Speech Lang Pathologist OP SE

Summary

We welcome and appreciate your interest in employment with the City of Corpus Christi. We are an equal opportunity employer; no information obtained during the recruitment/selection process is intended for any discriminatory purposes.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

Grade: 214

Salary: $60,681 - $99,434 (Dependent on Qualifications)

Department: Human Resources

ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Non-rotating 40-hour work week, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Must be available to work additional hours as needed.

Who May Apply?

All persons legally authorized to work in the United States.

Overview

Under administrative direction, the Homeless Services Administrator is responsible for providing overall leadership in the planning, implementation, evaluation, and performance of administrative level work supervising the Homeless Services and Workforce Housing divisions for the City of Corpus Christi. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Duties, Functions, and Responsibilities

• Administers and manages the activities of the Homeless Services and Workforce Housing divisions.
• Manages the development of program planning, monitoring, and fiscal management of the division.
• Manages and directs staff in the execution of Homeless Services and Workforce Housing goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements budgets, cost containment procedures, and program improvement measures for area of responsibility.
• Monitors related marketplace trends, conducts research, and makes appropriate recommendations that will add value to the programs and practices.
• Conducts presentations of specific division services related topics.
• May serve as lead administrator over projects and programs outside of assigned area.
• Manages the preparation of grant applications to ensure adequacy and timeliness.
• Manages the preparation of all ordinances necessary to carry out division goals.
• Coordinates contracts with Homeless Services and Workforce Housing partner agencies.
• Coordinates and provides staff support to City Committees or Commissions.
• Acts as official representative to City departments, City Manager's Office, elected officials, and outside agencies; explains, justifies, and defends programs, policies, and activities; and negotiates and resolves significant, sensitive, and controversial issues.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships within the administration to ensure adequate flow of information in all directions so that both staff and management employees are kept informed.
• Monitors expenditures and documents unmet needs for supplemental requests and provides budget reports.
• Selects, motivates, and evaluates staff; provides or coordinates training and work with employees to correct deficiencies; and implements and administers disciplinary and termination procedures.
• Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external sources.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals and objectives for the division.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of grant administration, compliance and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Knowledge of program planning and development techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations governing community service activities as well as regulations governing social services in general.
• Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of organization, function, and authority of various City departments.
• Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software.
• Ability to conduct research studies and prepare detailed and accurate reports.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction to subordinate staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and officials, other government officials, community groups, the general public, and media representatives.
• Ability to perform all the physical, intellectual, and analytical requirements of the position including decision making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Services, Human Services, Business, Public Administration or a closely related field
• Master's Degree preferred
• Five (5) years of experience in homeless services/workforce housing program development and budget, including three (3) years of supervisory experience
• A combination of education and pertinent experience may be considered
• A valid driver's license is required. Successful out of state candidates must be able to obtain a valid Texas driver's license within 90 days of hire

Other Information:

Benefits

The City offers an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Texas Municipal Retirement System - TMRS is a required retirement plan for all full-time employees. Each employee automatically contributes 7% of their total compensation. The City will match employee contributions 2 to 1 during retirement.
• Medical/dental/vision/life coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation - 88+ hours per year
• Personal leave - 40 hours per year
• Sick leave - 96 hours per year
• Voluntary 457b deferred compensation plan
• Seven (7) Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account
• City Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
• City Employee Fitness Center

Basis of Rating

Application review and the City may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Closing Statement

• Selected applicants must be able to pass a background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.
• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.
• In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the general-public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.
• This position is classified as "Safety Sensitive". All employees in safety sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing, pursuant to City policy, HR 15.0 Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Job opening will close on:

September 13, 2019