Manager IV - Director of Contract Operations - Rehabilitation and Reentry Division - Huntsville (010719)

Organization :

REHABILITATION PROGRAMS - REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Primary Location :

United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE Job :

Office and Administrative Support Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Travel Moderate Salary/Salary Range :

$7,516.22 (RET 2.5% Less)

Pay Basis :

Monthly Hazardous duty/

Longevity Pay :

Hazardous Pay Training Academy :

No Work Site Visits :

No Study Material :

No Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

May 6, 2026, 12:00:00

AM Closing Date :

May 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM I. Job Summary Performs highly complex managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of agency programs. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; monitoring budget expenditures; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. II. Essential Functions A. Manages the activities of staff in the program area; plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures; oversees the development of guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance with policies and procedures. B. Establishes program goals and objectives; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; manages evaluation activities; confers with staff on operational problems; and identifies areas in need of change and makes recommendations to improve operations. C. Oversees the administration of contracts and the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies; oversees the preparation of and evaluates the need for contract modifications; and oversees special investigations, internal audits, and research studies. D. Oversees the development, review, revision, and implementation of legislation; represents the program areas at meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars and on boards, panels, and committees; and testifies at hearings and legislative meetings. E. Supervises the work of others; and provides technical guidance in the program areas. Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. 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, Criminal Justice, Finance, Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required eight years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis. 2. Eight years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, program administration, financial operations, auditing, or public administration experience to include four years in the supervision of employees. 3. Must have or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification within twelve months from the date of employment. Must maintain valid certification for continued employment in position. Selected applicants without required license(s) must sign a Credential Contingency Agreement that will remain in effect only until the initially established expiration date. Failure to comply with this contingency statement will result in separation from employment. Credential Contingency Agreements will not be extended or renewed as a result of an employee's separation from employment or acceptance of another position. 4. Contract management or contract monitoring experience preferred. 5. Governmental program experience preferred. 6. 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 public administration and management principle and practices. 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 public address. 9. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports. 10. Skill to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures. 11. Skill to establish goals and objectives. 12. Skill to manage program activities. 13. Skill to supervise the work of others. IV. Additional Requirements with or without Reasonable Accommodation A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, climb stairs, 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: Amy Bullard Human Resources Headquarters 2 Financial Plaza, STE 600 Huntsville, TX 77340 PH (936) 437-3060 EMAIL amy.bullard@tdcj.texas.gov 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. 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.