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You may apply to the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work In Texas and CAPPS Career Section
HOW TO APPLYComplete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/)TJJD Employment Application Supplement (HR-003)
Child Abuse Registry Check Consent Form (HR-028)
Disclosure of PREA Employment Standards Violation (HR-975)
Authorization to Release Information (HR-074)Failure to complete and submit the above forms will cause delays in your consideration for this position.Apply Online at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/644/jobdetail.ftl?job=00054829tz=GMT-05:00 and attach to the application the above additional forms along with copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214).Apply through Work-In-Texas at https://www.workintexas.com/vosnet/loginintro.aspx. You will also need to complete and attach to the application the supplemental questions/forms indicated above along with a copies of high school/college diploma(s), copy of official college transcripts, any licenses/certifications, and, if a military veteran, any Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214). The additional forms are available at: https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.PLEASE NOTEYour 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 (month year), supervisorand#8217;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. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.BENEFITSState of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov. Benefits include: Retirement plan, paid group health life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program. Optional add-on benefits include: Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary ADD Insurance, Dependent Health Life insurance, Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.GENERAL DESCRIPTIONPerforms highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) Probation Services Divisionand#8217;s County Grants and Fiscal Program. Reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Work involves overseeing the establishment and reporting of program goals and objectives relating to the juvenile probation department grants awarded through funding formula and competitive selection. Oversees and manages all county grant activity and fiscal department personnel. Participates in local and agency projects. Interacts with chief probation officers, juvenile judges, district attorneys, community leaders, and other government officials and agencies and with leadership across the continuum of youth services for TJJD. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative andindependent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek, required to travel, and be on call.ESSENTIAL DUTIESManages county grant and fiscal processes and systems; actively seeks out process improvement opportunities; develops and implements techniques for evaluating programs, operations, and outcomes; identifies areas, programs, or processes that may need to be revised; takes action to implement and monitor outcomes of those revisions; and takes necessary action to maintain quality and ensure compliance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and standard operating procedures.Works effectively with agency leaders to enhance the utilization of county grants in order to provide a continuum of youth services available in local communities and trains grant analysts to provide technical and operational guidance to probation departments and agency staff county grants and fiscal issues.Collaborates with agency staff and leaders to identify and drive implementation of best practices and programs; shares relevant information; identifies concerns and trends; recommends improvements to resolve problems or enhance operations; and reviews program analyses and research studies and reviews recommendations for improvement.Oversees the evaluation and analysis of grant program goals and objectives; develops and approves payment and reporting schedules; manages evaluation activities; identifies areas requiring process improvement, makes recommendations, and monitors outcomes for those improvements.Oversees the preparation of management and operational reports, including data requests, special projects and non-routine reports; provides relevant information to executive management regarding county grants and fiscal matters; and develops responses to internal and external requests for information related to county grants and fiscal matters.Assists local probation department chiefs and auditors with developing and evaluating budget requests, reviewing fiscal data, and monitors budget expenditures and reporting.Plans, assigns, and oversees the selection, training, and evaluation of staff; promotes ethical leadership, excellent performance, confidentiality, a positive working environment, and professional development; and embodies the core pillars of Teamliness, Integrity, Excellence, and Growth for successful operation of the county grants and fiscal department.Represents TJJD and Probation Services Division at meetings, hearings, conferences, seminars, committees, panels, on boards, and at trials and legislative sessions; develops working partnerships with judges, community leaders, government officials, other agencies, and community groups to promote public safety and improve the lives of youths and their families; and acts as a liaison to other TJJD departments regarding county grants and fiscal matters.Performs a variety of related duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.Attends work with strict adherence in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies, maintaining and modeling directives for team members.Will be required to travel up to 10% of the time.Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.
Qualifications: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMasterand#8217;s degree. Four (4) years full-time wage-earning experience that may be a combination of the following: participation in the development, evaluation, and implementation of fiscal and/or grant strategies; management of contracts, budgeting, and other business or fiscal functions; administration of fiscal policies and operations; and coordination of fiscal and grants programs for a pub
