Job DescriptionThe Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected — children, elderly, and people with disabilities — from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the 27 million citizens of Texas.
WHY WORK FOR DFPS?DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program, but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. An additional benefit you will receive is 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year. Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases.
DFPS MANAGEMENT CONSULTINGThe DFPS Management Consulting Group assists agency leadership improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes of their operations and programs to support the agency’s mission. Our team of highly skilled and experienced consultants provide professional advice and expertise to DFPS programs and support divisions.
Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
- Coordinates, plans, and directs organizational studies of work problems.
- Advises management on agency studies by identifying priorities and defining study scope, purpose, objectives, time frames, and resource requirements.
- Designs, evaluates, recommends, and approves changes to forms and reports.
- Reviews and evaluates new or improved business and management practices for application to agency programs or operations.
- Reviews and evaluates recommendations for improvement and corrective action to standardize or improve organizational systems.
- Develops solutions to organizational issues and concerns, develops organizational change strategies and plans, and/or conducts training for their implementation.
- Interprets historical, current, and projected data to identify problems, causes, and areas for which procedural or system changes are indicated.
- Reviews comprehensive technical records and reports that present and interpret data, identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations.
- Develops new or modifies existing administrative program policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
- Evaluates industry developments and makes recommendations for possible agency application.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge Skills Abilities- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, administrative rules, program policies, procedures relevant to DFPS program areas and the Texas legislative process.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
- Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to manage business function, division, or department activities.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Registration Or Licensure RequirementsNone.
Initial Selection Criteria- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, political science (or government) or a related discipline is preferred.
- Experience in conducting management studies in the public sector using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Experience managing projects and implementing process improvements.
- Experience in writing reports for diverse audiences including senior and executive management.
Additional Information- Applicants must provide information relevant to the required experience for this position in the special training/skills/qualifications and/or job history sections of the State of Texas job application.
- Candidates invited for an interview are required to bring two writing samples.
- If selected, candidate must be able and willing to provide current and previous work references before a final offer of employment is extended.
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