Maintenance Program Specialist - State Operation Center Liaision

Job Description

Position Information

Join the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and play a key role in enhancing statewide operations! We're seeking a dedicated professional to support and represent TxDOT at the State Operations Center. As part of the Maintenance Division, you’ll provide valuable support and guidance to districts across Texas, while offering high-level technical expertise in the field of maintenance operations and emergency response.

This position requires independent work planning and prioritization to meet objectives, with minimal supervision. If you're ready to make an impact, apply today and help shape the future of transportation in Texas!

This position is currently located at the Department of Public Safety at 5805 North Lamar Blvd Austin TX 78752 and is expected to move to 4125 South FM 973, Austin, TX 78719 next year. As an essential employee supporting emergency operations, the incumbent must be able to report to the designated work location within one (1) hour of notification during emergency situations.

This position includes participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation and may require overnight shifts. Employees may be required to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and other times outside normal business hours to support operational and emergency response needs.

70,000.00

Yearly

Exempt

Dps Headquarters 5805 North Lamar Boulevard Austin 78752

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Day Job Shift Details :
Monday - Friday, with some weekends based on emergencies

Onsite

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)

Provides highly professional expertise for coordination with other state agency partners at the State Operations Center for TxDOT's support for planning, response, and recovery during statewide events. Work requires working with partners from across the state during intense emergency events. Work requires contact with local, county, and state elected officials as well as some contact with private entities. Employees at this level are expected to have a calm attitude, and high level of problem solving skills in high-stress events.

The employee will need to be able to make sound decisions during emergency event.

• Assists in the development and review of policies on maintenance programs including emergency response (ER).
• Coordinates programs and projects to enhance efficiency and streamline operations such as but not limited to:
  TxDOT Homeland Security programs, TxDOT Emergency Response, TxDOT Maintenance training programs.
• Drives/travels to districts and maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs such as provide training to districts on ER or other MNT programs.
• May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
• Provides technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoring correspondence and writing memorandums and reports. May serve as a project let on ER projects.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems. This could include producing briefouts for senior leadership and state officials, and Power Points specific to trainings or events.
• Trains other employees in various aspects of maintenance programs. This could include various trainings on ER.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general studies.

Experience:

5 years experience in transportation maintenance, construction inspection or related activities. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). College education and/or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and

Certifications:

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

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