Director III (Director of Licensing)
Apply NowCompany: Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Location: Austin, TX 78745
Description:
Salary: $11,943.75 Monthly
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Classified Regular Full Time
Job Number: 202500017
Division: Licensing Department
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced senior level managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Licensing Division. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities and business functions. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs):
(30%) Oversees, directs, and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; the identification of areas needing change; recommends initiatives to improve operations and oversees the implementation of changes.
(25%) Oversees and reviews the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and studies, including management, productivity, and financial reports and provides critical analysis and recommendations.
(25%) Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
(15%) Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
MQs, KSA, License/Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public relations, business administration, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
AND
Six (6) years of full-time work experience in the management and direction of a licensing program. Experience in establishing and maintaining program goals and objectives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, TABC organizational structures, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
Skill in using computers and Microsoft Office software.
Skill in handling hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in developing and conducting professional presentations.
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 policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Valid driver's license is required
Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets and office equipment and be able to move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information by phone, computer, in person, and using electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. Required to work as a leader and work with sensitive and confidential information.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:
For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at
Supplemental Information
Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees
Health Insurance
Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the year.
01
Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public relations, business administration, or a related field?
02
Do you have six (6) years of full-time work experience in the management and direction of a licensing program?
03
Do you have experience in establishing and maintaining program goals and objectives?
Required Question
Location : Austin, TX
Job Type: Classified Regular Full Time
Job Number: 202500017
Division: Licensing Department
Opening Date: 10/30/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Performs advanced senior level managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning for the Licensing Division. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies, procedures, and guidelines; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities and business functions. Supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Essential Job Functions
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs):
(30%) Oversees, directs, and implements techniques for evaluating program activities; the identification of areas needing change; recommends initiatives to improve operations and oversees the implementation of changes.
- Develops, establishes, and evaluates goals and objectives consistent with the agency's strategic plan to meet Legislative Budget Board performance measures.
- Develops and oversees the implementation of long-range and short-term plans.
- Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and business processes; and identifies need for changes.
- Develops and implements techniques for evaluating program activities and business functions within a department or division; and identifies need for program changes.
- Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines, and monitors compliance. Ensures that statutes, administrative rules, case law, policies, and procedures governing agency actions are applied consistently and fairly.
(25%) Oversees and reviews the collection, organization, analysis, and preparation of reports and studies, including management, productivity, and financial reports and provides critical analysis and recommendations.
- Reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness.
- Monitors performance reports to identify deficiencies and exemplary performance and acts to correct deficiencies and to reward exemplary performance.
- Provides recommendations for budget expenditures and assists with implementing budgetary adjustments.
(25%) Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance.
- Develops and reviews guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations, and monitors compliance.
- Develops policies, procedures, and guidelines and monitors compliance.
(15%) Plans, develops, and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities.
(5%) Performs other duties as assigned
MQs, KSA, License/Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public relations, business administration, or a related field. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
AND
Six (6) years of full-time work experience in the management and direction of a licensing program. Experience in establishing and maintaining program goals and objectives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; and the principles and practices of public administration and management.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, TABC organizational structures, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy.
Skill in using computers and Microsoft Office software.
Skill in handling hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in developing and conducting professional presentations.
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 policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to supervise the work of others.
REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:
Valid driver's license is required
Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move about the office to access file cabinets and office equipment and be able to move up to 25 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information by phone, computer, in person, and using electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines. Required to work as a leader and work with sensitive and confidential information.
MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:
For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at
Supplemental Information
- The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.
- The Commission will conduct a criminal history and driver record check with the Texas Department of Public Safety in accordance with applicable standards on all finalists for this position.
- More than one position may be filled from this posting.
- Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Qualifications may be verified through testing. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization; For more information, see:
- Males between the ages of 18 and 25 years, inclusive, may be required to furnish proof of either selective service registration or exemption there from as a condition of state employment. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission adheres to the Veteran's Preference granted in Chapter 657 of the Texas Government Code and the Former Foster Children Preference granted in Chapter 672 of Section 1, Subtitle B, and Title 6 of the Texas Government Code
Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees
Health Insurance
- Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
- Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium.
- Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium.
- Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.
- Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.
- Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.
- When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
- All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
- To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.
- Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
- Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.
- For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents.
- Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.
- If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee's salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.
- Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.
Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the year.
01
Did you graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in public relations, business administration, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have six (6) years of full-time work experience in the management and direction of a licensing program?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have experience in establishing and maintaining program goals and objectives?
- Yes
- No
Required Question