Job Description
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative and technical assistance work related to the department's education, training, and leadership development programs. Work involves overseeing educational programs, and providing consultative and technical assistance to agency staff, higher education entities, and/or governmental agencies. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee, plan, develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive leadership development and educational programs with overarching yearly, quarterly, and monthly program components that can be executed by field instructors, internal staff, and external stakeholders at partner organizations. Work with field instructors, internal staff, and external stakeholders at partner organizations to evaluate feedback impacting current trending issues, program needs based on vocational realities and industry best practices.
- Coordinate and collaborate as a liaison to divisional leaders, partner agencies, and internal staff to support and provide technical assistance related to professional skills, leadership development, and supervisory competencies.
- Oversee and facilitate the development of instructor cadre and field instructors in areas of teaching, curriculum development, professional development, and relevant leadership training.
- Analyze and oversee the development of teaching methods, curriculum, training programs, and educational resources in support of classroom training, distance learning, and in e-learning environments. Prepare and review recommendations for innovative program enhancements.
- Facilitate special projects and advanced learning environments for agency personnel, partner agencies, and other organizations that facilitate the development of leadership competencies, supervisory skills, and agency effectiveness.
- Review, design, and develop methods for assessing and evaluating training effectiveness. Evaluate data, industry trends, current research, and relevant innovations. Document and review policies, procedures, manuals, standards, and plans in accordance with program objectives and goals.
- Coordinate the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports. Analyze legislation to develop recommendations for policy and program issues relating to implementation, improvement, and changes in program development.
- Consult and collaborate with colleges, universities, partner agencies, and professional groups to coordinate improvement and identify best practices and methodologies to produce more effective programming, improve the educational dynamics, and/or address areas of concern.
- Coordinate involvement in committees and collaborate with staff internally as well as externally to develop, train, and implement new methods or procedures. Provide presentations and content for professional groups, partner organizations, and other state or federal agencies to enhance consistency and continuity in leadership and professional development.
- Perform budgetary analysis as it pertains to program deliverables and complete asset quality audit. Investigate and seek out grant opportunities to further the leadership development programs and the organization as a whole.
- Serves as team lead. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Serves as acting supervisor in absence of LDU Manager.
- Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:
Education High School Diploma/equivalent required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelors degree in Education, Organizational Development, or related major preferred.
Experience Minimum of four (4) years experience conducting classes or courses in learning situations for adults (post high school/college). Minimum of two (2) years of mid-level/managerial experience required. Supervisory experience within the leadership professional development industry (e.g., leadership development programs in military, higher education, or business sector) preferred. Special emphasis within in policing and/or public safety preferred.
Substitution Note: One (1) year education may be substituted for each year of experienced required, up to three (3) years. Note: 30 semester hours will be considered equivalent to 1 year of education
Licensure and/or Certification Must be able to qualify as a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Instructor within six (6) months of hire. TCOLE Advanced Instructor certification preferred. Certification in two (2) of the following is preferred:
a. Northwestern University Center for Public Safety (NUCPS) (Supervision of Police Personnel, School of Police Staff & Command, or Executive Management Program).
b. FBI-LEEDA Trilogy (Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership Institute).
c. Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers: Law Enforcement Supervisors Leadership Training Program (LESLTP).
d. International Association Chiefs of Police (IACP): Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) Training Program.
e. Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA): The School of Executive Leadership.
f. Instructor certification with nationally/internationally recognized leadership development organization(s).
Driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence.
Regulatory knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.
Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership skills Knowledge of management/supervisory methods and principles, performance/productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Ability to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Ability to provide clear direction to others, promote teamwork and motivate others to accomplish goals.
Technology Proficiency with Microsoft Office and appropriate levels of proficiency with utilized software and systems (e.g. CAPPS, SharePoint) and be able to learn new software/systems.
Interpersonal Skills Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Must demonstrate DPS core values: Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork.
Organizational and Prioritization Skills Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism.
Presentation/Communication Skills Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations and/or communications to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.
Research and Comprehension Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.
Analytical Reasoning/Attention to Detail Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.
Confidentiality and Protected Information Must demonstrate an ability to responsibly handle sensitive and confidential information and situations and adhere to applicable laws/statutes/policies related to access, maintenance and dissemination of information.
Safety Must be able to work in safe manner at all times, avoiding shortcuts that have potential adverse results/risks, and must be able to comply with safety standards and best practices.
Schedule and/or Remote/Telecommuting work and/or Travel Availability for after-hours, weekend work, and overnight may be required. This position may have the ability to telecommute based on the needs of the division/agency. Travel statewide as needed.
PHYSICAL and/or ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those encountered and/or necessary for the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environment: Office/Indoors and/or Vehicle;
Ambulatory skills, e.g. stand, walk, sit;
Hand-eye coordination and arm/hand/finger dexterity;
Ability to speak, hear, and exercise visual acuity;
Ability to transfer weights of up to fifty (50) pounds anticipated for this position;
Driving requirements: Moderate (up to 20%).
Candidates selected to meet with the oral board will be required to give a 20-minute presentation on an assigned topic.
State of Texas Benefits and Retirement Information:
Current DPS employees who submit applications for posted DPS positions shall notify their immediate supervisor in writing.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in the same salary group and state title as their current position will be transferred with no salary change.
A DPS employee who is selected for a position in their current salary group with a new state title may receive an increase of no more than 3.4% over their current salary regardless of posted salary.
Salary is contingent upon qualifications and is subject to salary administration and budgetary restrictions.
DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE CALLS. ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
State of Texas retirees may be rehired for full-time, non-commissioned positions only under very specific circumstances.
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