I. Job Summary
Performs advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning of Parole Division programs. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; 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. Directs activities of staff in the program areas; develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; develops guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
B. Develops and establishes goals and objectives; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; manages the evaluation of program activities; and identifies areas in need of change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
C. Prepares management and productivity reports and studies; oversees special investigations, program analyses, internal audits, and research studies; and reviews and approves budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary.
D. Provides technical guidance in the program areas; represents the program areas at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees; and testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
E. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
F. 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, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required ten years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
2. Ten years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice administration experience.
3. Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of others.
4. Governmental program experience preferred.
5. Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.
6. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
7. Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment.
Must maintain valid license(s) and Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification for continued employment in position.
Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee’s separation from employment or acceptance of another position.
- Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position. For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
3. Knowledge of state government and the state criminal justice system preferred.
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 to establish, implement, and evaluate program goals and objectives.
10. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
11. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
12. Skill in public address.
13. Skill to train others.
14. Skill to 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.
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:
Amy Bullard
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3060
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
