Job Description
Organization: REENTRY & INTEGRATION
Primary Location: United States-Texas-HOUSTON
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Travel Moderate
Salary/Salary Range: $4,177.18 (RET 2.5% Less) Pay Basis: Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Hazardous Pay
Training Academy: No
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Dec 11, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves monitoring
and evaluating operations and programs to ensure conformity with contracts, laws, policies,
procedures, rules, and regulations; and providing guidance to others. Works under general
supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides consultative services to mitigate risk by monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating
operations at residential, outpatient therapeutic communities, and treatment programs within the
community or on correctional facilities.
B. Monitors contract facilities and programs by observing operations and activities to identify and
mitigate risk; conducts on-site visits and examines records; and responds to emergencies and
serious incidents to include escapes, disturbances, and natural disasters.
C. Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data to include financial data; and prepares contract reviews
identifying areas of non-compliance timely and accurately.
D. Investigates allegations of non-compliance to include examining financial records and
calculating financial impacts; and provides written and oral reports to other staff, departments,
officials, agencies, and organizations.
E. Observes justice involved individuals and contracted staff in various technical areas which may
include maintenance, laundry, food service, and programmatic operations to report deficiencies.
F. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes multiple projects and tasks to meet established deadlines.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing,
spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
5. Technical review of program evaluation experience preferred.
6. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
7. Must have a valid state driver license.
Must maintain a valid driver license for continued employment in position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management and mitigation techniques.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of the overall operation of correctional and community facilities.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, contracts, policies,
procedures, rules, and regulations.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, and organizations.
8. Skill to review technical data and prepare detailed technical reports accurately and timely.
9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
10. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
11. Skill to monitor program compliance with contracts and established policies, procedures,
rules, regulations, and guidelines.
12. Skill in the use of computers and in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include
word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate
motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, weapons,
restraining devices, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
EEO Statement
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
Primary Location: United States-Texas-HOUSTON
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Travel Moderate
Salary/Salary Range: $4,177.18 (RET 2.5% Less) Pay Basis: Monthly
Hazardous duty/Longevity Pay: Hazardous Pay
Training Academy: No
Work Site Visits: No
Study Material: No
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Dec 11, 2026, 12:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Dec 22, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
JOB SUMMARY
Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves monitoring
and evaluating operations and programs to ensure conformity with contracts, laws, policies,
procedures, rules, and regulations; and providing guidance to others. Works under general
supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
A. Provides consultative services to mitigate risk by monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating
operations at residential, outpatient therapeutic communities, and treatment programs within the
community or on correctional facilities.
B. Monitors contract facilities and programs by observing operations and activities to identify and
mitigate risk; conducts on-site visits and examines records; and responds to emergencies and
serious incidents to include escapes, disturbances, and natural disasters.
C. Compiles, organizes, and analyzes data to include financial data; and prepares contract reviews
identifying areas of non-compliance timely and accurately.
D. Investigates allegations of non-compliance to include examining financial records and
calculating financial impacts; and provides written and oral reports to other staff, departments,
officials, agencies, and organizations.
E. Observes justice involved individuals and contracted staff in various technical areas which may
include maintenance, laundry, food service, and programmatic operations to report deficiencies.
F. Plans, organizes, and prioritizes multiple projects and tasks to meet established deadlines.
Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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.
4. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include word processing,
spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs preferred.
5. Technical review of program evaluation experience preferred.
6. Teaching, training, or staff development experience preferred.
7. Must have a valid state driver license.
Must maintain a valid driver license for continued employment in position.
B. Knowledge and Skills
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of risk management and mitigation techniques.
3. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
4. Knowledge of the overall operation of correctional and community facilities.
5. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, contracts, policies,
procedures, rules, and regulations.
6. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely, both verbally and written.
7. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, and organizations.
8. Skill to review technical data and prepare detailed technical reports accurately and timely.
9. Skill in administrative problem-solving techniques.
10. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
11. Skill to monitor program compliance with contracts and established policies, procedures,
rules, regulations, and guidelines.
12. Skill in the use of computers and in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include
word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software programs.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
A. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend
repeatedly, climb stairs, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak, analyze,
alphabetize, lift and carry under 15 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, and operate
motor equipment.
B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and moving
objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working
protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane.
C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions include
computer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, weapons,
restraining devices, dolly, and automobile.
Additional Information
Please note that applications submitted via handwritten forms, email, mail, or fax will not be accepted. Your job application must be completely filled out and include all employment, do not limit employment to the past 10-15 years. Your application must contain complete job histories, which include job titles, name of employer, dates of employment, supervisor’s name and phone number, and a description of duties performed, and whether it was full-time or part-time and hours per week. If any of this information is not provided, your application may be rejected as incomplete
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who contacts you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Outside applicants will be required to submit to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment.
Questions regarding this posting may be directed to:
Shenesia Jenkins
Human Resources Headquarters
2 Financial Plaza, STE 600
Huntsville, TX 77340
PH (936) 437-3069
EMAIL HR.selectionsteam1@tdcj.texas.gov
Military Occupation Specialty Code
The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.
Military Crosswalk Guide - Prepared by the State Auditor's Office
EEO Statement
The State of Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the
provision of services. You may make copies of this application and enter different
position titles, but each copy must be signed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of
applications, unless specifically stated in the job vacancy notice.
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