Director IV - Deputy Chief Operating Officer - Board of Pardons and Paroles - Austin (700120)

JOB SUMMARY

Performs highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budgets within the division; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Directs the activities of staff within the Board of Pardons and Paroles; establishes goals and objectives that support overall Board strategies; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; directs evaluation activities; directs the preparation of budgets; and provides direction, guidance, and assistance in the Board activities.

B. Develops and evaluates goals and objectives consistent with the Board of Pardons and Paroles strategic plan; plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; identifies the need to revise program areas; and recommends staffing and funding for program activities.

C. Reviews and establishes management, productivity and financial reports, and studies; reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations, and monitors compliance; and reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.

D. Directs the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation; assists Executive Management in developing the Board of Pardons and Paroles position regarding legislative impact; and ensures compliance with laws pertaining to the program.

E. Represents the Board of Pardons and Paroles at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees as directed by the Chairman; testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings; provides liaison for other local, state, or federal agencies; and responds to public inquiries regarding program areas.

F. Supervises the work of others; and identifies staff development and training requirements. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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 State Department of Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required eleven years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

2. Eleven years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, program administration, or public administration experience to include five years experience in the supervision of employees.

3. Administration or management experience with a board of directors preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

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 to direct and organize program activities.

7. Skill to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan.

8. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.

10. Skill to direct the development and evaluation of agency policies and procedures.

11. Skill in public address.

12. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

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

14. Skill to 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, 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:

Leslie Enderton
14-HR/BPP
8610 Shoal Creek BLVD
Austin, TX 787575
PH (512) 406-5462
EMAIL Leslie.Enderton@TDCJ.Texas.Gov

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

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.