JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex 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; evaluating program activities;
developing budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others.
Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent
judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Plans implements coordinates monitors and evaluates program activities and services;
develops and recommends program guidelines policies procedures rules and regulations; and
monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
B. Participates in the development of program goals and objectives; oversees the completion of
and prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities; and conducts
special investigations program analyses and research studies and recommends
improvements.
C. Prepares and assists in the preparation of program correspondence reports studies and
specialized research projects; and prepares program budget requests.
D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; and
responds to inquiries from governmental officials other agencies and the public.
E. Supervises the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance in the program
area.
* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed to be determined and assigned as needed.
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 Public Administration
Criminal Justice Behavioral Science 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 public administration technical program support
program administration or criminal justice experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Criminal justice experience preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration and management.
2. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of program planning and implementation.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws rules regulations and statutes.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure policies procedures
rules and regulations preferred.
5. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
6. Skill to coordinate with other staff departments officials agencies organizations and the
public.
7. Skill to interpret and apply rules regulations policies and procedures.
8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.
10. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.
11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
12. Skill to establish goals and objectives.
13. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
14. Skill to train and 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 telephone dolly and
automobile.
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. *
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza STE 600
Huntsville TX 77340
PH
EMAIL
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
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.
Required Experience:
Manager