Job/Position DescriptionWorks under the Quality Assurance Unit Director performing complex administrative and advanced (senior level) managerial work providing direction and guidance for the day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Building Operations Branch activities affecting the Public Health Laboratory Division buildings. Works to establish PHLDand#146;s strategic plan including creating goals, objectives, guidelines, and measurement tools for determining progress such as milestones/performance indicators. Coordinates and evaluates PHLD activities for the Building Operations Branch including coordinating and evaluating project and current process activities and/or business functions. Directs the management of the branch which includes providing diverse services to support laboratory programs by coordinating the development, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation of a comprehensive building support operation systems. Supervises the work of others related to the functions including the laboratoryand#146;s support operations of laboratory building services, laboratory maintenance, surplus management, space management, safety management, lab supply/inventory management, managing contracts and various administrative services. Reviews and approves budgets for on-going and upcoming building projects for the PHLD. Provides information, counsel, and assistance to laboratory management on building operations issues ensuring effective utilization of resources and continuous improvement of customer service. Communicates and coordinates with internal and external agency(s) on administrative functions including budgets as the laboratory representative. Supervises the work of others within the Building Operations Branch. Manages and develops staff through review of performance data, consultation, training, and performance appraisal. Performs other duties as assigned. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Supervises the work of others.Essential Job FunctionsEJF 1. (25%) Provides overall vision, leadership, and strategic planning for building operations for the PHLD. Directs the overall planning, implementation, coordination of the Building Operations Branch program policies and reviews/approves budget to promote effective administration and service delivery. Establishes PHLDand#146;s strategic plan for building operations including creating goals, objectives, and guidelines consistent with the agencyand#146;s strategic plan for both long- and short-term plans. Provides information and assistance to laboratory management on building operations issues. Advises, consults, and works with program staff in identifying their needs in support service areas, developing those services, and evaluating the branchand#146;s performance. Facilitates the formulation, review, implementation and evaluation of agency policies and operational rules and procedures essential to the efficient and effective administration of building operation activities, considering applicable legislative mandates, state and federal laws, and customer service issues.EJF 2. (25%) Directs the management of the Building Operations Branch that includes providing diverse services to support laboratory programs in meeting division objectives for laboratory building services, laboratory maintenance, surplus management, space management, safety management, and laboratory supply/inventory management. Monitors and evaluates project and Business Operation services activities and/or busin https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600062 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.