Program Specialist V - PREA Regional Compliance Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Performs advanced consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning,
developing, and implementing a major agency program; and providing consultative services and
technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, and the
public. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and
independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Provides consultative services to plan, implement, and monitor effective programs; develops
program policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with program objectives and goals;
prepares administrative reports and studies; and assists in the completion of research projects.

B. Analyzes the application of PREA standards and develops action plans for compliance with
PREA standards; and coordinates and conducts surveys, on-site inspections, and reviews to
ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

C. Assists in developing and implementing effective techniques for evaluating programs; oversees
the completion of and monitors required investigations and recommends appropriate changes;
and determines trends and resolves operational problems.

D. Provides guidance to staff and provides technical assistance on program services.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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

2. Seven years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, ombudsman, program administration,
or public administration experience.

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 prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.

7. Skill to evaluate programs, analyze data, and prepare recommendations for improvements.

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

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

10. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

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, dolly, telephone, 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

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:

Alexis Alford

alexis.alford@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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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.