Manager III - Budget and Planning, Director - Community Justice Assistance Division - Austin (799618)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) programs. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating division activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Manages activities of staff within the Budget and Planning department for CJAD; oversees the planning, organization, coordination, scheduling, and evaluation of budgetary activities; prepares and issues budget instructions and funding procedures and methods; establishes work methods and priorities; and determines methodologies and techniques for performing evaluations.

B. Oversees the department’s budgetary review process and negotiates terms and conditions of budget and program applications for funding recipients ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines; ensures coordination of budgeting procedures, preparation, and reporting; and monitors approved program operations for legal and fiscal compliance with budgets and contracts.

C. Analyzes expenditure patterns and makes recommendations on utilization of funds; and prepares and oversees the preparation of financial statements and reports.

D. Conducts on-site visits; develops, oversees, and conducts training and workshops; and provides technical assistance to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures.

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 Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, 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 accounting, auditing, budget preparation and analysis, statistical analysis, or policy development experience to include executive and legislative budgetary procedures.

3. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

5. Governmental administration experience preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

2. Knowledge of budget and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

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

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 in public address.

10. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

12. Skill in technical writing and development of information publications.

13. Skill to develop and conduct training.

14. Skill in analyzing financial data.

15. 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.

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
applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.