Program Specialist V - PREA Regional Compliance Manager

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

6h

About The Position

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.

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 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.
• Seven years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, ombudsman, program administration, or public administration experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• 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 prepare and maintain complex records and files in an automated system.
• Skill to evaluate programs, analyze data, and prepare recommendations for improvements.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skill in problem-solving techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Assists in the completion of research projects
• Analyzes the application of PREA standards and develops action plans for compliance with PREA standards
• Coordinates and conducts surveys, on-site inspections, and reviews to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Assists in developing and implementing effective techniques for evaluating programs
• Oversees the completion of and monitors required investigations and recommends appropriate changes
• Determines trends and resolves operational problems
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees