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NOTE: This position is only available for current employees of the Texas Board of Nursing. Applicants who are not currently employed by the Texas Board of Nursing will not be considered for interview or hire.
POSITION DESCRIPTION- TEXAS BOARD OF NURSING
Functional/Working Title: Director of Operations
Classification Title: Director II
Division/Section: Operations
Classification Number: 1621
Salary Group: B27
Effective Date: July 2025
Posting Salary Range: $84,142 - $125,000
DEFINITION
Departmental Director for agency administrative services. Performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Responsibilities include development of plans for effective management, and regular inspection and evaluation of performance of agency operations including the Accounting, Information Technology, Criminal Background Checks, and Building Operations Teams. Has considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible to the executive director for implementing provisions of the law and rules and regulations according to established policies and procedures. Collaborate closely with other agency personnel as necessary for coordination of agency activities.
FUNCTIONS:
Oversee and analyze Accounting, Information Technology, and Criminal Background Check programs.
Recommend solutions or revisions to rules and policies.
Oversee department statistical, documentary, and policy research reports and special projects.
Assist Executive Director in all special reports and projects.
Represent agency on outside committees and task forces on state and national level.
Participate and provide input during general staff meetings.
Participate outside state agency organizations.
Staff committees as assigned.
Consult with agency supervisors and directors on Operations issues.
Contribute to the agencys Business Continuity Plan.
Respond to External Customer requests for information.
Serve as agency coordinator to building operations issues, mail, deliveries and maintenance.
Evaluate organizational structure of the Department and make recommendations for organizational changes to the Executive Director when needed or requested.
Respond to legislative requests for information and fiscal note estimates of existing and proposed state and federal legislation on programs.
Coordinate and/or enter quarterly and annual information into ABEST.
Coordinate the agency budget and performance information development with the State Comptrollers Office, the Legislative Budget Board and the Office of the Governor; and in preparation and monitoring of the agencys Strategic Plan, Legislative Appropriations Requests (LAR) and performance measure reports.
Represent and speak to state and national nursing organizations.
Coordinate, review and present the agency budget to the Board with quarterly update reports.
Analyze expenditure patterns, forecast trends, and make recommendations to the use of funds as needed.
Serve as agency legislative liaison on the agency LAR and related operational issues.
Serve as agency internal audit liaison.
Train, develop and mentor operations staff to carry out present and future assigned duties.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
Contribute to agency Goals and Objectives.
Adhere to agency ethics and human resources policies.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Refer to personnel policies for other conditions of employment.
Position is exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Mustbe willing to travel within the State of Texas.
Qualifications: NOTE: This position is only available for current employees of the Texas Board of Nursing. Applicants who are not currently employed by the Texas Board of Nursing will not be considered for interview or hire.
Personal
Personal and professional integrity and conduct necessary to maintain the respect of staff, colleagues and the general public. A deep sense of responsibility for all phases of state board work.
Experience and Training
Should have considerable progressive experience in research, planning, development and execution of designated program. Should have a minimum of five years of senior-level management experience. Should have significant experience in state agency budgeting, strategic planning, and the legislative process.
Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to assignment. At a minimum, enrollment in a masters degree in business, finance, management, public policy, accounting, administration, nursing, or other fields related to the job duties. Completed masters degree is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of departmental programs, policies, and procedures; of relevant laws; and of pertinent techniques of research and management. Skill in analyzing performance reports and devising new methods in management. Ability to develop long-range plans for highly technical programs; to supervise; to prepare effective correspondence and reports; and to make independent judgments.
Skill in coordinating activities, the use of a computer and applicable software, managing multiple assignments at the same time and critical thinking. Ability to study and evaluate programs and propose recommendations, to interpret and apply agency policies and procedures, to analyze and solve work problems, to communicate effectively, and to provide guidance to others. Skill in the use of ABEST, CAPPS, USAS, SPA, data visualization tools, computers, including MS Office applications, electronic databases, and agency systems (Nursys and Optimal Board Regulatory System).
Knowledge of organizational development and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures; methods and procedures analysis techniques; work simplification methods; forms and records design and control procedures; and statistical analysis.
Ability to analyze or evaluate problems; to develop, recommend, or present alternative solutions; to conduct or coordinate studies; to develop, interpret, or implement policies and procedures; to design programs or training; to prepare concise reports; and to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
Ability to oversee and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to train, develop and mentor department staff to carry out present and future assigned duties.
Thorough knowledge of the legislative budget process, the General Appropriations Act, the Nursing Practice Act, and Board rules pertaining to agency operations.
