[Hiring] BEI Manager @Texas Health & Human Services Commission

Role Description

The Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Manager is hired by, is accountable and reports to the Director and performs complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of BEI under the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHHS). Work involves:

• Developing and maintaining guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals.
• Coordinating and evaluating operating functions and BEI activities.
• Monitoring budget expenditures.
• Planning, assigning, and supervising the work of others.
• Supporting contractual work related to BEI activities.

Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience in the management of a program.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Requirements

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and management.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis processes, budget processes, research techniques, training techniques, and program management processes.
• Knowledge of sign language interpreting and necessary skills to become a successful interpreter.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Skill in operating computers and applicable software.
• Skill in writing professional reports and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to manage business functions, establish goals and objectives, interpret rules and regulations, and devise solutions to administrative problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work effectively in teams.
• Ability to respond to public inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate using American Sign Language.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees.
• A defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.