Staff Services Officer V Executive Administration Parole Division (710310)

I. Job Summary

Performs advanced staff services work. Work involves planning directing and overseeing several staff services functions; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. Essential Functions

A. Oversees the performance of a variety of technical research planning policy program assessment and administrative activities for assigned programs; plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments and programs; oversees the development of programs and of adjustments to methods and procedures to comply with legislative and other changes; and plans and coordinates agency services with federal state and local authorities.

B. Oversees the completion of and monitors required performance reports and recommends appropriate changes; and oversees studies and analyses of operations and problems and the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations.

C. Analyzes internal processes and recommends and implements procedural and policy changes to improve operations; develops regulations and procedures; and prepares and reviews operational and special reports.

D. Screens interviews and recommends employment of applicants; and recommends promotions demotions merit increases disciplinary actions transfers and discharge of employees.

E. Supervises the work of others.

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

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:

Sharon Bayliff
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.

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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.

III. Minimum Qualifications

A. Education Experience and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Five years full-time wage-earning criminal justice operational review operational support technical program support administrative support or customer service experience.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

* Applicants must meet the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) access eligibility criteria as contained in the FBI Criminal Justice Information Systems Security Policy.

Must maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. For details see Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and 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 in administrative problem-solving techniques.

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

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

9. Skill to organize analyze and prepare statistical reports.

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

11. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

12. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records files and reports.

13. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing spreadsheet database or presentation software programs preferred.

14. 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.