plans, in addition to other flexible work alternatives. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, flexible work hours so you can have a work/life balance and much more! We encourage you to apply for positions that match your qualifications.

Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected.

Voluntary Intern Job Vacancy Notice

Austin Area Career Fairs

Metro Area Job Fair
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Workforce Solutions of Williamson County
575 Round Rock West, Suite 240
Round Rock, TX 78681

North Austin Career Fair
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Workforce Solutions - North
9001 North IH-35, Suite 110
Austin, TX 78753

Handshakes for Heroes
Thursday, June 29, 2023
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Texas Veterans Commission with Workforce Solutions of Williamson County
575 Round Rock West, Suite 240
Round Rock, TX 78681

College Campus Career Fairs

Juneteenth HBCU Alliance: Texas Southern University & Prairie View A&M University
Friday, June 16, 2023
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
POST Houston
401 Franklin Street
Houston, TX 77201


General Job Posting

Don't see a job you like? Submit a general State of Texas Application for the position below for current or future consideration. Resumes with the referenced ID# below will additionally be accepted prior to application; however a State of Texas Application is required prior to any scheduled job interview.

23-GEN - TWDB General Position - Open and salary/month varies.


Current Job Listings

In order to view the entire job posting requirements, please click on the job title for each posting. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

All applications for employment with the TWDB must be submitted via email to hr@twdb.texas.gov or in Work In Texas prior to the job posting closing. PAPER and FAX APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED, with the exception of those from TWDB internal job applicants.

See "How to apply" for further application instructions. For any questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources by phone at (512) 475-2142 or via email: hr@twdb.texas.gov.

Open Positions
Job Title ID# Status Salary/Mo
State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program Specialist (Program Specialist III – V) 23-24 REVISED 2023-01-24 $3,900.00 - $5,666.67*
Project Manager I/II (Engineering Reviewer) 23-37 REVISED 05/19/2023 $4,200.00 - $5,250.00*
Flood Outreach Specialist (Program Specialist II-IV) 23-40 REVISED 05/12/2023 $3,293.42 - $5,833.33*
Agricultural Water Data Specialist (Data Analyst II) 23-52 03/22/2023 $4,583.33 - 5,518.75*
WSC Executive Assistant Team Leader (Executive Assistant II-III) 23-53R REPOST 04/07/2023 $4,667.00 - $5,625.00*
Help Desk Support (Systems Support Specialist II/III) 23-54 03/20/2023 $3,543.00 - $4,467.00*
Regional Water Planner (Planner III) 23-56 04/13/2023 $4,023.17 - $5,025.00*
Hydrometeorology Data Analyst (Data Analyst IV) 23-58 04/03/2023 $4,917.00 - $6,250.00*
Water Loss Specialist (Program Specialist III) 23-64 04/12/2023 $4,633.50
CWSRF Coordinator (Program Specialist III-V) 23-66 05/08/2023 $3,900.00 - $5,620.00*
Groundwater Modeler (Geoscientist II-III, Geologic Specialist II, or Hydrologist II-III) 23-70 04/27/2023 $4,700.00 - $5,600.00*
Agricultural Water Conservation Specialist (Program Specialist II) 23-71 04/25/2023 $4,300.00
Flood Mitigation Grant Coordinator (Grant Specialist I-II) 23-72 04/27/2023 $4,166.67 - $5,000.00*
Groundwater Monitoring Specialist (Hydrologist I) 23-73 04/25/2023 $3,916.67
Field Technician (Hydrologist I-II) 23-74 04/25/2023 $3,081.34 - $4,174.88*
Systems Analyst IV-V 23-76 05/10/2023 $6,000.00 - $6,875.00*
Accounts Travel Accountant (Accountant III-IV) 23-77 INTERNAL POSTING 05/23/2023 $3,520.33 - $4,800.00*
Accounts Payable Accountant (Accountant III-IV) 23-78 INTERNAL POSTING 05/23/2023 $3,520.33 - $4,800.00*
Financial Analyst I 23-79 05/25/2023 $4,166.66 - $4,416.66*
Groundwater Specialist (Geoscientist II-IV/Geologic Specialist II) 23-81 05/17/2023 $4,773.00 - $6,150.00*
WSC Office Coordinator (Executive Assistant I) 23-82 05/23/2023 $4,000.00
Field Hydrologist (Hydrologist II) 23-83 05/23/2023 $3,520.34 - $4,633.50*
Closed Positions
Job Title ID# Closed Date Salary/Mo
Engineer/Engineering Reviewer (Engineer I-III/Project Manager II-III) 23-25 CLOSED 05/26/2023 $5,250.00 - $6,500.00*
Outlays Reviewer (Program Specialist II) 23-32R CLOSED 06/06/2023 $3,500.00 - $4,166.67*
Geographic Information Specialist II 23-48 CLOSED 06/06/2023 $4,333.33 - $4,500.00*
Groundwater Scientist (Geoscientist II-IV/ Geologic Specialist II/ Hydrologist II-IV) 23-41 CLOSED 03/29/2023 $4,772.76 - $6,154.14*
Administrative Assistant V 23-46 CLOSED 05/26/2023 $3,081.34 - $3,750.00*
Program Administration Manager (Manager IV) 23-61 CLOSED 05/26/2023 $6,488.00 - $6,750.00*
GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Specialist IV) 23-63 CLOSED 05/18/2023 $5,416.66 - $5,833.33*
Reporting Manager (Manager IV) 23-67 CLOSED 06/06/2023 $6,488.00 - $6,750.00*
RWPD Assistant Director (Director II) 23-69 CLOSED 05/11/2023 $8,166.67 - $8,750.00*
Marketing Specialist (Information Specialist IV) 23-75 CLOSED 06/05/2023 $5,416.66 - $5,833.33*
Geographic Data Officer (Geographic Information Specialist IV) 23-80 CLOSED 06/06/2023 $5,833.33 - $6,250.00*

* Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
** Part-time salaries will be prorated and based upon scheduled hours

Equal Employment 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.

Americans with Disabilities

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).

Selective Service Registration

Selective Service Registration: Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-25, 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. Online registration and proof of registration is available on the Selective Service System.

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.

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