[swkcommunity] FW:Job - Texas Youth Commission

[Pamela Hammond]

Job Description
TEXAS YOUTH COMMISSION
Applications are now being accepted for the following position(s): 

Position Title: 
Deputy Ombudsman 
Job Vacancy Number: 
HRD-08008

Location: 
Austin , TX 
Posting Date: 
09/07/2007  

Salary, Group: 
$3615.50-$4555.70/mo. B12  
Application Deadline: 
Open Until Filled  

Work Schedule: 
Regular  
FLSA Status: 
exempt  

Apply To: 
Central Office
4900 North Lamar 
Austin, Texas  78751 
Location of Position: 
Central Office 
4900 North Lamar 
Austin, Texas 

Comment: Postion to be placed by Hiring Supervisor  
Applicants must attach to the application a copy of a high school diploma or
college diploma or transcript if a degree or college semester hours is
required to meet minimum qualifications. A copy of all required
certifications and/or licenses must also be attached to the application.
 
JOB SUMMARY:
The Deputy Ombudsman performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative
services and technical assistance work overseeing the daily operations and
activities of the TYC Office of the Ombudsman. Work involves establishing
goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, rules, and
regulations; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving
established goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and
developing and evaluating budget requests. Plans, assigns, and supervises
the work of office administrative staff. Works under limited supervision,
with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
This position may be required to undertake site inspections, perform
individual case investigation and resolution, travel, work overtime and/or
be on call. 
 
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelors degree with major course work in law, business, public
administration, criminal justice, social work, psychology, sociology, or a
related field. Five (5) years of increasingly responsible administrative
experience in the management of a program relevant to this assignment, with
at least three (3) years involving significant dealings with Texas state
government being preferred.
Experience and education may be substituted for one another at the rate of
one year experience for 30 hours of education.
Any degree(s), semester hours, diploma(s), or GED required to meet minimum
qualifications must be obtained from an accredited educational institution. 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.	Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant
to program areas and of the principles and practices of public
administration and management.
2.	Ability to manage program activities, to establish goals and
objectives, and to devise solutions to administrative problems.
3.	Ability to develop and evaluate administrative policies and
procedures.
4.	Ability to prepare reports.
5.	Ability to communicate effectively.
6.	Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.
7.	Proficient with standard office machinery, computers, and standard
business software.
8.	Ability to create and maintain a website.
 
 
Hugh G. Clark, Ph.D., LMSW-AP
BSW Program Director
 
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