What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Specialist II - Utility Billing - Facilities Division - Huntsville (022276) position at Texas Department of Criminal Justice?
JOB SUMMARY
Performs moderately complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves
planning, developing, and implementing an agency program; providing consultative services and
technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the
public; and providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with limited latitude for
the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Participates in planning, developing, and implementing utility billing program evaluation and
analysis processes; and conducts surveys, inspections, and reviews to determine compliance
with agency energy requirements, policies, procedures, and industry standards.
B. Studies and analyzes operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and
recommendations; assists program staff in determining trends and resolving utility and energy
cost and consumption problems; and assists in analyzing the applications and variations of
programs to develop an action plan for improvement and implement solutions.
C. Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities; recommends and coordinates
activities to produce a more effective program; and assists in preparing justification for the
implementation of procedural and policy changes.
D. Prepares administrative reports, cost analyses, technical correspondence, and research
studies; and assists in preparing and evaluating program budget requests.
E. Coordinates work with agency departments, utility companies, consultants, and state and
federal agencies; and provides technical assistance and training 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. 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 Accounting, Business Administration,
Engineering, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in
excess of the required four years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an
accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
2. Four years full-time, wage-earning accounting, business analysis, or public administration
experience.
3. Utility and energy analysis experience preferred.
4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include spreadsheet and
database software programs preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management
methods.
2. Knowledge of billing analysis management techniques, practices, methods, and
procedures.
3. Knowledge of general accounting principles and methods and practices of accounting and
auditing related to the operation of businesses or organizations.
4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public.
8. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
9. Skill in problem-solving techniques.
10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.
11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.
12. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include spreadsheet and database
software programs.
13. Skill to train others.
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.
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.
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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:
Shelbie Morrow
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-4106
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam3@tdcj.texas.gov
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.
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Salary : $3,960