Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall into related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements for this position are highly encouraged to apply. Additional Military Crosswalk information and Occupational Codes can be accessed at: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk

General Description:
The Director of Program Records reports to the Director of Compliance and is responsible for all activities in the Program Records Department. Work involves routine managerial duties; establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, procedures, and policies; developing and establishing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating program, division, or department activities. Supervises the work of others. Works under moderate supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

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. Skill in establishing plans and setting objectives and goals that support an overall business strategy. 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.

IMPORTANT: The TAHC is an emergency response agency. This position is subject to participate in rotating duty assignments away from its regular headquarters for up to two weeks at a time. This duty may involve working in adverse conditions; may require irregular working hours and overtime; and may include duties other than those specified in the standard position description.

Other: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and safe driving record. Applicants may be subject to a driving record and criminal background check. Employment of selected candidate is contingent upon the receipt of an acceptable criminal background check and an acceptable moving violation record from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How to Apply:
To submit your application for employment, select Apply Online. Create and/or Login to your on-line applicant profile and electronically submit your State of Texas Application for Employment.

All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.

Only interviewed applicants will receive notice of the final disposition of the selection process.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

The Texas Animal Health Commission is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability in employment or in the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, any requests for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated by the applicant to our Human Resources Department (512) 719-0700. For a telecommunications relay service for the hearing impaired, please dial 711. At time of hire, selected applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Proof of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be confirmed using E-Verify. All males who are age 18 through 25 and required to register with the Selective Service must present proof of registration or exemption from registration upon hire.