PLEASE NOTE

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 (month & year), 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.Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Applicants must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check and any other requirements listed under Minimum Qualifications.

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the CAPPS Recruit Prescreening Questionnaire to be considered for the posting. To complete the Prescreening Questionnaire, go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl-lang=en

BENEFITS

State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information can be found at https://www.ers.texas.govBenefits include:Retirement plan, paid group health & life insurance for employee, paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, longevity pay, educational assistance program, employee assistance program.Optional add-on benefits include:Dental, Vision, Optional Life Insurance, Voluntary AD&D Insurance, Dependent Health & Life insurance, Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts, etc. Additionally, certain designated positions are eligible for hazardous duty pay, career ladder advancements, and free meals while on duty.

We are committed to transforming lives and building safter communities by working collaboratively, communicating openly, and upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. Our team models accountability, transparency, and respect, taking proactive steps to ensure the physical and emotional safety of youth, staff, and the community. We strive for excellence through continuous growth, thoughtful decision making, and mission driven collaboration, supporting one another while embracing challenges that lead to meaningful, long-term impact.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Performs advanced (senior level) human resources management work. Work involves designing and implementing a comprehensive internship program that supports the workforce development goals of the agency. Establishes program structure, policies, and procedures; collaborates with universities, and recruits’ interns. Works in coordination with human resources and other program areas to implement and maintain an active internship program.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May be required to work in excess of 40 hours per work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Develop and implement an internship program that meets agency talent development and workforce pipeline needs.

Develop program guidelines, application processes, selection criteria, syllabus, and onboarding materials.

Provide resources and guidance to staff supervising interns, including training on mentorship, evaluation, and program expectations.

Coordinate placements across divisions to match intern skills and academic requirements with agency needs.

Establish program goals, timelines, and performance metrics to ensure effectiveness and alignment with agency priorities

Speak to community and professional groups to coordinate, improve, and stimulate interest in agency’s internship program and employment opportunities to secure support for program(s)

Establishes relationships with colleges, trade schools, universities, and community organizations to develop and administer intern program. Aides in the maintenance of these relationships and contractual obligations.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

Performs all duties in compliance with agency safety policies and procedures:

• Reports safety hazards and corrects hazards when possible.
• Completes required documentation in the event of an accident/injury within requested time frames.

Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency attendance and leave policies.

Will be required to travel up to 50% of the time.

Actively embody and support the Texas Model by demonstrating its core values in daily tasks and interactions with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communication, Psychology, Education, Public Administration, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience in program coordination, development, and implementation.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent. Seven (7) years of full-time wage-earning experience program coordination, development, and implementation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

·Experience in managing an internship program in a university or agency setting.

Experience and Education Substitutions:

One year of appropriate experience may substitute for one year of college (30 course hours) on a year for year basis.

Completed course hours of undergraduate study may substitute for up to four years of experience on a basis of 30 course hours for one year of experience.

Completed course hours of graduate study may substitute for up to two years of experience on a basis of 12 graduate course hours for one year of experience.

Experience requirements may be satisfied by the prorated part-time equivalent.

Note:Any degree, diploma, high school equivalent, or course hours required to meet minimum qualifications must be from an accredited educational institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

·Knowledge and strong experience using project management tools

·Skilled in problem-solving with the ability to address project challenges proactively.

·Skill in effective communication with the ability to work across departments and with executive and legislative stakeholders.

·Skill in budget and resource management skills.

·Ability to meet project deadlines.

·Ability to travel and work in excess of 40 hours per work week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The following physical demands and working conditions are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Analyzing

Alphabetizing

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to see

Ability to hear (with or without aid)

Ability to perform tactile discernment

Heavy lifting, up to 25 lbs.

Heavy carrying, up to 25 lbs.

Pulling

Pushing

Walking

Standing

Sitting

Prolonged sitting

Repeated bending

Identify colors

Depth perception

Operate motor equipment

Reaching above shoulder

Manual/finger dexterity

Dual simultaneous grasping

Twisting

Kneeling

Stooping

Climbing stairs

VETERANS

In order to receive veteran’s preference, a copy of your DD Form 214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), VA disability rating (if applicable), or a DD Form 1300 (Report of Casualty) must be attached to your application.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at
Program Management MOS Codes.

SPONSORSHIP

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls 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.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center (https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl-lang=en), you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

Thank you for considering employment with the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.