County Executive - Innovative Justice and Program Analysis

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!

pThe 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 Execut to achieve the goals and objectives of the Commissioners Court.

Distinguishing Characteristics

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 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 - $ - $ (Min – Max)

The negotiating salary range for this role is: $ - $ based on qualifications.

Education and Experience

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.

Preferred

Requirements

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…