Unit Chief, Quality Assurance

Job Title

Unit Chief, Quality Assurance

Agency

Texas Division of Emergency Management

Department

Quality Assurance Section

Proposed Minimum Salary

$9,646.88 monthly

Job Location

Austin, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

This position is considered at-will status and serves at the discretion of the head of the agency.

*Salary is a fixed rate.

 

*This position is located on-site and not subject to telecommuting.

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees business operations for assigned departments, offices, divisions, or agencies, which include hiring employees, negotiating contracts, addressing budget matters, understanding general business operations, and guiding work teams.
• Oversees the establishment of goals and objectives. 
• Plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates policies and procedures. 
• Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports and studies.
• Coordinates and evaluates business functions. 
• Maintains financial and budget records.   
• Monitors budget expenditures.
• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.
• Oversees and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals.
• Assists in development and implementation of goals for assigned departments.   
• Coordinates various Division and external partners in the monitoring and closeout of federal awards.
• Provides subject matter expertise in relation to federal guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a regular work schedule and work extended hours when needed.
• Face-to-face and person-to person interactions are required.
• Ability to travel 20%.
• Performs related work as assigned.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education - Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited four-year college or university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience - Seven (7) years of related experience. Two (2) years’ experience having performed in a supervisory capacity.

*Additional work experience or the type described above may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester hours is equivalent to one (1) year of experience. A completed advanced degree may be substituted in lieu of work experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Knowledge of fiscal/budget oversight
• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and guidelines.
• Excellent written communication, analytical, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement
• Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively p