Program Supervisor VI Assistant Regional Director for Prison and Jail Operations Correctional Institution Division Region VI27s Director27s Office (010833)

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.

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 supervisors 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.*

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Bachelors 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 or a
related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the
required eight years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college
or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Eight years full-time wage-earning correctional custody law enforcement or criminal
justice program administration experience.

3. Three years full-time wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of correctional or law enforcement administration
and management.

2. Knowledge of state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes relating to penal
institutions.

3. Knowledge of emergency response procedures for critical incidents to include escapes
disturbances and deaths.

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

5. Skill in correctional custody and law enforcement methods practices and techniques to
include the use of force and chemical agents.

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

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

8. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.

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

10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

11. Skill in public address.

12. Skill to develop evaluate and implement program operations and procedures.

13. Skill to supervise the work of others.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

A. Ability to walk stand sit kneel push stoop reach above the shoulder grasp pull bend
repeatedly climb stairs 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 dolly telephone weapons
restraining devices and automobile.

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.

Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditors Office

Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:

Zilleah Ross
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
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EMAIL

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Oversees activities of staff within the Institutional Unit and State Jail programs; plans
implements coordinates and monitors prison facility programs services and operations;
oversees the development and implementation of program guidelines policies procedures
rules and regulations; and monitors compliance with laws statutes and agency requirements
policies and procedures.

B. Oversees special investigations reviews and program analyses; develops and implements
effective techniques for evaluating facility program services and operations; conducts site visits
of units jails and other facilities; provides guidance to employees in handling difficult or complex
problems; and provides guidance in developing new methods and procedures.

C. Establishes program goals and objectives; oversees the preparation of program management
and productivity reports and studies and recommends improvements; and oversees the
preparation of and evaluates program budget requests.

D. Supervises the work of others; and provides technical assistance and direction in response to
critical events and emergency situations to include escapes and unit disturbances.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.