Job Information
Texas Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) Executive Director in Austin, Texas
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
Only applicants who submit both a
State of Texas Application and detailed Resume
will be considered for employment.Resume shouldinclude employment history, education, summary of experience and any special training or skills. For additional information on applying seeWork Hereon agency website. Applicants are also encouraged to submit writing samples or other information relevant to the qualifications.
AGENCY DESCRIPTION
The Commission on State Emergency Communications (CSEC) is a Texas state agency and the state's authority on emergency communications. CSEC is located in downtown Austin, Texas in the George H. W. Bush State Office Building overlooking the Texas State History Museum. CSEC administers the state 9-1-1 service program, statewide poison control program and is also administering a multi-year statewide federal grant program to transition Texas to providing Next Generation 9-1-1 Service. For 9-1-1, the Commission provides grants to 20 Regional Planning Commissions (RPC) to provide 9-1-1 service covering the majority of Texas. For poison control, the Commission provides grants to the six Regional Poison Control Centers (RPCC) providing poison control services to the public and health care professionals. The Commission is comprised of nine voting Commissioners appointed by the Governor (five members) the Lieutenant Governor (two members), and the Speaker of the House (two members); plus, three non-voting ex officio Commissioners.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Executive Director is appointed by CSEC's voting Commissioners to carry out the management, administrative, and operational responsibilities of the Commission. The Executive Director performs highly advanced (senior level) policy administration and managerial work. Work involves strategic planning, state agency administration, and managing the day-to-day operations of the agency including overseeing functionally related areas organized into multiple divisions. Supervises the work of others including staff at the executive level and/or management level. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
DUTIES PERFORMED
Per Commission Resolution, Delineation of Policy and Management Responsibilities of the Commission , the Executive Director will:
Provide information to the Presiding Officer and Commissioners to assist decision making in setting goals and objectives related to the Commission's purpose and mission.
Assist the Commissioners, at the request of the Presiding Officer, to develop practical alternatives to specific issues which must be resolved by the Commission.
Implement statutory responsibilities and the Commission's Strategic Plan through well-developed programs.
Interact and cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies to improve the delivery of 9-1-1 and poison control information services in Texas.