Senior HVAC Programs Specialist

Program Specialist VII - HVAC Specialist - Facilities Division

Job Description - HVAC Specialist - Facilities Division (019064) )

FACILITIES

United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE

Office and Administrative Support

Regular

Full-time

Travel Moderate

Monthly – Salary/Salary Range: $5,942.62 (Ret 2.5% Less)

Exempt

May 22, 2026, 5:00:00 AM

Performs highly advanced consultative services and technical assistance work. This role involves planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing the agency’s Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program; providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public; and providing guidance to others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to plan, implement, coordinate, and monitor the agency’s HVAC program; assists in analyzing applications and variations of programs to develop an action plan for improving program operations; and prepares justifications for the implementation of procedural and policy changes.
• Oversees the evaluation of information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify problems and recommend improvements; participates in and conducts surveys and reviews to ensure compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; and recommends and coordinates activities to produce a more effective program.
• Assists program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems; studies and analyzes operations and problems; evaluates research findings relative to specific projects; and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
• Provides training and technical assistance in the program area to include HVAC system and equipment repairs, code requirements, troubleshooting, programming boiler controls, water treatment, and corrosion control.
• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major coursework in Construction and Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred. Each year of experience 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 experience in the operation, maintenance, or repair of HVAC systems and equipment.

3. Current Environmental Protection Agency approved Universal Refrigerant Containment Certification.

4. Must have or be able to obtain a current State of Texas Class A Contractor’s License with Environmental Air Conditioning and Commercial Refrigeration Endorsements within twelve months of employment date.

5. Must maintain valid license(s) for continued employment in the position.

6. Selected applicants without the required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply will result in separation from employment.

7. Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined by state law.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems mechanical and electrical designs and maintenance policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill…