County Executive - Innovative Justice and Program Analysis

Are you looking for career opportunities that provide top-notch benefits including paid vacation and sick leave, parental leave, outstanding health, vision, and dental insurance, an on-site health clinic for you and your dependents, a generous retirement plan, and much more? Then bring your talents to Travis County!

The County Executive oversees the following departments:
Data, Research, and Planning Department, the Reentry Resources/Workforce Development Department, Victim Resources and Services Department, and the Travis County Counseling and Education Services Department, and operates as Direct Supervisor for these Department Heads. Serves under general policy direction from the Commissioners Court. Works collaboratively with other Travis County Executives to achieve the goals and objectives of the Commissioners Court.

Oversees the planning, implementation, and performance evaluation of programs established and managed by Travis County, or that are funded by Travis County, that impact the criminal legal system as it intersects with the mental and behavioral health needs of Travis County residents, including programs and services that divert or deflect residents from ever being involved in the criminal legal system by providing mental and behavioral health services in the community.

Manages multiple departments through senior administrators to ensure completion of their mission and objectives in compliance with multi-million-dollar operating and capital budgets. Advises the Commissioners Court on matters pertaining to the criminal legal system and its intersection with mental and behavioral health programs, as well as data needs, research and analysis of current and future programs. Works with other independently elected or appointed officials in the County, City, State, and community on matters pertaining to the criminal legal system and mental and behavioral health services available in the community.

Serves as primary liaison between Commissioners Court and internal and external organizations, entities, and jurisdictions in the criminal legal system and mental and behavioral health arena. Negotiates, develops, and monitors multi-million-dollar contracts, grants, and agreements for presentation to and approval of the Commissioners Court.

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This is a job classification within the County Executive job family; appointed by the Commissioners Court, the incumbent is the chief executive overseeing Innovative Justice & Program Analysis department providing research, planning, analysis, and evaluation services for the Commissioners Court, providing resources and services to community members involved in, or impacted by, the criminal legal system. The incumbent is the chief liaison between the Commissioners Court and these functional areas.

The County Executive for Innovative Justice & Program Analysis serves as a member of the county’s executive management team and may serve as the Court’s designee in matters related to the criminal legal system and public health and safety.

• Research, planning, and data-based evaluation and program development for Travis County Commissioners Court-led initiatives.
• Collection and analysis of a variety of data to inform county policies and practices and to assist with strategic planning, policy decisions, and program development.
• Data-based evaluation and performance measurement of programs established and managed by Travis County, or funded by Travis County, and dissemination of data visualizations and dashboards to inform the Commissioners Court and the community on the outcomes and efficacy of each program.
• Planning and evaluation of reentry services and workforce development programs for persons previously incarcerated.
• Planning, management, and evaluation of programs that address the needs of crime victims, including safety planning, counseling and support, and safe family visitation options.
• Assessments, programs, and case management for pretrial defendants through the Counseling and Education Services Department.
• Community engagement and outreach to ensure public awareness of, engagement in, and efficacy of the services and programs available to residents
• Any other areas assigned by the Commissioners Court.

This position is classified as a Pay Grade C27 - $ - $ (Min – Max)

The negotiating salary range for this role is: $ - $ based on qualifications.

• Policy development, review, implementation, and management.
• Collaborating on a regular basis with local policymakers to ensure consistency of plans and projections with local standards, legislative mandates and community expectations.
• Program and project development, implementation, management and evaluation, demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, including plans for future services and budgetary requirements.
• Budget development, monitoring, and management for multiple…