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Program Supervisor V - Operations - Classification and Inmate Transportation Division

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.

Oversees program staff in the review and verification of inmate time management admissions, state ready, and receiving documentation from courts, counties, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other entities to include agency records, databases, and programs; and ensures compliance with rules, regulations, statutes, mandates, and court decisions.

Oversees special investigations and responds to requests for information, recalculations, and confirmations of activities, processes, and procedures performed by program staff; and provides coordination with agency staff, other agencies, and outside entities to identify errors, develop corrections, and address discrepancies prior to scheduling inmate admissions and releases.

Monitors program activities, evaluates program effectiveness, and recommends improvements; oversees and evaluates quality control procedures and quarterly performance measurement tools to assist management in the execution of program activities; and develops and implements time management policies and procedures.

Confers with staff on program problems to identify and implement solutions; provides guidance to employees in handling difficult or complex problems; and provides liaison with other departments of the agency, other agencies, and organizations.

Supervises the work of others. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

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, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Five years full-time, wage-earning project management or program administration experience. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management. 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 develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures. Skill to 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 used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.

Applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor's name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.

Questions regarding this posting may be directed to: Zilleah Ross Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-3150 EMAIL HR.selectionsteam2@tdcj.texas.gov

The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.