Program Specialist III - Sex Offender Oversight - Parole Division - Houston (020094 020095 020096)
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Houston, TX
$4,177.18 a month
Description
I. JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing an agency program; providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the Sex Offender Oversight program; develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and participates in the development of program goals and objectives.
B. Conducts program analyses and ensures compliance with registration, program policies and procedures, and state and federal laws; and prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness of program activities.
C. Collects, compiles, and reviews statistical data; evaluates research findings relative to specific projects being developed; assists in the preparation of administrative and statistical reports and studies; and maintains a database for tracking offender program statistical information.
D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; develops and conducts training; provides liaison with agency staff, other agencies and organizations, and the public; and provides technical guidance and assistance on sex offender caseloads and program operations and services.
E. Performs criminal information searches and retrieval using Texas Department of Public Safety criminal history system access.
- Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education, Experience, and Training
1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.
2. Four years full-time, wage-earning case processing, customer service, clerical, administrative support, technical program support, or operational support 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.
3. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the CHEA or by the USDE preferred.
4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
5. Parole officer experience preferred.
6. Technical review of program evaluation experience preferred.
7. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
8. Must have a valid state driver license.
Must maintain a valid driver license for continued employment in position.
- Must have or be able to obtain a certificate of course completion for the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (TLETS) policy and procedures training from the Texas Department of Public Safety within six months of employment date.
Must meet and maintain TLETS access eligibility for continued employment in position.
For details see: http://www.tdcj.texas.gov/divisions/hr/hr-home/tletseligibility.html
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of program administration.
2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes to include a working knowledge of Chapter 62, Code of Criminal Procedure.
3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred.
4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.
9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
10. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
11. Skill to train others.
IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, and automobile.
Please note that 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:
Sharon Bayliff
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4229
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam6@tdcj.texas.gov
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
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. You may make copies of this application and enter different position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.