Program Specialist III - Maintenance Assessment Team Facilities Division - Huntsville (021011)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program; providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Participates in program planning, development, and implementation of the processes to assist agency facilities in the assessment of the effectiveness of the maintenance program; and conducts surveys and reviews to determine compliance with maintenance requirements, policies, and procedures.

B. Studies and analyzes operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; assists program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems; and reviews and assists in evaluating information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities in order to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements.

C. Recommends and coordinates activities to produce a more effective program; and assists in analyzing the applications and variations of programs to develop an action plan for improvement or to initiate new programs.

D. Assists in preparing justifications for the implementation of procedural and policy changes; prepares and assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects; and assists in developing policy and procedures manuals.

E. Provides training and technical assistance in the program area.

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department
of Education (USDE). Major course work in Criminal Justice, Public Administration,
Management, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in
excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an
accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Four years full-time, wage-earning program administration, public administration, or
technical program support experience.

3. Craftsman experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes pertaining
to maintenance and construction.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

9. Skill to establish goals and objectives.

10. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

12. Skill to train others.

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize,
lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor
equipment.

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and
automobile.

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. 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, 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

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts 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.

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. *

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

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