TDCJ - Program Supervisor IV - Production Coordina

About the role

This position will report to the Region V office in Plainview, TX, and will be responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating agriculture program activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Monitor compliance with policies and procedures
• Participate in the development of program goals and objectives
• Prepare and review reports on the effectiveness of program production activities
• Conduct special investigations, program analyses, and research studies and recommend improvements
• Prepare program budget requests
• Confer with staff on agriculture production and contract issues and problems to identify and implement solutions
• Provide training and technical assistance in the program areas
• Assign and supervise the work of others

Requirements

• 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)
• Five years full-time, wage-earning agriculture or food science program administration experience
• Two years full-time, wage-earning experience in the supervision of employees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management
• Knowledge of farm and ranch management methods
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes
• Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely
• Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public
• Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques
• Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports

Skills

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

Travel: 75% - Position may spend 11-15 nights away per month. Work Site Visits: Yes.

Pay and Schedule

Position requires frequent travel and may involve working non-standard hours.