Description

Job Description 
Program Management Specialist IV - Expansion Dorms - Facilities Division (020000) 
Organization: FACILITIES 
Primary Location: United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE 
Job: Architecture and Engineering 
Employee Status: Regular 
Schedule: Full-time 
Travel: Moderate 
Salary/Salary Range: $9,770.23 (RET 2.5% Less)  Pay Basis: Monthly 
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Longevity Pay 
Training Academy: No 
Work Site Visits: Yes 
Study Material: No 
Overtime Status: Exempt 
Job Posting: Feb 4, 2026, 12:47:09 PM 
Closing Date: Feb 23, 2026, 12:59:00 AM

I. JOB SUMMARY 

Performs advanced program management specialist work involving creating, developing, coordinating, implementing, and overseeing agency programs. Work involves planning resources; monitoring budgets; providing consultative services and programmatic assistance to management, other state agencies, and other stakeholders; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

A. Manages a program throughout its life cycle by defining goals, objectives, and controls; and manages program planning, including the development, implementation, and documentation of processes for specific programs involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new or existing programs, operations, or service offerings. 

B. Manages communications with stakeholders to ensure that they are appropriately informed of and aligned with program updates, changes, and risks. 

C. Identifies program requirements and establishes methodology to measure the effectiveness of agency initiatives; identifies program gaps and proposes improvements or enhancements; and ensures that program decisions are made in accordance with program requirements, applicable rules, policies, and procedures and the agency’s strategic objectives. 

D. Coordinates with internal divisions and departments to achieve complex cross-functional program and business outcomes consisting of multiple work streams; and works directly with external stakeholders to launch high visibility partnerships and programs. 

E. Develops in-depth technical and non-technical knowledge of programs to mitigate problems; and recommends, develops, and manages the development of program standards and tools. 

F. Facilitates and maintains relationships between internal and external stakeholders, vendors, internal divisions, departments and senior management to achieve performance goals, contract compliance, customer satisfaction, and quality service delivery. 

G. Supervises the work of others. 

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

A. Education, Experience, and Training 

1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Construction and Management, Industrial Technology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required seven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning project management experience in relevant areas of assignment. 

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. Experience in the supervision of third-party vendors preferred. 

5. Criminal justice experience preferred. 

6. Current valid certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or a Program Management Professional (PgMP) preferred. 

7. Licensed as a Professional Engineer in any state preferred. 

8. Registration as an Architect in any state preferred. 

* Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law. 

B. Knowledge and Skills 

1. Knowledge of project or program management theories and practices. 

2. Knowledge of project or program costing, estimating, and scheduling and systems and procedures used to evaluate performance. 

3. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project or program undertaken. 

4. Knowledge of change management practices and techniques. 

5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred. 

6. Skill to communicate effectively orally and in writing ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public. 

8. Skill in reading and interpreting working plans, drawings, and specifications. 

9. Skill in reviewing and applying policies, procedures, rules, regulations, schedules, guidelines, and contract requirements. 

10. Skill to manage multiple projects and activities. 

11. Skill in the use of computer software relevant to design and project management. 

12. Skill in project or program management, scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting. 

13. Skill to provide leadership and motivate others. 

14. Skill to monitor projector program status. 

15. Skill to prepare or analyze project or program-related information and develop plans to address identified issues and risk. 

16. Skill to prepare reports and charts. 

17. Skill in innovative ways to solve problems. 

18. Skill to direct, assign, and evaluate the work of program staff. 

19. Skill to supervise the work of others. 

IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate motor equipment. 

B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane. 

C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Additional Information 

Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years.  Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week.  If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete 

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. 

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

*Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.* 

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: 

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX   77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

Military Occupation Specialty Code 

The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office

EEO Statement 

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.