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; 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, develops, and implements American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation
process; and conducts surveys and reviews to ensure compliance with laws, regulations,
policies, and procedures.
B. Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities; studies and analyzes
operations and problems; and prepares justifications for and assists in implementing procedural
and policy changes.
C. Prepares training and operational manuals and educational and marketing materials; and
prepares program correspondence, administrative reports, studies, and specialized research
projects.
D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions.
E. Supervises the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance on program
operations and services.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Three years full-time, wage-earning auditing, program administration, technical review,
technical program support, program evaluation, data analysis, or criminal justice
experience. Fifteen semester hours 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) may be substituted for each six months of
experience.
3. Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
4. Computer operations experience preferred.
5. Experience in correctional unit operations preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of public administration and management techniques.
2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
3. Knowledge of statistical analysis processes and research techniques.
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 to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
9. Skill to develop instructional materials and conduct training.
10. Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program and staff performance and the use of
a computer and applicable software.
11. Skill to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
12. 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.
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
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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 (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
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
EEO Statement
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