Program Specialist III- District Reentry Center Grant - Parole Division - Austin EXTENDED

Job Description

Job Description - Program Specialist III
- District Reentry Center Grant - Parole Division - Austin (712167) - EXTENDED )

Program Specialist III
- District Reentry Center Grant - Parole Division - Austin (712167) - EXTENDED

BOARD OF PARDONS & PAROLE

United States — Texas — DALLAS

Office and Administrative Support

Regular

Full-time

Travel:
No

$4,177.18 (Ret 2.5% less)

Monthly

Work Site Visits:
No

Study Material:
No

Non-exempt

Jan 8, 2026, 10:02:08 PM

Jan 21, 2026, 5:59:00 AM

Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning,
developing, and implementing an agency program; providing consultative services and technical
assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, and the public; and
providing guidance to others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of
initiative and independent judgment.

A. Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the District Reentry Center Grant program; develops and recommends program guidelines, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; and participates in the development of program goals and objectives.

B. Conducts program analyses and ensures compliance with registration, program policies and
procedures, and state and federal laws; and prepares and reviews reports on the effectiveness
of program activities.

C. Collects, compiles, and reviews statistical data; evaluates research findings relative to specific
projects being developed; assists in the preparation of administrative and statistical reports and
studies; and maintains a database for tracking offender program statistical information.

D. Confers with staff on program issues and problems to identify and implement solutions; and
provides liaison with agency staff, other agencies and organizations, and the public.

E. Facilitates district reentry center classes and staff trainings; develops and conducts training;
and provides technical guidance and assistance on the program operations and services.

* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.

A. Education, Experience, and Training

1. Graduation from an accredited senior high school or equivalent or GED.

2. Five years full-time, wage-earning case processing, customer service, clerical,
administrative support, technical program support, or operational support experience.
Fifteen semester hours from a college or university accredited by an organization
recognized by the Council for Higher Education accreditation (CHEA) or by the United
States Department of Education (USDE) may be substituted for each six months of
experience.

3. Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by
the CHEA or by the USDE preferred.

B. Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge of the methods, practices, and procedures of cognitively based reentry
programs and evidence-based practices.

2. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

3. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,
rules, and regulations preferred.

4. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.

5. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the
public.

6. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

7. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.

8. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network
environment.

9. Skill to prepare and maintain accurate records, files, and reports.

10. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.

11. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing,
spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.

12. Skill to develop and conduct training and in-service programs.

A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach…