I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; monitoring and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

A. Oversees the work of staff within the Program Development department; oversees and participates in the planning, organization, and coordination of administrative operations; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates programs; develops and implements techniques for evaluating program operations; and oversees program evaluation activities. 

B. Establishes program goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; oversees the development and implementation of program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. 

C. Oversees the preparation of program management and productivity highly advanced reports and studies; performs complex data and trend reports; reviews documents for accuracy and compliance; oversees the preparation of and evaluates program budget requests; assists in reviewing results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling to provide direction and guidance; and participates in the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation and the development of the agency position regarding legislative impact. 

D. Assesses statewide correctional training initiatives; facilitates behavioral health training; and prepares and conducts seminars, training, and presentations. 

E. 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 Business Administration, Criminal Justice, English, Behavioral Health, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required five years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning program administration, criminal justice, public administration, teaching, staff development, or technical program support experience. 

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred. 

4. Criminal justice administration experience preferred. 

5. Teaching or training experience preferred. 

B. Knowledge and Skills 

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and program management. 

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 

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

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely. 

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

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 

7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques. 

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment. 

9. Skill in public address. 

10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 

11. Skill to plan and direct program activities. 

12. Skill to train and 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, 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.

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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 [email protected]

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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.

 

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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.