District Maintenance Administrator

District Maintenance Administrator
Paris District Maintenance Office
The Paris District Maintenance Office is seeking a District Maintenance Administrator who is ready to combine strong planning and leadership abilities with transportation maintenance expertise to make a lasting impact on the condition and safety of our roadways.
Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance, this position plays a key leadership role in developing and monitoring annual budget-based work plans for roadway maintenance materials, equipment, and operational activities. The District Maintenance Administrator helps ensure resources are effectively managed to support maintenance operations across the district.
This position is also actively involved in the development, coordination, and management of the district's response to emergency events, including hurricanes, winter storms, flooding events, and other critical incidents. In addition, the District Maintenance Administrator provides leadership for Facility Maintenance operations and oversees the District's Special Jobs Crew, which utilizes specialized equipment and expertise to support maintenance sections throughout our nine-county district.
Success in this role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, as you will work closely with both internal employees and external stakeholders while representing TxDOT's commitment to service excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to build productive relationships, support district operations, and contribute to the safety and mobility of the traveling public.

Why Join the Paris District?
The Paris District is guided by three core values:
• Improve Our Safety
• Value Our Employees
• Preserve Our Assets

If you are an experienced transportation professional who enjoys leading teams, managing resources, and supporting critical roadway operations, we encourage you to apply and become part of a district committed to excellence in service and stewardship.

District Maintenance Administrator
Paris District Maintenance Office
The Paris District Maintenance Office is seeking a District Maintenance Administrator who is ready to combine strong planning and leadership abilities with transportation maintenance expertise to make a lasting impact on the condition and safety of our roadways.
Reporting directly to the Director of Maintenance, this position plays a key leadership role in developing and monitoring annual budget-based work plans for roadway maintenance materials, equipment, and operational activities. The District Maintenance Administrator helps ensure resources are effectively managed to support maintenance operations across the district.
This position is also actively involved in the development, coordination, and management of the district's response to emergency events, including hurricanes, winter storms, flooding events, and other critical incidents. In addition, the District Maintenance Administrator provides leadership for Facility Maintenance operations and oversees the District's Special Jobs Crew, which utilizes specialized equipment and expertise to support maintenance sections throughout our nine-county district.
Success in this role requires strong collaboration and communication skills, as you will work closely with both internal employees and external stakeholders while representing TxDOT's commitment to service excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to build productive relationships, support district operations, and contribute to the safety and mobility of the traveling public.

Why Join the Paris District?
The Paris District is guided by three core values:
• Improve Our Safety
• Value Our Employees
• Preserve Our Assets

If you are an experienced transportation professional who enjoys leading teams, managing resources, and supporting critical roadway operations, we encourage you to apply and become part of a district committed to excellence in service and stewardship.

Paris District Headquarters (01DISTHQ)
3500 SW LOOP 286
Paris, 75460

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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)

Oversees the maintenance of a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Manages technical and/or clerical employees. Work requires contact with [other governmental agencies] and private entities. Reports to the Director of Operations or the Director of Maintenance. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in implementing the Bridge Inspection Program.
• Coordinates building and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinates the aboveground and underground storage tank programs.
• Develops and monitors 3- and 5-year maintenance budgets.
• Directs the Emergency Operations Program.
• Drives to maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.
• Evaluates road conditions.
• Oversees district equipment operations and heavy equipment pool.
• Oversees emergency operations and coordinates with the State Emergency Management Operations Center.
• Oversees the district's seal coat program.
• Prioritizes the work of special maintenance crews.
• Provides technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoringcorrespondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Serves as advisor to maintenance supervisors and district staff.
• Troubleshoots the maintenance program and roadway conditions and performs trend analysis to identify future requirements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Oversees the maintenance of a district's highways and facilities in accordance with Department standards. Manages technical and/or clerical employees. Work requires contact with [other governmental agencies] and private entities. Reports to the Director of Operations or the Director of Maintenance. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

• Participates in implementing the Bridge Inspection Program.
• Coordinates building and grounds maintenance.
• Coordinates the aboveground and underground storage tank programs.
• Develops and monitors 3- and 5-year maintenance budgets.
• Directs the Emergency Operations Program.
• Drives to maintenance offices to perform site visits and monitor maintenance programs.
• Evaluates road conditions.
• Oversees district equipment operations and heavy equipment pool.
• Oversees emergency operations and coordinates with the State Emergency Management Operations Center.
• Oversees the district's seal coat program.
• Prioritizes the work of special maintenance crews.
• Provides technical expertise and coordination for maintenance operations including prioritizing projects, monitoringcorrespondence and writing memorandums and reports.
• Researches and evaluates data, interprets and analyzes results, prepares reports and recommends solutions to problems.
• Serves as advisor to maintenance supervisors and district staff.
• Troubleshoots the maintenance program and roadway conditions and performs trend analysis to identify future requirements.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• 5 years in transportation maintenance project administration, or related transportation experience. (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.
• Must have 3 years supervisory/managerial experience. Project leader or lead worker experience may substitute for supervisory/managerial experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and
  information technology related systems
• Methods, procedures, equipment, and materials used in intermodal transportation engineering construction and maintenance
  work
• Roadway construction, inspection and evaluation methods and procedures
• Pavement maintenance
• Materials used in highway/bridge construction and maintenance
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Incident management procedures
• Applicable computer systems and applications
• Roadway maintenance concepts, methods and procedures
• Highway construction and maintenance
• Capabilities and limitations of equipment
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Budgeting methods and procedures
• Contract development and oversight
• Maintenance contract inspection procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support overall business strategy/results; anticipating and
  adjusting for problems/roadblocks
• Facilitating groups using effective communications methods; contributing to and guiding groups in defining objectives,
  staying on task and reaching consensus; soliciting participation, challenging ideas and summarizing accomplishments and planned
  actions
• Analyzing issues, facts, and available information to develop logical solutions; researching inconsistencies of facts or
  data; drawing correct inferences from information and making recommendations that support business decisions
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.
• Planning, coordinating and handling multiple projects within area of responsibility to meet short and long-term deadlines
• Meeting deadlines
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment.
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading-

Conditions of Employment:
Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.