Support Services Division Deputy Director-Statewide

The Support Services Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill a Deputy Director position. This individual will partner with the Division Director to oversee operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead key programs and initiatives. The Deputy Director supervises managers and professional staff, promotes high performance, and represents the division with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and accountability for division-wide operations.

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, career development programs, tuition assistance, and various other benefits.

 Work location: The selected candidate’s work location may be Headquartered in Austin or any of the following 25 TxDOT District offices located in Abilene, Amarillo, Atlanta, Austin, Beaumont, Brownwood, Bryan, Corpus Christi, Childress, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, Laredo, Lubbock, Lufkin, Odessa, Paris, Pharr, San Angelo, San Antonio, Tyler, Waco, Wichita Falls, and Yoakum.

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 Total Compensation Package website

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

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Support Services Division by overseeing facilities planning, management and
budget, security operations, and property management, while helping direct support services and staff across multiple locations to
ensure alignment with organizational priorities. Supports the development and implementation of departmental policies, programs,
and initiatives in accordance with federal and state regulations and Transportation Commission directives. Leads, assigns, and
supervises managers and professional staff, promotes high performance and continuous improvement, serves on behalf of the Division
Director as assigned. Work requires frequent engagement with departmental leadership, government officials, private entities,
internal stakeholders, and the public. Employees at this level exercise independent judgment and are directly accountable for
assigned programs, initiatives, and work products.

Essential Duties: 

• Advises the Division Director and leadership on strategic, operational, technical, and administrative matters affecting support service programs, resources, and policy direction.
• Provides oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of division-wide systems, processes, and performance measures used to manage and evaluate support services.
• Directs and coordinates preparation of budget submissions, Legislative Appropriation Requests (LAR), and resource planning activities for assigned support functions to align funding with strategic priorities.
• Provides strategic oversight of facilities management operations, including maintenance programs, contracts, capital improvement activities, and service delivery to support statewide operational needs.
• Oversees project development, construction management and inspections, contract administration, facilities budgeting, and statewide security programs to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective service delivery.
• Ensures property management activities comply with federal and state law, agency policy, and Commission directives, and addresses risks or corrective actions as needed.
• Reviews operational data, reports, and performance metrics to evaluate division performance, inform executive decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Conducts site visits and operational reviews of district and division offices to assess program effectiveness, identify risks, and guide improvements in statewide service delivery.
• Evaluates in-house and outsourced service delivery models and makes recommendations to improve cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and organizational flexibility.
• Represents the division in meetings, workgroups, and cross-functional initiatives as assigned.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Any Discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 4 years of experience in facilities management, property management, or related experience (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 managerial/supervisory experience.

Competencies: 

Extensive knowledge of:

• Fiscal planning, budgeting methods, and purchasing procedures
• Government programs and operations affecting transportation or infrastructure development
• Federal and state laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management
• Communication strategies, policies and methods

Expert skill in:

• Management and leadership of professionals
• Communicating organizational goals, expectations, and priorities
• Planning, organizing, and managing multiple programs or initiatives
• Analyzing operational data and recommending improvements
• Interpreting legislation, rules, and regulations
• Collaborating across divisions and building effective working relationships

Other Attributes:

• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Provides leadership and supports a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Works cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals
  
   

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• 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

Conditions of Employment: 

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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