Director II – Parole Division (700198)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Performs advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning of Parole Division programs. Work involves establishing the strategic plan, goals, and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; reviewing and approving budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• 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 Criminal Justice, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required ten years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Ten years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice administration experience.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of others.
• Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date. Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
• Skill to establish, implement, and evaluate program goals and objectives.
• Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill in public address.
• Skill to train others.
• Skill to supervise the work of others.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Governmental program experience preferred.
• Technical review or program evaluation experience preferred.
• Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state government and the state criminal justice system preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs activities of staff in the program areas; develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; develops guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures.
• Develops and establishes goals and objectives; plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; manages the evaluation of program activities; and identifies areas in need of change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Prepares management and productivity reports and studies; oversees special investigations, program analyses, internal audits, and research studies; and reviews and approves budget requests, monitors budget expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Provides technical guidance in the program areas; represents the program areas at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees; and testifies at hearings, trials, and legislative meetings.
• Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
• Supervises the work of others. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees