Program Supervisor III - Regional ACA Coordinator - Region IV Office - Administrative Review and Risk Management (021914)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Beeville, TX

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About The Position

Performs complex administrative and supervisory program work. Work involves establishing program goals and objectives; developing program guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving program goals; evaluating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning auditing, program administration, technical review, technical program support, program evaluation, data analysis, or criminal justice experience. Fifteen semester hours 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) may be substituted for each six months of experience.
• Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
• Knowledge of public administration and management techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis processes and research techniques.
• 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 to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to develop instructional materials and conduct training.
• Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program and staff performance and the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Skill to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts.
• Skill to train and supervise the work of others.
• 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.
• 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

• Computer operations experience preferred.
• Experience in correctional unit operations preferred.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation process; and conducts surveys and reviews to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities; studies and analyzes operations and problems; and prepares justifications for and assists in implementing procedural and policy changes.
• Prepares training and operational manuals and educational and marketing materials; and prepares program correspondence, administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.
• Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions.
• Supervises the work of others; and provides training and technical assistance on program operations and services.
• 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
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees