Texas Facilities Commission

Employment Opportunities

JOB Vacancy Notice: FY 23-09

Business Title: Planner II State Classification: Planner II

Salary Group: B19

Salary: $3520.34-$5,746.66 (month)

$42,244 – 68,960 (year) Hours/Week: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon.-Fri.

Location: Central Services Building, 1711 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, Texas 78701

Posting Date: 10/03/2022 FLSA Status: Exempt Hours: 40

Closing Date: Open Until Filled Shift Differential: N/A Openings: 1

Division: Facilities Design & Construction Program: Planning and Space Management

Note: To apply for a state agency job with TFC, you must complete the electronic State of Texas Uniform Application for

Employment through www.WorkInTexas.com.

Earliest start date for this position is November 15, 2022.

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs entry level planning, programming, and research work. Work involves defining space needs for client

agencies; analyzing functions and economic or market factors affecting needs and costs; developing and evaluating

solutions; drawing conclusions and making clear recommendations. Assists in the development of local, regional, or

state level space management plans; including monitoring the progress of such plans. Work involves analysis of

specific real estate markets and proposals along with specific cost and operating expenses. Liaison with using agencies

leasing officers and consultants. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and

independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Planning and Portfolio Manager of Planning and Real Estate Management with developing and

implementing program goals and objectives.

• Performs research, collects, organizes, and analyzes data on: projected statewide space needs; real estate market

conditions; and construction and renovation costs.

• Provides consultation to using agencies on types and amounts of space needed and prepares programs of space

requirements, budgets, and time frames.

• Conducts field surveys of State-owned facilities to determine compliance with space utilization guidelines and

requirements.

• Collects, organizes, and analyzes program data and assists in the preparation of reports for the Legislative Budget

Board to monitor program activities and performance.

• Collects and updates information on building replacement values for the State Office of Risk Management and

Texas Public Financing Authority.

• Assists in the preparation of the biennial Master Facility Plan report.
• Assists in the planning, scheduling, and administration of the annual space utilization survey of State agencies

regarding current and future space needs.

• Assists in the evaluation of buy versus build versus lease evaluations.
• Assists in the preparation of program status reports for Commission meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of reports on the agency’s land and facility holdings information to the General Land

Office.

• Assist in the development and management of databases.
• Update and maintain the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) database as needed.
• Serve as COOP point of contact for state agencies.
• Facilitate COOP contract negotiations amongst state agencies, Deputy Executive Director of Planning and Real

Estate Management, and Legal staff.

• Present COOP portal tutorials as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

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Employment Opportunities

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Texas Facilities Commission

Central Services Building,

1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711

Office 512-463-3433

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in planning and research work. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with

major coursework in architecture, architectural studies, city or regional planning, economics, business or public

administration, political science, or a related field is generally preferred. Experience and education may be

substituted for one another.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of principles, objectives, and procedures of governmental space planning and programming.
• Knowledge of basic elements of quality and cost in construction and real estate.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis processes.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Ability to establish goals and objectives.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports on program area activities
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and information.
• Ability to establish work timelines, prioritize workloads, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic use of AutoCAD, a plus
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position functions in a standard office environment. There are no unusual dangers involved. There are no unusual

dangers involved, but the position will have exposure to dust, environmental allergens, pathogens, and other

microorganisms consistent with business activities and human contact. The position holder must be able to work

effectively with people under varying conditions, must be able to work extended periods at a computer, and must be

able to work longer than eight hours in a work-day as necessary. Physical requirements also include the ability to

move items up to 30 lbs. and perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination.

Veterans: Use your military skills to qualify for this position and others at TFC. Go to www.texasskillstowork.com

to translate your military experience, training, and formal education into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill

sets.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of 17E Electronic Warfare

Specialist, 25A Signal Operations, YN Yeoman, 612X LDO Operations, Surface, ISS Intelligence Systems Specialist

(Warrant), 0212 Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Specialist, 0203 Ground Intelligence Officer,

3D0x1 Knowledge Operations Management, 16RX Planning and Programming, or other related fields pertaining to

the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly

encouraged to apply. Please call Human Resources at (512) 463-1717 with questions or for additional information.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PlanningResearchandStatistics.pdf

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Conditions of Employment:

Initial screening is based on the Education and Experience minimum qualifications defined in the job posting.

Interviewee selection is based on applicant information explaining how they meet each Competency (Knowledge,

Texas Facilities Commission

Employment Opportunities

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Texas Facilities Commission

Central Services Building,

1711 San Jacinto, Austin, Texas 78711

Office 512-463-3433

Skills and Abilities) requirement. Follow application instructions and fill out application form completely for further

consideration.

If selected for interview, all veterans must provide a DD214 long form. Official transcripts or other minimum

requirement validations will be requested at the time of interview.

As part of its employment process, TFC may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant

with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report

is initiated.

Driver’s record check will be conducted by the agency. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or

personal vehicles and motor driven equipment to conduct agency business. CDL “Drivers” must consent to TFC’s

Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy against the illegal use of alcohol and drugs.

If hired, employee must provide document(s) within three (3) days of hire date that establish identity and employment

eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with the local Texas Workforce Commission office.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Note: Any male between the ages of 18 and 25 must show proof of registration with the Selective Service System

before he can be selected for employment with the Texas Facilities Commission.

WORK SCHEDULE:

• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Must be able to work flexible hours during a legislative session and as needed.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills held or performed by employees

in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned.

WIT Job Number: 15597426