JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning,
developing, and implementing an agency program and 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 moderate latitude for the use of
initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides support and plans, develops, and implements Victim Services programs; and provides
consultative services and technical assistance to crime victims, Parole Board members, agency
staff, other agencies and organizations, and the public regarding Victim Services activities and
operations to include Victim Notification, Victim Impact Statements, and Victim Impact Panels.
B. Provides information to victims regarding offender status and parole review eligibility and crime
victims’ rights; works with crime victims to identify and address special needs in relation to the
criminal justice process; and serves as a liaison with victim services and other departments,
divisions, victims, organizations, agencies, and the public.
C. Assists with preparing training and educational materials; and provides training and technical
assistance on crime victims’ rights, program services, policies, and procedures.
* 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 Criminal Justice, Business Administration, or a
related field preferred. Each year of experience as described below in excess of the required
three years may be substituted for thirty semester hours from an accredited college or
university on a year-for-year basis.
2. Three years full-time, wage-earning criminal justice, program administration, or public
administration experience.
3. Victim services experience preferred.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of public administration and
management.
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 in administrative problem-solving techniques.
7. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
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 review technical data and prepare technical reports.
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.
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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:
Harmony Lopez
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3139
EMAIL hr.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
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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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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.