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REGIONAL MANAGER - REGULATORY

(Internal Posting - Open to Current TDA Employees Only - 5 Day Posting)

Salary Information:          B25, $7,250.00/MO.

State Classification:         Manager IV - 1603

FLSA Status:                     Exempt

Posting Number:               26-56988-1

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to 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 to be considered for the position.

WHO ARE WE

The Texas Department of Agriculture's key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. 

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Regional Manager will perform routine managerial work administering the daily operations and conduct inspections for the Texas Department of Agriculture's (TDA) assigned regional office. You will supervise, coordinate and participate in regulatory program inspection responsibilities and ensure the enforcement of agriculture laws and regulations for agriculture and consumer protection (ACP) in the State of Texas. You will assist the Regional Directors with establishing goals and objectives; developing schedules, priorities and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating inspection activities, including conducting specialized/advanced inspections and case preparation activities for violations, as needed; and serving as a mentor for other inspectors. You will work under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.  PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the day-to-day activities of the regulatory program inspectors assigned to a TDA regional office, including personnel management functions, performance appraisals, timesheet & travel approval, work and territory assignments and ensuring compliance with agency policies and practices including performance appraisals prepared in accordance with TDA policy and remain current.

Supervise and oversee all aspects of regional regulatory program inspection and complaint activities, ensuring the inspections and complaints are conducted in a timely, thorough, accurate, consistent and ethical manner as well as support inspection activities.

Assist the Regional Director with managing and overseeing the activities of the assigned TDA regional office, including budget activities; approve budget expenditures for vehicle and equipment repair, as well as for spot purchases for supplies and equipment as well as budgeting for and controlling expenses, assignments and monitoring of agency equipment and assuring compliance with agency policies and procedures.

Develop and implement management and productivity reports and studies for tracking regional activities to ensure consistency with agency goals.  Ensure reports are reviewed and discussed with Regional Director on a regular basis and perform technical review of inspections to analyze performance and/or training needs.

Manage all aspects of training of inspectors in all inspection types, including specialized, advanced, and technical inspections administered by TDA in achieving agency goals. Ensure the Regional Director is kept informed of all issues relating to inspector training, mentoring, certification, and quality assurance.

Conduct, plan or attend meetings and technical training sessions and disseminate related information pertaining to agriculture and consumer protection.

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' extensive experience performing complex agricultural inspections and investigations.

Experience serving in a lead, coordinator, senior, or related role.

Valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

PREFERRED

Work experience developing/preparing training/educational materials, policies and procedures or experience in training, teaching, or presenting information in a group setting.

Work experience preparing operating budgets.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of TDA pesticide programs, inspection procedures and enforcement of laws and regulations applicable to regulatory programs; of agency policies and procedures for programs administered by the agency; of and expertise in applicable laws and regulations.

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; the use of a computer and applicable software; and in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.

Ability to manage department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; to supervise the work of others; to train others on regulatory programs laws and regulations; to exercise sound judgment; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal office work environment, mostly sedentary in nature. May involve walking; standing for prolonged periods of time; pulling and pushing; climbing; kneeling, stooping and bending; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. May involve travel, occasionally overnight; working alternate/extended work schedules to include evenings and weekends and/or alternate locations; and working in the field for extended periods of time and enduring adverse conditions, as needed. May involve travel (up to 50%), 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:

u     Retirement Plan

u     Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees

u     Paid Holidays

u     Paid Vacation Leave

u     Paid Sick Leave

u     Longevity Pay

u     Dental

u     Vision

u     Dependent Optional Life Insurance

u     Voluntary AD&D Insurance

u     Dependent Health & Life Insurance

u     Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

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 MOS Program Management Codes.