Position InformationDo you have experience managing complex projects and programs? Do you want to lead Aviation-specific efforts and discussion at the state and national level? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders all over the state of Texas? We may have the perfect position for you! TxDOT's Aviation Division is looking for an Aviation Business Operations Manager I based in Austin, TX.The Aviation Division is responsible for maintaining the fleet of aircraft used across the state, working with state and federal funding to support and improve over 300 airports across Texas, and provides air transportation for state business and emergency needs. We are looking for dedicated, project-focused individuals eager to expand their focus and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits and PerksAt 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 PackageTo view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Position DescriptionPerforms complex project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of a small project or phase (s) of a larger project at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties:
- Communicates and explains project methodology and processes to interested groups and team members.
- Compiles and distributes project information, status reports, and project budget expenditures.
- Coordinates project activities with other state agencies, governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors and assure coordination and approvals through FHWA.
- Coordinates, plans, and evaluates a small project or phases (s) of a larger project using accepted project management methodologies.
- Develops criteria for evaluating programs, proposals, and other pertinent information related to areas of responsibility.
- Develops project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections.
- Identifies potential project impediments, risks, and issues; and designs strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
- Initiates projects, obtains authorization and commitment, and demonstrates business need and project feasibility.
- May serve as a lead worker and the related tasks.
- Monitors and manages project cost and quality to ensure project is completed within budget and to ensure deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications.
- Prepares and monitors scorecards, dashboards, metrics, and goals.
- Reviews and evaluates proposals and bids and submits to management for approval.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration.Experience: 3 years project management, process engineering and/or business process improvement methodologies. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent).Substitutions: Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis; OR, related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum QualificationsLicenses and Certifications:
- Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the Aviation industry is preferred.
Competencies:
- Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken
- Project management theories and practices applicable to highly complex projects
- Systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor's performance
- Communication planning, training planning, and related change management disciplines
- Process improvement methodologies
- Addressing changes in scope and budget
- Collecting and evaluating data and presenting to senior leadership
- Project management monitoring
- Planning a program of improvement projects to accomplish a set of performance goals
- Operating computers and applicable computer software
- Communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees
- Identify project risks and gaps
- Evaluate process performance
- Establish project goals and objectives
- Manage project activities
- Prepare reports
- Demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills
- Exercises a logical process to define problems, establish facts, draw supportable conclusions and make decisions in direct support of business objectives and goals
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools/boxes
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels ;receive information by oral communication
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Conditions of Employment:Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)