Floodplain Project Manager
Travis County, TX

Travis County's Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) department is seeking to fill the Floodplain Project Manager position with an authentic and dynamic leader. This position is eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule! 

The County Floodplain Administrator is looking for a new Floodplain Project Manager to join the Travis County team.  This position develops and implements specific countywide floodplain management policies, procedures, and projects consistent with the County’s Floodplain Program and associated regulatory requirements.  Successful candidates will have knowledge of standard theory, principles, practices, and techniques of floodplain management; federal, State, Local and County floodplain regulations and guidelines; methods, practices and techniques of review, inspections, compliance and enforcement.

This position will be responsible for the implementation of floodplain management techniques, specifications and management practices; local land development, transportation and roadway design; and implementation of floodplain management procedures within an organization.  This role will require professionals to have the ability to research and analyze floodplain management related issues; conduct floodplain assessments and studies; convey complex and simple items relating to engineering and land development; research issues, compile comments, update databases, correspond by phone, email and virtual meetings; read and analyze complex engineering materials, evaluate complex issues regarding proposed development projects; assess the impacts of proposed land development and/or maintenance practices upon floodplain management; and analyze and interpret mapped and graphic data and plans for land management and capital improvement projects.  Additional needs for this role include experience with grant technical writing and knowledge of grant guidelines, procedures and funding agencies.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Biology, Botany, Natural Resources, Business Administration or a directly related field and four (4) years of experience in natural resources/ environmental analysis and grant management, including program and project development, implementation and grant administration, and including one (1) year of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience; or any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.  If licensed in another state, candidates must acquire license reciprocity in the State of Texas within six (6) months of hire date.  The County would also prefer candidates to have their credentials as a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). 
 

Location: Austin, Texas
Salary: $70,000 - $85,000
Final filing date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Please make sure to have your Resume, Cover Letter, and List of References ready for upload before you start the application process. One combined document that includes all three items is preferred.