What are the responsibilities and job description for the DPS - AOD - Project Manager - 1560 position at TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY?
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs complex (journey-level) project management work involving scheduling, forecasting, estimating, and supporting all aircraft maintenance operations. Manage aircraft maintenance contracts, invoices, receiving of parts and components, special tooling request, research of critical parts, inventory, logistics, record keeping, tracking, AOD ordering, and help keeping AOD mission ready. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude and independent judgment.
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develop and track aircraft component & maintenance contracts.
2. Analyze parts & component requests involving Aircraft maintenance downtime and availability.
3. Receive and process invoices with CAPPS financials.
4. Develop and maintain predictive models for aviation parts demand, supporting efficient procurement strategies and minimizing downtime.
5. Works with P&CS to establish contracts and point of contact with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and PMA (Parts Manufacturer Approval) vendors.
6. Establish and maintain parts inventory for aircraft maintenance parts and components.
7. Maintain up-to-date maintenance data in tracking systems.
8. Design operational frameworks for managing contracts and parts logistics, aligning practices with industry standards and organizational goals.
9. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education – High School Diploma/equivalent is required.
Experience – Minimum of two (2) years’ experience developing and managing contracts is required. Experience with aviation and CAPPS financials is preferred.
Licensure and/or Certification – If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
Regulatory knowledge – Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Technology – Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.
Interpersonal Skills – Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS’ core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills – Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills – Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension – Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail – Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information – Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety – Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel – Availability for after-hours and emergencies work is required. Travel statewide.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Outdoors and/or Vehicle;
- Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, balance, kneel, crouch;
- Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
- Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
- Ability to transfer weights of up to fifty (50) pounds anticipated for this position;
- Driving requirements: Occasional (up to five (5%).
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information: https://www.ers.texas.gov/
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
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State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.
