Job Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available athttp://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):

1. TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
2. Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
3. Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
4. Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)

Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.

Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00042285&tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).

Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

PLEASE NOTE

Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment (month & year), supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Work involves providing planning, oversight, high-level expertise, and coordination for multiple design and/or advanced/complex building construction projects and maintenance of facilities; and requires contact with governmental officials, consultants, contractors and private entities. Construction projects consist of new construction at the agency's secure correctional facilities and repairs and renovations to such facilities, including projects to ensure public safety. Reports to the Director of Construction & Engineering and works in close partnership with the construction and energy architect/engineer, facility administrators, facility business coordinators, and construction contracting team.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Requires extensive travel, work in excess of 40 hours per work week, and be on-call.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs, coordinates, and evaluates multiple construction projects and activities concurrently including change requests, change orders, submittal review, and requests for information, using accepted project management methodologies. (10%)

Develops and schedules project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors. (5%)

Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, resources requirements, and cost estimates and projections; reviews and recommends proposals and bids to program management; and assists with capital budget estimates and gathers data for Legislative Appropriations Requests. (5%)

Develops and/or interprets guidelines, regulations, laws, policies and procedures for area of responsibility. (5%)

Develops and implements plans to communicate to and coordinate with facility administrators regarding construction processes, including schedules, conflicts, and other activities impacting facility operations; assigns and evaluates the work of field staff including maintenance, electrician, HVAC and contractors. (5%)

Develops criteria for evaluating construction projects and proposals and other pertinent information relating to construction projects; compiles and coordinates the distribution of project information and status reports. (5%)

Collaborates and consults with the construction and energy engineer for technical engineering expertise. (5%)

Coordinates, monitors, and verifies compliance with applicable codes, statutes, regulations, and internal and external requirements. (5%))

Monitors and manages project cost to ensure project completion within budget; compiles and distributes project budget expenditure reports; and informs program management of unanticipated facility construction related budget needs. (15%)

Monitors and manages project quality to ensure project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications. (10%)

Identifies potential risks and challenges, and designs and develops strategies for mitigation. (5%)

Prepares management, operational, and productivity reports, including special projects and non-routine reports; and provides relevant information to program management regarding status of construction projects. (10%)

Compiles and distributed construction project information, project status reports and project budget expenditures; and assists in developing project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, and cost estimates and projections. (10%)

Assists in assessing and demonstrating the need for and feasibility of new construction projects, major repairs, and other capital budget projects; and stimulates interest in and commitment for projects. (5%)

Monitors outcomes for racial, ethnic, and gender disparities and takes action to address identified disparities.

Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazar ds and corrects hazards when possible.

• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.



Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree. Eight (8) years of full-time wage earning experience in construction, building repair and renovation, architectural or engineer design, or related field, with three years of wage-earning construction project management experience.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in business, public, or construction administration, architecture, engineering, industrial engineering, or related field.

• Certification in any relevant construction trade program.

• Working knowledge of project management principles.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.

• Completed course hours of graduate study may substituted for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

• Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Climbing ladders

Climbing stairs

Alphabetizing

Repeated bending

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Dual simultaneous grasping

Manual/finger dexterity

Identify colors

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Construction field/industry

• Systems and procedures to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance.

• And understanding of building construction and renovation.

• And comprehension of building codes and specifications, safety regulations, and relevant local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Budget processes.

• Project management theories and practices applicable to projects of moderate scope.

Skill in:

• Project management monitoring and addressing changes in scope and budget.

• Operating computers and applicable software.

Ability to:

• Exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions.

• Manage project activities and identify project risks and gaps.

• Establish project goals and objectives; identify problems; evaluate alternatives; and implement effective solutions.

• Analyze complex information and to develop plans to address identified issues regarding construction projects.

• Assist with conducting construction inspections and confer with contractors regarding construction problems, using negotiation and facilitation skills.

• Devise solutions to problems and/or make recommendations for improvement.

• Prepare and edit reports and publications.

• Review reports furnished by field construction contractors to compare costs and verify scopes of work.

• Assist with preparing budget requests for construction projects.

• Develop, evaluate and interpret policies and procedures.

• Process information logically, make decisions, and to demonstrate the soundness of those decisions.

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet established deadlines.

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders and maintain a professional, courteous demeanor.

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Coordinate the work of others.

• Travel extensively, work in excess of 40 hours per work week, and be on-call.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran's preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor's Office at Program Management MOS Codes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.