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

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Austin, TX

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About The Position

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.

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 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.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration and management.
• Knowledge of budget and generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• 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 in public address.
• Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.
• Skill in technical writing and development of information publications.
• Skill to develop and conduct training.
• Skill in analyzing financial data.
• 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.
• Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.
• Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
• Governmental administration experience preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Analyzes expenditure patterns and makes recommendations on utilization of funds; and prepares and oversees the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• 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.
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees