Program Specialist I - American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation - Stiles Unit (023691)

Program Specialist I

• American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation
• Stiles Unit (023691) Texas Department of Criminal Justice
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3 Beaumont, TX Job Details Full-time $3,975.13 a month 1 day ago Qualifications Record keeping Computer operation Research High school diploma or GED Productivity software Data collection

Full Job Description Organization :

ADMIN REVIEW & RISK MGMT

• RISK

MANAGEMENT

Primary Location :

United States-Texas-BEAUMONT Job :

Office and Administrative Support Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Travel No Salary/Salary Range :

$3,975.13 (Ret 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis :

Monthly Hazardous duty/

Longevity Pay :

Hazardous Pay Training Academy :

Pre-Service Training Academy Required Work Site Visits :

No Study Material :

No Overtime Status :

Non-exempt Job Posting :

May 4, 2026, 12:00:00

AM Closing Date :

May 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

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.

Participates in program planning, development, and implementation for the American Correctional Association (ACA) Accreditation; creates unit ACA folders for accreditation and reaccreditation; documents policy and procedure updates; and monitors and reviews compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned program. B. Assists in collecting, compiling, and reviewing statistical data; assists in the preparation of administrative and statistical reports, incident reports, annual reports, and outcome measures; and performs technical, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for ACA auditors and unit staff. C. Maintains and updates ACA folders for the unit; creates welcome books for the ACA auditors prior to the ACA audit; attends unit tours with the ACA auditors; and ensures the audit team files are copied and submitted to the central office in a timely manner. D. Provides liaison to other unit staff, ACA auditors, and the ACA Central Office Administration; and assists in providing technical assistance in the program area. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A.

Education, Experience, and Training 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 2. One year full-time, wage-earning auditing, program administration, technical review, technical program support, program evaluation, data analysis, or criminal justice 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. Computer operations experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of program 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 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 evaluate program activities. 10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 11. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. 12. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

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 Additional Information 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: Harmony Lopez Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-3139 EMAIL Military Occupation Specialty Code 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 EEO Statement 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.

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