TVC - Veterans Employment Services Director (Direc

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=106734andPostingSeq=1Job DescriptionPlease Note: All resumes must contain employment history, education, licenses, skills, and other qualifications applicable to the position. A skills test such as a writing sample will be required at the time of the interview. To learn more about TVC Employee Benefits, please click on this link. Submitted Through Work in Texas: Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile: CAPPS Recruit General Description:Serves as the Director of the Veterans Employment Services (VES) Department under the direction of the Division Director, Program Operations. Performs highly advanced managerial work providing direction and guidance in the planning and operation of the VES program and the Jobs for Veterans State Grant (JVSG). Duties involve strategic planning; establishing goals and objectives for the program; developing policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurements tools for determining progress in meeting both Federal and State performance measures. To promote a strong environment, TVC maintains a telework policy. Telework is decided by the division and contingent on performance. Telework is not a contract of employment and if granted may be terminated at any time and for any reason without notice.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Plans, directs, and supervises the day-to-day operations of the VES Program.Directly supervises and mentors five District Managers and two headquarters staff.Identifies and implements strategies to enhance collaboration and interchange between the agency and workforce development partners and stakeholders.Plans, develops, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates VES policies and procedures. Responsible for the creation, development, submission and implementation of the Agency State Plan with the Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Services (DOL-VETS). Assists in preparation of MOUs and Contracts with other agencies to support JVSG programs and staffInterprets and ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Monitors, reports, and analyzes program performance reports to ensure performance goals are attained.Reviews and approves management, productivity, and financial reports.Reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; and monitors compliance. Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance. Plans and coordinates special and administrative assignments and programs. Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. Assists in preparation of the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR) at the program level. Drafts agency rules that relate to VES and related workforce development programs. Participates in or conducts investigations of staff complaints and grievances. Military Crosswalk: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_ProgramManagement.pdf Minimum Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university required. Major course work in management business administration or a related field preferred.College Transcripts are required and must be provided before an interview can be extended, it is preferred they be attached to the application. Experience: Four (4) years of experience at the senior management level which can include military experience with knowledge of the operations, funct ons, organizational structure, and policies and procedures. NOTE: Applicants must be a Veteran who served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged/released with honorable, under honorable conditions, or general (under honorable conditions); OR a Veteran who was discharged/released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. To demonstrate qualification, a DD form 214 (member 1 copy not acceptable), NA Form 13038, or a VA Summary Benefits Letter must be attached to the application or provided prior to an interview being extended. Additional Requirements: A valid Texas Drivers License must be provided within 90 days of hire. Preferred Experience and Qualifications: Three (3) years of experience coordinating and collaborating with the Department of Labor (DOL) in all aspects of veteran employment services.Three (3) years of experience planning, forecasting, and managing a program budget.Three (3) years of experience using Microsoft Office products and Case Management Systems.A master's degree in management, business administration or a related field. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of current federal and state performance measures for the VES program.Knowledge of program budget forecasting and planning.Knowledge of Microsoft Office, VES Case Management System, and Work in Texas (WIT).Knowledge of personnel policies and procedures.Skills to establish goals and performance objectives.Skill to develop and evaluate policies and procedures.Skill to present and prepare accurate and concise reports in a timely manner.Skills needed to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels.Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals, groups, and stakeholders.Ability to manage VES activities. Ability to devise solutions to administrative problems.Ability to prepare and present reports.Ability to listen, write, and speak effectively.Ability to identify problems, e