TJJD - Management Analyst II - Strategy Advisor - (Statewide) - 32866 ( 00032866 ) Organization : TEXAS JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

Primary Location : Texas-City Not Applicable Work Locations : Texas - Statewide (454-STATEWIDE) Multiple Locations

Job : Business and Financial Operations

Employee Status : Regular

Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00

State Job Code : 1862

Salary Admin Plan : B

Grade : 20

Salary (Pay Basis) : 4,956.08 - 4,956.08 (Monthly)

Number of Openings : 1

Overtime Status : Exempt

Job Posting : May 9, 2023, 12:01:36 PM

Closing Date: May 23, 2023, 11:59:00 PM

Description

HOW TO APPLY

Complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and the following additional forms (available at http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms):

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=00032866&tz=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: http://www.tjjd.texas.gov/index.php/doc-library/category/304-forms) and can be submitted via email to: HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov.

Apply via Email to HRJobs@TJJD.Texas.gov. Send completed application, supplemental questions/forms, and 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).

PLEASE NOTE

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 (month & year), 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. 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.

BENEFITS

State 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 AD&D 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 DESCRIPTION

Performs complex (journey-level) professional administrative and policy analysis work. Work involves the review and analysis of agency goals, programs, and policies to assist management in implementing agency strategic initiatives, including: project management and effective monitoring of completion deadlines; coordinating between divisions to advance strategic planning; reviewing operations, practices, and policy/procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively; monitoring compliance with intended improvements to agency functions. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others.

Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per workweek.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as the primary point of contact for strategic action plans with guidance from executive management; monitor efficiency of goals, timelines, and effectiveness of implementation. Identify timelines to achieve strategic advancements (15%)

Develops new or modifies existing administrative program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives with guidance from executive management. (15%)

Identifies gaps in implementation of enterprise-level initiatives and recommends improvements. Develops sound action plans to improve existing programs and start new initiatives. (15%)

Reviews and evaluates recommendations for improvement and corrective action to standardize or improve organizational systems. (10%)

Provides guidance to team members in the development and integration of new methods and procedures and oversees the implementation of changes to agency functions. (10%)

Prepares or edits management and operational reports, including special projects and non-routine reports; provides relevant information to executive management regarding program activities. (10%)

Facilitates meetings with subject matter experts and stakeholders as needed to discuss proposed changes to agency operations, rules, policies, procedures, and forms; prepares for and actively participates in such meetings; (5%)

Recommends improvements for efficiency and effectiveness of agency functions; considers ideas and points of view from other staff members. (5%)

Coordinates the materials used in the presentation of proposed rules to the TJJD Board; may provide oral, broadcast presentation to the TJJD board. (5%)

May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. (5%)

Reports any presence or perception of racial, ethnic, and gender disparities.

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 on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, political science, law, or a related field. Two (2) years of full-time wage-earning experience in positions in policy or legislative analysis/development, planning, research, or statistical analysis.

Preferred:

• Paid experience working directly in a government agency or legislative office environment.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

• One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.
• Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.
• Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.
• Pro-rated part-time experience may satisfy the experience requirement.

Note: Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• State and federal legislative process.
• State agency budgets, policies, and programs.
• Local, state, and federal laws related to juvenile justice.
• Public administration and management techniques.
• Organizational development and management practices.
• Methods and procedures analysis techniques.
• Statistical analysis.

Skill in:

• Evaluating and presenting legislative information.
• Problem-solving and negotiating.
• Policy analysis and research.
• Use of office equipment, computers, and applicable software.

Ability to:

• Analyze and solve complex, technical, and managerial problems.
• Develop and implement effective solutions.
• Develop and interpret policies and procedures.
• Design programs or training.
• Implement policies and procedures.
• Prepare concise reports.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to convey complex ideas and concepts.
• Maintain effective working relationships within and outside the agency.
• Work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
• Work in excess of 40 hours per work week.

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Information and Communication MOS Codes.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.