Program Specialist III - Program Administration - Facilities Division - Huntsville (023212 020097)

I. JOB SUMMARY

Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program; and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists in developing and implementing effective techniques for evaluating agency programs; participates in program planning, development, and implementation; and conducts surveys, inspections, and reviews to ensure compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

B. Studies and analyzes operations and problems; prepares reports of findings and recommendations; and prepares justifications for and assists in implementing procedural and policy changes.

C. Assists in evaluating research findings relative to specific projects being developed; prepares and assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects; and works with program staff to determine trends and resolve technical problems.

D. Reviews and evaluates information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities in order to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements; and develops policy and procedure manuals.

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

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning public administration, program administration, or technical program support experience.

3. Auditing, budget, or technical review experience preferred.

4. Computer operations experience preferred.

• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as it is defined by state law.

B. Knowledge and Skills

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

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

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

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

9. Skill to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.

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

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

12. Skill in technical writing.

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.

*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:

Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@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.

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