TPD Center of Excellence Dir

TxDOT's Transportation Programs Division is looking for a Center of Excellence Director based in Austin, TX.  We have a diverse workforce of over 12,000 employees statewide. If you want to build an exciting career, let’s talk!

At TxDOT we value employee work-life-balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include flexed and compressed work schedules, wellness leave incentive, in-house wellness center, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

Work Location: 6230 Stassney Lane, Austin, TX 78744          

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

• 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.

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Maintaining a safe working environment

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

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes.

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

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