Assistant Director for Food and Nutrition Business Management
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FOOD AND NUTRITION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(Finance/Accounting/Budget Directors encouraged to apply)
Salary Information: B26 – $8,800.00 – $9,500.00/MO.
State Classification: Director I – 1620
FLSA Status: Exempt
Posting Number: 26-58624-1
Location: Austin, TX
Telework Option: TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit.
WHO ARE WE
The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs and more than $2.5 billion in federal money annually, used to fund the programs for the State of Texas.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
The Assistant Director for Business Management will perform advanced managerial work and assist with overseeing the effective management of the Business Management section within the Food & Nutrition (F&N) division. You will manage complex issues; be involved in long-term planning to contribute to the attainment of the division’s goals, objectives, and mission; monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations; and manage complex projects. You will supervise the work of others. You will serve as the backup of the Director for Business Management, as needed. You will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the Director for Business Management in directing and coordinating activities of staff operations statewide to include planning, developing, reporting, overseeing, and evaluating projects, schedules, and work plans.
Provide direct supervision of section staff including, but not limited to, objective assessment of staff performance and productivity, identification of appropriate education and training needs for staff, time and leave reporting, staff workflow, partnering meetings, coaching sessions and other associated staff meetings.
Ensure all financial, accounting, procurement and contract, compliance and technical assistance activities required for Child Nutrition Programs (CNPs) administered by the Business Management sections are compliant with all federal and state rules and regulations and make recommendations to correct behaviors and processes that increase risk to the agency.
Plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; work with sections to revise procedures and ensure section processes are performed consistently while meeting required levels of customer service and professionalism.
Evaluate and assess staff performance and productivity and identify appropriate education and training needs for staff to increase regulatory understanding, process efficiency, and performance outputs.
Assess budget requests, monitor budget expenditures, and recommend adjustments as necessary.
Serve as the state-level liaison for external stakeholders, to include the production and timely dissemination of program information, data and reports, timely resolution of compliance and regulatory issues, and the management of high profile, high-risk situations with external stakeholders.
Represent the division and agency locally, statewide and at the federal level for all matters related to Business Management policies and procedures, including speaking engagements.
Follow all TDA policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION (The application must state how each of the following qualifications are met – resumes do not take the place of the required state of Texas application which must be completed in CAPPS or WIT.)
Bachelor’s Degree (one year of work experience related to the primary responsibilities may substitute for one year of college).
Five (5) years of experience general accounting, government finance, budget and/or financial reconciliation.
Two (2) years of experience serving in a director, manager, or supervisor role.
Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Work experience in budget, grant, and/or contract management.
Work experience managing federal nutrition programs and/or operations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy; decision-making, including assessing risk and using good judgment to inform decisions and recommendations to leadership; and conflict resolution and working quickly and collaboratively to solve problems; providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers; and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
Ability to direct and organize program activities and/or business functions; to establish goals and objectives that support the strategic plan; to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate agency policies and procedures; to prepare concise reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
Requires working in a normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping, and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to 20%*), occasionally overnight.
TELEWORK & WORK HOURS
The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.
The agency’s core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.
H-1B Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.
BENEFITS
The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:
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Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.
Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section , you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and then selecting My Submissions. To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.
*A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day
Background Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.
**Foreign Credentials: upload an evaluation of your coursework if you have obtained a degree(s) from a school outside of the United States; otherwise, we cannot give you credit for your degree. Some organizations that provide evaluation services are:
Foreign Credential Services of America
1910 Justin Lane, Austin, TX 78757-2411
Phone: 512-459-8428
SpanTran: The Evaluation Company
2400 Augusta Drive, Suite 451 Houston, TX 77057
Phone: 713-266-8805
Global Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 9203 College Station, TX 77842
Phone: 512-528-0908
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.
Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423. Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.
Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance in translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.
Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Program Management MOS Codes.