The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources. This position is with our CDR-Program Integration program area.

PM III - Performs complex (journey-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

PM IV - Performs advanced (senior-level) project management work. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of diverse projects at various levels of completion; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, and other relevant parties. May direct, assign, and evaluate the work of project staff. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at:

Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Planning, Research, and Statistics (texas.gov)

In order to receive Veteran's preference, a copy of the DD#214 is required at the time of interview.

• This is a federally funded position contingent upon continued funding.

• May be required to pass both Federal and State Background check.

• May be required to work outside of normal business hours.

PAPER, FAX OR E-MAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Benefits:

• Free Parking
• Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
• Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
• Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employee’s premium and 25% for eligible dependents.
• Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance
• Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.
• Telework policy

Essential Job Elements

• Manages complex projects that are being watched at the state and national level. Oversees multiple projects concurrently.
• Initiates projects with considerable latitude and independent judgment, obtains authorization and commitment and demonstrates business need and project feasibility related to Community Development and Revitalization processes.
• Monitors and manages projects quality to ensure the project deliverables are acceptable and fulfill the terms of the project contract or specifications. Monitors and manages project costs to ensure that the project is completed within budget and on schedule.
• Coordinates project activities with other state agencies/divisions and ensures buy-in from state/division and federal agencies, such as GLO Coastal, Texas Water Development Board, USACE, USGS, TDEM, Texas A&M System, FEMA, and other governmental jurisdictions, or private sector partners and contractors.
• Oversees and evaluates the performance of vendors such as Area Engineers, Grant Administrators and Engineering service providers to ensure program performance compliance.
• May plan or supervise others to execute and accomplish project milestones.
• Compiles, documents, and explains complex project methodology and processes to stakeholders, interested groups and team members related to Community Development and Revitalization program.
• Identifies potential project risks and ensures mitigation strategies are utilized.
• As it relates to the position, obtain proficiency in TIGR, using it to create and complete all applications, projects, project sites and budgets as required by CDR Management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred
  Note: Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
• Experience in project management in relevant areas of project assignment.
• Project Manager III – More than two (2) and less than three (3) years professional work experience.
  $6,750 - $7,550/mo.
• Project Manager IV – More than three (3) and less than four (4) years professional work experience.

$7,550 - $8,350/mo.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects or programs related to Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Disaster Recovery, Grant Management or related field.
• Experience with State and Federal programs related to housing, housing management, grant management and disaster recovery.
• Experience with CDBG-DR or other federally funded disaster recovery programs, people, and/or projects.
• Experience in the management of a business function, division, or department relevant to the assignment.
• Experience coordinating projects, work groups or team members.
• Experience in business process and workflow analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of government organization and administration; and of principles, objectives, and procedures of governmental planning, programming, and research.
• Skill in the use of a computer and multiple applicable software, in applying statistical tools to data and analyzing problems and devising effective solutions, in preparing reports, and in collecting and analyzing demographics and statistics and in troubleshooting system issues.
• Ability to evaluate planning material, to conduct research, to communicate effectively, and work with others. Ability to attend work regularly and adhere to an established work schedule in accordance with agency leave and attendance.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the work-site) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

The individual must be able to remain stationary for long periods of time when commuting to and from assigned destination and when traveling on state business including fieldwork and training assignments.