Program Specialist I - State Classification Committee Assistant - Classific at Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Huntsville, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Consultative Services, Technical Assistance, Program Planning, Program Development, Liaison, Correspondence Preparation, Data Compilation, Data Analysis, Record Keeping, Filing Systems, Office Practices, Business Terminology, Problem-Solving, Computer Operations, Microsoft Office Suite, Typing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

I. Job Summary Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting in 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. II. Essential Functions A. Provides technical assistance work for the State Classification Committee; prepares, interprets, and disseminates information concerning agency programs and procedures; coordinates work with organizational units of the agency; and provides liaison with program staff, other departments, agencies, organizations, officials, and the public. B. Provides information for determination of parole in absentia eligibility; and responds to requests, correspondence, and inquiries from inmates, staff, other agencies, and the public regarding inmate time, civil lawsuits, and program and administrative rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. C. Prepares, edits, and distributes correspondence, reports, studies, forms, and other documents; compiles and analyzes data, makes calculations, and prepares reports; and assists in the completion of special projects. D. Coordinates activities and provides technical assistance in the program area; and develops and maintains filing, record keeping, and records management systems. * Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed. III. Minimum Qualifications A. Education, Experience, and Training 1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED. 2. Two years full-time, wage-earning case processing, customer service, clerical, administrative support, technical program support, or operational support 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. Criminal justice experience preferred. 4. Computer operations experience preferred. B. Knowledge and Skills 1. Knowledge of office practices and procedures. 2. Knowledge of business terminology, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 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 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 prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports. 10. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines. 11. Skill in the electronic transmission of communications. 12. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs. 13. Skill to type 45 words per minute (with no more than 10 errors) preferred. 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, 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing routine consultative services and technical assistance work, specifically assisting the State Classification Committee by preparing, interpreting, and disseminating information regarding agency programs and procedures. Responsibilities also include responding to inquiries about inmate time, lawsuits, and administrative rules, and preparing, editing, and distributing various official documents.