County Executive - Innovative Justice and Program Analysis

Full Job Description

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, outstanding health, vision, and dental insurance, an on-site health clinic for you and your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more?

Then bring your talents to Travis County!

The County Executive oversees the following departments: Data, Research, and Planning Department, the Reentry Resources/Workforce Development Department, Victim Resources and Services Department, and the Travis County Counseling and Education Services Department, and operates as Direct Supervisor for these Department Heads. Serves under general policy direction from the Commissioners Court. Works collaboratively with other Travis County Executives to achieve the goals and objectives of the Commissioners Court.

Oversees the planning, implementation, and performance evaluation of programs established and managed by Travis County, or that are funded by Travis County, that impact the criminal legal system as it intersects with the mental and behavioral health needs of Travis County residents, including programs and services that divert or deflect residents from ever being involved in the criminal legal system by providing mental and behavioral health services in the community. Manages multiple departments through senior administrators to ensure completion of their mission and objectives in compliance with multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets. Advises the Commissioners Court on matters pertaining to the criminal legal system and its intersection with mental and behavioral health programs, as well as data needs, research and analysis of current and future programs. Works with other independently elected or appointed officials in the County, City, State, and community on matters pertaining to the criminal legal system and mental and behavioral health services available in the community. Serves as primary liaison between Commissioners Court and internal and external organizations, entities, and jurisdictions in the criminal legal system and mental and behavioral health arena. Negotiates, develops, and monitors multi-million-dollar contracts, grants, and agreements for presentation to and approval of the Commissioners Court.

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Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is a job classification within the County Executive job family; appointed by the Commissioners Court, the incumbent is the chief executive overseeing Innovative Justice & Program Analysis department providing research, planning, analysis, and evaluation services for the Commissioners Court, providing resources and services to community members involved in, or impacted by, the criminal legal system. The incumbent is the chief liaison between the Commissioners Court and these functional areas. The County Executive for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis serves as a member of the county’s executive management team and may serve as the Court’s designee in matters related to the criminal legal system and public health and safety.

Areas of Management

• Research, planning, and data-based evaluation and program development for Travis County Commissioners Court-led initiatives.
• Collection and analysis of a variety of data to inform county policies and practices and to assist with strategic planning, policy decisions, and program development.
• Data-based evaluation and performance measurement of programs established and managed by Travis County, or funded by Travis County, and dissemination of data visualizations and dashboards to inform the Commissioners Court and the community on the outcomes and efficacy of each program.
• Planning and evaluation of reentry services and workforce development programs for persons previously incarcerated.
• Planning, management, and evaluation of programs that address the needs of crime victims, including safety planning, counseling and support, and safe family visitation options.
• Assessments, programs, and case management for pretrial defendants through the Counseling and Education Services Department.
• Community engagement and outreach to ensure public awareness of, engagement in, and efficacy of the services and programs available to residents
• Any other areas assigned by the Commissioners Court.

This position is classified as a Pay Grade C27 - $170,040.00 - $280,571.20 (Min – Max)

The negotiating salary range for this role is: $200,000.00 - $224,366.00 based on qualifications.

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Requirements

As the Chief Executive in the Innovative Justice & Program Analysis functional areas, the County Executive is responsible for:

• Policy development, review, implementation, and management.
• Collaborating on a regular basis with local policy makers to ensure consistency of plans and projections with local standards, legislative mandates and community expectations.
• Program and project development, implementation, management and evaluation, demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, including plans for future services and budgetary requirements.
• Budget development, monitoring, and management for multiple divisions within the Department.
• Contract negotiations, development, and monitoring.
• Management oversight for multiple divisions, through supervision of division directors and managers.
• Hiring authority, firing authority, performance management, policy adherence, and grievance matters.
• Overseeing development of performance measures for functional areas to ensure alignment with short and long-range goals and objectives.
• Interaction with community members, other governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• Collaborative interaction with Travis County elected and appointed officials, department heads, and officials from other governmental agencies.
• Presenting technical information clearly and logically in a manner that is easily understood to Commissioners Court and various and diverse audiences.
• Directing research and development in prioritized areas such as program development, projected personnel requirements, funding projections, and future legislation.
• Compliance with Federal, State, and Local codes, county policies, and directives from the Commissioners Court.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a field directly related to one or more of the functional areas assigned;
AND,
Eight (8) years of professional management and leadership experience with data sciences at the executive level of state and local government, or public sector management/administration, including significant experience in the areas of criminal justice, research and evaluation, and previous employment experience in position(s) of a similar scope and responsibilities.

Five (5) years combined senior professional management and leadership experience in criminal justice at the executive level of state or local government, or public sector management/administration, including supervision of managerial and professional level work activities with responsibility for developing, implementing, and managing goals and objectives with significant organizational impact; developing work plans and/or strategic plans, and developing operating and capital budgets.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License.
NOTE: If out-of-state license, must acquire Texas Driver’s License within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Requirements:
Master’s degree in a related field and significant experience related to the job summary.

Knowledge of:

• Evidence based justice system programs, policies, and procedures.
• Cultural competency, working within diverse teams and for diverse populations.
• Theory, principles and best practices of data evaluation and analysis.
• Theory, principles, policies, practices and techniques relating to public administration at the executive level including budgeting from various funding sources, complex contract negotiations, administration, planning, communication and presentations, research and systems.
• Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations and guidelines.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.

Skill in:

• Collaboration, such as consensus-building, management of cross-functional teams, dispute resolution and negotiation.
• Communication, orally and in writing, with small and large diverse groups.
• Leadership and Management of a diverse group of employees, including service, clerical, professional and management level employees.
• Critical thinking, such as problem-solving, decision-making, and exercising independent judgment and business acumen.
• Project management and coordination, on an executive level, with internal employees, outside contractors, and other stakeholders.

Ability to:

• Lead and manage employees respectfully at all levels within span of control.
• Lead others in their development of awareness, knowledge and skills along the cultural competence continuum.
• Develop short range and long-term plans to meet and facilitate the vision set by the Commissioners Court; effectively communicate the vision, plans and goals to employees at all levels within span of control.
• Maintain professional ethics and personal integrity, representing the County in a professional manner.
• Direct and interpret quantitative, financial and systems analysis of business problems.
• Develop or lead others in development of programs which foster increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate impact of a policy, procedure, plan and/or program, alone and in relationship to other policies, procedures, plans or programs.
• Work in diverse, decentralized, multi-faceted organization.
• Create and successfully manage organizational change.
• Develop and interpret policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, regulations, laws and contracts.
• Write complex reports and business correspondence, including graphs, charts and other information analysis.
• Effectively present information to Commissioners Court, senior management, employees and public groups, including the State Legislature, utilizing tact and diplomacy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County Executives, Commissioners Court members and staff, Elected and Appointed Officials, Attorneys, Judges, other Department Heads, media, representatives of multiple outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
• Negotiate conflict and create collaborative solutions.

Additional Information

Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 10 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment.

Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.

This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.

Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.

Location: 700 Lavaca, Suite 1530 Austin, Texas 78701

Department: Innovative Justice & Program Analysis

Criminal Background Check, Education and Employment history checks required.

For questions about this position, contact: michelle.kern@traviscountytx.gov

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