Business Operations Manager I

Performs advanced oversight of business management; policy development and interpretation; forecasting and budget analysis; legislative analysis, contract management, project controls support, resource allocation, purchasing, equipment and facilities. Establishes policies and procedures, provides advice/consultation to the Materials and Tests Division Director and staff and develops goals and objectives that integrate support and functional activities. Coordinates with Human Resources, Information Management and Financial Management to resolve issues integral to the organization’s functional responsibilities. Provides direction and management for operational and consultant project delivery support functions. Work requires contact with consultants, governmental, and transportation officials at the local, state, federal levels and private entities. Reports to the Division Director Supervises a group of professional and technical employees. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume
direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:

• Coordinates and supports hiring and staff development.
• Coordinates with other divisions to ensure timely contract, supplemental, and work authorization reviews, approvals, execution, and resolution of issues.
• Oversees the planning, development and implementation of administrative and operational policies and procedures.
• Supervises a group of professional and clerical employees and oversees administrative services and management of business support functions and special projects ensuring all functions are conducted in accordance with policy.
• Oversees record support functions in the areas of records management, central files, records disposition, correspondence and open records requests.
• Reviews requests for resource reallocations, evaluates justifications, recommends actions and submits Automated Budget Requests.
• Directs and oversees the planning, coordination, development and implementation of budgets; monitors operating budgets and provides reports, analysis and financial advice to division management and staff.
• Manages the development, coordination, implementation, and management of highly advanced and complex annual operational and program budgets.
• Oversees relationship with human resources, information technology and FIN divisional staff to resolve issues and to ensure responsiveness to the organization’s functional responsibilities and meet the needs of the divisions.
• Oversees division purchasing and inventory operations to meet operational and project delivery goals and objectives, and ensures timely processing and payment of invoices.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Recommends, reviews and analyzes processes for improvement and efficiency based on sound business practices, value added and operational delivery enhancement.
• Analyzes trends on resource expenditures, economic impacts, or monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Trains other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Admin, Finance or related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience:

• Must have 1 year supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.
• 3 years experience in transportation-related business or support operations such as budget allocation, contract administration or resource mgmt. (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.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Competencies:

• Purchasing methods and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Planning, assigning, directing, coordinating and reviewing the work of professional, administrative and technical employees
• Communicating complex ideas and information clearly, concisely, and effectively
• Generally accepted accounting principles, procedures and terminology
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Maintaining effective working relationships with others
• Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies, procedures, and technical information
• Inventory management systems
• Manages financial and personnel resources to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Contract development and management policies and procedures
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
Position Information
The Materials and Tests Division is looking for a Business Operations Manager I.
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Benefits And Perks
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:

• Alternative Work Schedules
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Retirement Pension
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Low Turnover
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Job
Exec/Admin/Clerical/Legal
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Type
Standard
Job Level
Manager
Job Posting
Jun 21, 2023, 3:52:49 PM
State Job Title/s
Manager V
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)
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To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
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Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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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