FACILITIES
Director IV - Facilities Engineering Management - Facilities Division (010243)
FACILITIES, Huntsville, Texas, us, 77344
Job Description - Director IV - Facilities Engineering Management - Facilities Division (010243) (26000069)
Job Description
Organization FACILITIES
Primary Location United States - Texas - HUNTSVILLE
Job Management
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Travel: No
Salary/Salary Range: $12,473.16 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis: Yearly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Longevity Pay
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Jan 8, 2026 6:00:00 AM
Closing Date Jan 21, 2026 5:59:00 AM
JOB SUMMARY Performs advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in the Facilities Division Maintenance program. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budgets; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Directs the activities of staff within a program area; establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; directs evaluation activities; oversees, reviews, and approves budgets; and provides direction, guidance, and assistance in the program area.
B. Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan; plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; identifies the need to revise program areas; and recommends staffing and funding for program activities.
C. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies; reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations and monitors compliance; and reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
D. Directs the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation and develops the agency’s position regarding legislative impact; represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings; provides liaison to local, state, and federal agencies; and ensures compliance with laws pertaining to the program area.
E. Supervises the work of others; and directs staff development and training requirements.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree in engineering 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). Master’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from a college or university accredited by the CHEA or by the USDE preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required eleven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
2. Eleven years full-time, wage-earning engineering or architectural experience to include five years experience in the supervision of employees.
3. Experience in planning and designing correctional facilities preferred.
4. Governmental agency experience preferred.
5. Currently licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Texas, or if currently or previously licensed as a professional engineer in any state, must obtain Texas professional engineer licensure within six months of date of employment.
* Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
* Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.
Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and facility management.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, statutes, and codes pertaining to design and construction of government facilities.
3. Knowledge of engineering principles, design techniques, and practices.
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 in reading and interpreting working plans, drawings, survey data, and specifications in developing unit and parametric quantity cost estimating.
8. Skill in reviewing and applying policies, procedures, rules, regulations, schedules, guidelines, and contract requirements.
9. Skill to oversee and direct program activities.
10. Skill to plan, design, and coordinate multiple projects and activities.
11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
12. Skill to supervise the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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.
Additional Information 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: Amy Bullard Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-3060 EMAIL amy.bullard@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code 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 Auditor's Office
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.
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Job Description
Organization FACILITIES
Primary Location United States - Texas - HUNTSVILLE
Job Management
Employee Status Regular
Schedule Full-time
Travel: No
Salary/Salary Range: $12,473.16 (RET 2.5% Less)
Pay Basis: Yearly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Longevity Pay
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status Exempt
Job Posting Jan 8, 2026 6:00:00 AM
Closing Date Jan 21, 2026 5:59:00 AM
JOB SUMMARY Performs advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in the Facilities Division Maintenance program. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budgets; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. Directs the activities of staff within a program area; establishes goals and objectives that support overall strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; directs evaluation activities; oversees, reviews, and approves budgets; and provides direction, guidance, and assistance in the program area.
B. Develops and establishes goals and objectives consistent with the agency strategic plan; plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; identifies the need to revise program areas; and recommends staffing and funding for program activities.
C. Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports and studies; reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations and monitors compliance; and reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
D. Directs the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation and develops the agency’s position regarding legislative impact; represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings; provides liaison to local, state, and federal agencies; and ensures compliance with laws pertaining to the program area.
E. Supervises the work of others; and directs staff development and training requirements.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, and Training 1. Bachelor's degree in engineering 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). Master’s degree in Engineering or Architecture from a college or university accredited by the CHEA or by the USDE preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required eleven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
2. Eleven years full-time, wage-earning engineering or architectural experience to include five years experience in the supervision of employees.
3. Experience in planning and designing correctional facilities preferred.
4. Governmental agency experience preferred.
5. Currently licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Texas, or if currently or previously licensed as a professional engineer in any state, must obtain Texas professional engineer licensure within six months of date of employment.
* Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in position.
* Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.
Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and facility management.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, rules, statutes, and codes pertaining to design and construction of government facilities.
3. Knowledge of engineering principles, design techniques, and practices.
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 in reading and interpreting working plans, drawings, survey data, and specifications in developing unit and parametric quantity cost estimating.
8. Skill in reviewing and applying policies, procedures, rules, regulations, schedules, guidelines, and contract requirements.
9. Skill to oversee and direct program activities.
10. Skill to plan, design, and coordinate multiple projects and activities.
11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
12. Skill to supervise the work of others.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 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.
Additional Information 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: Amy Bullard Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-3060 EMAIL amy.bullard@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code 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 Auditor's Office
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.
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