I. Job Summary
Performs routine administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves assisting in establishing program goals and objectives; assisting in developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; assisting in developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; assisting in evaluating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. Essential Functions
A. Assists in planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating activities and services in the youthful restrictive housing or other special populations programs; develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with laws, regulations, 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 and program analyses and recommends improvements.
C. Prepares and assists in the preparation of program correspondence, reports, studies, and specialized research projects; and prepares and oversees the preparation of training and operational manuals, educational materials, and information programs.
D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; and provides training and technical assistance in the program area.
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 Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Behavioral Science, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required one year may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
2. One year full-time, wage-earning program administration, public administration, counseling, case management, or technical program support experience.
3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
4. Experience working with youthful inmates preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
2. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of program planning and implementation.
3. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statues related to the program area.
4. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules and regulations preferred.
5. Knowledge of current principles and practices of intervention programs for youthful inmates preferred.
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 establish goals and objectives.
10. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
13. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
14. Skill to supervise the work of others.
15. Skill to work with youthful inmates preferred.
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, 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.
Additional Information
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:
Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL [email protected]
Military Occupation Specialty Code
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 Auditor's Office
Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions
