Program Specialist I - Contracts and Procurement (024797)

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JOB SUMMARY

Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

A. Assists with the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects; and works with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical programs.

B. Assists with the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports.

C. Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to program assignment.

D. Monitors and reviews compliance with requirements, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; assists in the development of policy and procedure manuals; and provides technical assistance in the program area.

E. Provides support and assists in program planning, development, and implementation; assists with the review of program area operations to identify areas in need of change; assists with the development of plans to improve and address areas of concern; and assists in preparing justifications for the implementation of procedural and policy changes.

F. Serves as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the public to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements.

G. Assists in preparing and evaluating program budget results.

• Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. 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 or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university.

2. Program administration, public administration, technical support, research, auditing, accounting, administrative support, or statistical analysis experience preferred.

3. Financial operations or purchasing experience preferred.

4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

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 to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

8. Skill in problem-solving techniques.

9. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment.

10. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures.

11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports in an automated system.

12. Skill to train others.

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

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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:

Shelbie Morrow

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-4106

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

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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:

Shelbie Morrow

Human Resources Headquarters

2 Financial Plaza, STE 600

Huntsville, TX 77340

PH (936) 437-4106

EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov

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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

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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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

Texas State Auditor''s Office - Job Descriptions

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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.

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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.

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