Job/Position DescriptionDSS Manager IIIWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported, and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.The Director of Support Services (DSS) performs complex managerial work administering and overseeing the daily operations and activities of the Support Services Departments at the State Hospital (SH). These departments typically consist of plant maintenance, grounds keeping, motor pool/fleet management, food services (food preparation and dietary services), housekeeping and laundry services. Other departments, such as training, switchboard operations, risk management, and barber/cosmetology, may be included in the DSS supervisory chain depending upon facility needs. The DSS hires, develops, manages, schedules, sets priorities for, and oversees the activity of staff the department. Ensures that the assigned departments have an adequate and well-trained work force. Plans, organizes, implements and measures effectiveness of support services provided for the facility, in accordance with operational standards set by the Health and Human Services Commission, local facility policies and procedures, The Joint Commission (TJC) standards, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) conditions of participation, Texas Administrative Code (TAC), and the rules and regulations of the Agency and state hospital system, and other relevant operational standards/practices. Oversees the physical plant, and all environmental issues within the facility perimeter. Establishes goals and objectives which proactively address potential issues for the SH such as an aging physical plant and aging machinery such as HVAC systems or plumbing. Serves as the liaison to state-office and other stakeholders for contracts and procurement, facilities services support, food services, environmental services, laundry services, and emergency management. Serves as the primary point of contact for all infrastructure, capital construction and maintenance efforts and activity at the facility. Actively participates in and/or facilitates meetings to represent the business functions of the department and performs other duties as assigned. Completes or analyze budgets for projects as assigned. Responsible for mitigating and controlling costs related to workersand#146; compensation exposure, and for emergency management/disaster preparedness. Works under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. The DSS serves as acting/interim Assistant Superintendent as needed and serves in the on-call rotation.Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agencyand#146;s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regula https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=589829 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.