Manager II - Resolution Support - Administrative Risk and Review Management - Huntsville (010685)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs moderately complex managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of agency programs. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Manages the activities of staff in the program areas; develops and evaluates policies and procedures; develops guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; monitors compliance with policies and procedures; and develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities.

B. Establishes goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; manages evaluation activities; identifies areas in need of change and makes recommendations to improve operations; and represents the agency at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees.

C. Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; develops and evaluates budget requests; monitors budget expenditures and makes adjustments as necessary; monitors special investigations, internal audits, and research studies; and manages the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation.

D. Supervises the work of others; provides technical guidance in the program areas; and assists in the planning, development, and operation of special programs.

• 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 Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required eight years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.

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

3. Experience in a governmental program preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

2. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the program areas.

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 interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

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

9. Skill in public address.

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

11. Skill to establish program goals and objectives.

12. Skill to manage program activities.

13. 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, 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.

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 amy.bullard@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
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