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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.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; communicating with project management and other relevant parties; and directing assigning and evaluating project staff. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Directs develops oversees and evaluates programs and projects using accepted program and project management methodologies; initiates multi-agency or enterprise-level projects obtains authorization and commitment and demonstrates business need and project feasibility; and develops criteria for evaluating programs proposals and other pertinent information related to project assignments.

B. Develops project budgets schedules work plans resources requirements and cost estimates and projections; develops and implements plans to communicate project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members; and reviews and recommends proposals and bids to management.

C. Monitors and manages project quality and cost to ensure that project deliverables are acceptable fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications and are completed within budget; and identifies potential project risks and difficulties and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.

D. Compiles and distributes project information project status reports and project budget expenditures; coordinates project activities with other states agencies governmental jurisdictions or private sector partners and contractors; and creates documentation procedures to capture and manage changes in the original project plan

E. Directs assigns and evaluates the work of project staff; and occasionally oversees multiple projects concurrently.

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

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors 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 Construction and Management Industrial Technology Environmental Science Engineering Architecture Architectural Engineering or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required seven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Seven years full-time wage-earning project management experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of third-party vendors preferred.

4. Criminal justice experience preferred.

5. Certification as a Project Management Professional preferred.

6. Current valid license as Professional Engineer in any state preferred.

7. Current valid registration as an Architect in any state preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of project or program management theories and practices that are highly complex in scope.

2. Knowledge of project or program costing estimating and scheduling and systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendors performance.

3. Knowledge of local state and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project or program undertaken.

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

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

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

7. Skill to establish project goals and objectives.

8. Skill to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions.

9. Skill to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

10. Skill in reviewing and applying policies procedures rules regulations schedules guidelines and contract requirements.

11. Skill to manage multiple projects and activities.

12. Skill in the use of computer software relevant to design and project management.

13. Skill in reading and interpreting working plans drawings and specifications.

14. Skill to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills. and to identify project risks and gaps.

15. Skill to identify project risks and gaps.

16. Skill to prepare or analyze project or program-related information and develop plans to address identified issues and risk.

17. Skill to prepare reports and charts.

18. Skill to manage multiple projects and activities.

19. Skill to direct assign and evaluate the work of project staff.

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend repeatedly climb stairs and ladders 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 supervisors 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
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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.