TPD Center of Excellence Dir

Position Information

TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Center of Excellence Director based in Austin, TX.

Work Location: 6230 Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744

Benefits and Perks

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Position Description

Directs and manages business process improvements, processes and procedures, professional and organizational development, and

operational functions for the Transportation Programs Division (TPD). Oversees curriculum development and training for engineering

operations-related activities. Helps to establish and monitors performance standards for all TPD sections. Manages business and

office support functions in the areas of legislative analysis, policy development and interpretation, resource allocation, budget

preparation, forecasting, purchasing, contract management, equipment, facilities, special projects, strategic planning, records

support and audit functions. Works with division section directors' management on improvements related to Transportation

Programs' processes to better support the agency's and industry's delivery of the Unified Transportations Program. Reports to the

Transportation Programs Division Director. Supervises a group of professional and technical employees. Work requires extensive

contact with high-level executives, governmental officials, private entities, internal agency audiences, and the public. Employees

at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Acts as Legislative Liaison and assists with policy interpretation and/or legislative analysis.
• Provides advice regarding counseling and disciplinary procedures; serves as a facilitator and/or mediator.
• Forecasts short and long-term projections including support from multiple funding sources and confers with staff to
  recommend priorities and future goal planning.
• Directs and oversees administrative and business functions to include contract administration, purchasing, budget,
  forecasting, planning, inventory control, reporting, and coordinating and monitoring functional activities.
• Oversees record support functions in the areas of records management, central files, records disposition and
  correspondence.
• Meets with customers and stakeholders at the districts and in the divisions.
• Drives and/or travels to represent the Division or the Department at national, state and local levels concerning
  Transportation Programs related matters.
• Advises Division management on all personnel related matters including performance management and alternative workplace
  strategies.
• Supervises TxDOT employees by assigning duties; authorizing personnel actions; approving leave requests; conducting
  career conversations; and motivating team to accomplish established goals.
• Administers the department's Project Management Professional Development Program for assigned staff. Prepares future
  leaders in the area of project management.
• Helps to establish performance standards for all TPD sections, and evaluates the effectiveness of TPD activities and
  reports on performance standards to the TPD Division Director.
• Oversees the development of curriculum and the administration of training for TPD, other department personnel, as well as
  external stakeholders involved with transportation programs.
• Oversees Divisions Strategic communications efforts.
• Develops Division policies, procedures and guidelines and monitors compliance.
• Establishes and assures execution of Division audit and lessons learned program.
• Reviews the results of special inquiries and open records, internal audits, research studies, forecasts and modeling
  exercises to provide direction and guidance in changes to Division process and procedures.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 6 years of experience in business operations, change management, continuous improvement, transportation-related business or support activities, such as budget, contract administration or resource management. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Must have three (3) years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Extensive knowledge of

• Government programs and operations affecting highway and transportation development
• Business management practices and procedures
• Quality management/continuous improvement methods, policies and procedures
• Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
• Information systems/technology processes and procedures
• Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
• Developing, implementing, monitoring budgets and financial reporting

Considerable knowledge of

• WCAG and Section 508 compliance for accessible design.
• ADA accessibility requirements and compliance
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• The Texas Public Information Act
• Applicable ADA laws, rules, and regulations and associated administrative practices.
• Web accessibility, Section 508 and WCAG checkpoint compliance

Expert skill in

• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
  adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or
  data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Delivering presentations and training to large and small audiences both in-person and online

Proficient skill in

• Maintaining a safe working environment

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.