Program Supervisor V - Health Services - Health Services Division - Huntsville (019099)

Texas Department of Criminal Justice • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

Performs highly 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; developing and evaluating budget requests; coordinating program activities; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited 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 Business Administration, Health Care Administration, 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 health services administration, program administration, or technical program support experience.
• Three years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
• 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 the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Skill to oversee program activities.
• Skill to establish goals and objectives.
• Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.
• Skill in public address.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative activities in the Division Director’s office; develops and implements policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and modifies procedures to meet legislative and operating needs; and interprets and ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Oversees, coordinates, plans, and schedules quarterly meetings; prepares and reviews minutes and special reports; and oversees the preparation, evaluation, and administration of the website.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with agency staff, other agencies and organizations, legislative staff, and the public; and interprets requests for information and prepares recommendations and proposed responses.
• Supervises the work of others; and provides technical assistance in the program area.
• 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