Texas Department Of Criminal Justice · 3 days ago
Program Specialist II - Utility Billing - Facilities Division - Huntsville (022276)
United States-Texas-HUNTSVILLE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe Texas Department Of Criminal Justice is seeking a Program Specialist II for their Facilities Division in Huntsville. The role involves planning, developing, and implementing utility billing programs while providing consultative services and technical assistance to various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Participates in planning, developing, and implementing utility billing program evaluation and analysis processes; and conducts surveys, inspections, and reviews to determine compliance with agency energy requirements, policies, procedures, and industry standards
Studies and analyzes operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations; assists program staff in determining trends and resolving utility and energy cost and consumption problems; and assists in analyzing the applications and variations of programs to develop an action plan for improvement and implement solutions
Assists in evaluating the effectiveness of program activities; recommends and coordinates activities to produce a more effective program; and assists in preparing justification for the implementation of procedural and policy changes
Prepares administrative reports, cost analyses, technical correspondence, and research studies; and assists in preparing and evaluating program budget requests
Coordinates work with agency departments, utility companies, consultants, and state and federal agencies; and provides technical assistance and training in the program area
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree 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)
Four years full-time, wage-earning accounting, business analysis, or public administration experience
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management methods
Knowledge of billing analysis management techniques, practices, methods, and procedures
Knowledge of general accounting principles and methods and practices of accounting and auditing related to the operation of businesses or organizations
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes
Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely
Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and the public
Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Skill in problem-solving techniques
Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports
Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area network environment
Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly, 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
Preferred
Major course work in Accounting, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field preferred
Utility and energy analysis experience preferred
Experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include spreadsheet and database software programs preferred
Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations preferred
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent to include spreadsheet and database software programs
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