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Travis County, TX

Assistant Director of Operations

Travis County, TX, Austin, Texas, us, 78716


Salary:

$111,626.45 - $147,905.04 Annually

Location :

Austin, TX

Job Type:

Full Time

Remote Employment:

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number:

24-09593

Department:

Facilities Management - 1

Opening Date:

11/15/2024

Closing Date:

12/19/2024 11:59 PM Central

Job Summary

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation & sick leave, outstanding health & dental insurance, a free health clinic for you & your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Travis County's Facilities Management Department has great jobs that serve dozens of facilities across the county. We offer stable career options with training and tuition reimbursement available to get you to the next level in your career.

The Assistant Director of Operations Manager position assists in directing the activities and operations of the Facilities Management Department.

Distinguishing CharacteristicsThis is a job classification within the Management job family. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. This classification functions at the highest-level manager in this program area and reports to a Facilities Management Department Assistant Director or Department head. Has broad scope of operational and staff responsibility.Duties and Responsibilities

Assists with managing the maintenance and operations of Travis County facilities and property, by managing multiple sections, work groups, or services areas; coordinating activities with other sections, divisions, departments or outside agencies; and providing complex administrative support to the Facilities Management Director.Develops, reviews and utilizes data collection and metrics to establish service and staffing levels and productivity data points for effectiveness and efficiencies of service delivery methods and procedures in daily operations.Develops, reviews, forecasts, and manages implementation of capital renewal assessments and plans for Travis County Facilities.Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities for assigned service areas, programs and operations; recommends and administers policies and procedures, monitors outcomes, and recommends procedural and operational changes.Develops audit practices for quality control analysis for facility infrastructure issues and needs.Oversees and administers the daily operations of assigned service areas, programs and areas of operation.Participates in the development and administration of Facilities Management's annual budget, participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures and implements adjustments.Oversees the activities for safety programs for assigned divisions and workgroups and oversees the planning for safety programs and activities and ensures compliance with safety and environmental requirements.Manages and provides customer service to internal and external customers and responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.Assists with development and monitoring of operations and maintenance, capital budgets and responds to deviations from cost/timeline projections. Provides financial managerial reports as required.Assists with development and implementation of Facilities Management business plans in alignment with Travis County business and strategic plans, initiatives and objectives.Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Graduation with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field to Business, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or related field, plus four (4) years of related experience in facility maintenance or management, including two (2) years of experience which were in a management capacityGraduation with a master's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, or related field may substitute for non-management experience up to a maximum of one (1) yearOR,

Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:

Valid Texas Driver's License.Applicants are required to pass a criminal background check with the Texas Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Background Check.Applicants are required to successfully pass the background investigation, including fingerprint clearance.Preferred:

LEED O&MProfessional EngineersKnowledge of:

Knowledge of facility asset utilization and regulatory and legislative issues.Knowledge of building maintenance, practices, issues, and policies.Knowledge of Sustainability practices and standards such as LEED O&M, Green Seal Certification.Knowledge of real estate management processes, practices, issues, and policies.Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and methods.Knowledge of County practices, policies, and procedures.Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.Knowledge of facility asset management, condition assessments, capital renewal planning and forecasting.Skill in:

Skill in oral and written communication.Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.Skill in using computers and related software.Skill in data analysis and problem solving.Skill in planning and organizing.Ability to:

Ability to use an equity lens and framework to create inclusive, diverse, and safe workplaces and community programs.Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities or populations to build constructive and effective relationships.Ability to structure a complex organization to meet changing environments.Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other County employees and the public.Ability to quickly recognize, analyze, and respond to irregular events and emergencies.Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.Work Environment & Other Information

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be made by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to sit, stand and walk for moderate periods of time. Occasionally may be required to do medium level and/or heavy level physical work that would include reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pmWorks some holidays, Works some nights, Works some weekends.

Department: Facilities Management

Location: 700 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701

Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

BenefitsEmployment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.FY2025 Travis County Benefit Guide

In this valuable you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.

Credit UnionEmployees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.

Deferred CompensationEmployees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.

Direct DepositEmployees may sign up for direct bank deposit.

Employee Assistance ProgramTravis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.

Employee OrganizationsMembership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.

Employee Health & Wellness ClinicEmployees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.

HolidaysAn average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.

InsuranceEmployees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.

The following benefits are employee paid:

DentalVisionSupplemental Life, AD&DDependent LifeShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityLong Term Care

New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.

LongevityLongevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.

On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.

ParkingA limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.

Personal HolidaysRegular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:

January - March

3 personal holidays

April - June

2 personal holidays

July - September

1 personal holiday

October - December

None

New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.RetirementTravis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.

Sick LeaveRegular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.

Parental LeaveEach Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.

Tuition RefundCertain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.

VacationBased on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:

0 to 5 years

4.0 hours per pay period

6 to 10 years

4.5 hours per pay period

11 to 15 years

5.0 hours per pay period

16 to 20 years

5.5 hours per pay period

21 plus years

6.0 hours per pay period

Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.Workers' CompensationThe county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.

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Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field to Business, Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or related field, plus four (4) years ofrelated experience in facility maintenance or management, including two (2) years of experience in management?

YesNo

02

Do you have a LEED O&M, or Professional Engineers certification?

YesNo

03

Do you have a valid Texas Driver's License?

YesNo

04

Are you currently a Travis County Employee?

YesNo

05

Are you related to a Travis County Employee?

YesNo

06

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please provide name, department and relationship to you. If "no", please enter N/A.

Required Question