TDCJ - Program Specialist I - Facilities Review

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Job Duties:

Provides technical support for program planning and implementation, offering guidance to staff and external partners. Assists with on-site facility reviews, verifying operations and maintenance practices and reviewing related documentation. Confirms equipment and mechanical systems against records and helps prepare reports that highlight discrepancies and corrective actions. Supports organizing facility review procedures, developing policies, and conducting specialized program evaluations. Aides unit staff by providing technical assistance and training on the Maintenance Business Management System and monitors compliance with established policies and procedures.

You'd be a GOOD fit if:

You have a 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).

You have three years full-time, wage-earning program administration, public administration, facilities maintenance, or technical program support experience

You have operational review or auditing experience, preferred.

You have electrical or mechanical maintenance experience, preferred.

You'd be a GREAT fit if:

You have knowledge of maintenance policies, procedures, and techniques.

You have knowledge of construction or industrial methods and practices.

You have knowledge of review and audit procedures and techniques.

You have knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

You have knowledge of structural, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, or welding practices, methods, materials, and specifications.

You have knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

You have skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

You have skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.

You have skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

You have skill in problem-solving techniques.

You have skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

You have skill to prepare and maintain accurate records and files in an automated system.

You have skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

You have skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

You have skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.

You have skill to train others.

*For the full Job Description, please click the link below:

Program Specialist I - Facilities Review

Additional Information:

Travel 

100% - Position may spend 16+ nights away per month

Work Site Visits  

No

Study Material  

No 

Pre-Service Training Academy Required 

Yes

Hazardous Duty/Longevity Position 

Hazardous

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

Contact Information:

Questions concerning this                                               Questions concerning the application

position can be directed to:                                              process can be directed to:                           

Lincoln Clark                                                                              Zilleah Ross

Hiring Manager                                               OR                      Human Resources

936-437-7342                                                                              936-437-3150

[email protected]                                                    [email protected]

Important Note to the Candidate:

Military Preference

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

Military Occupation Specialty Codes

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Click on the occupational category for the position.

Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office, Military Crosswalk Guide.

The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.

Applications submitted through Work in Texas

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.

Eligibility

An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.

EEO Statement:

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.  You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.