TDA - Director for Marketing (56854)

Director For Marketing

• Salary Information:       $10,000.00/MO – B27
• State Classification:      Director II - 1621

FLSA Status:                  Exempt

Posting Number:            26568541R

Location:                         Austin, TX

Telework Option:            TDA does not offer telework, and all employees are required to be physically present for work.

How To Apply

Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying in WIT must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions, go to CAPPS Recruit.

Who Are We

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Marketing programs, within the Marketing & Public Outreach Division, play an active role in promoting Texas agricultural products, goods, and services, along with initiatives that focus on local, national, and international consumers. From growing your agricultural businesses to moving Texas products worldwide, TDA works to promote the bounty of the Lone Star State at home and abroad.

What You’Ll Do

The Director of Marketing will direct and manage the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Marketing section. You will lead the section in long-term planning to contribute to the attainment of the division’s objectives, and mission; monitoring and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations; and manage complex projects. You will supervise the work of others. You will work under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 

Primary Responsibilities

Established and implement the vision and mission for the Marketing section and assist the Administrator for Marketing and Public Outreach/Special Advisor to the Chief of Staff and the Chief of Staff in implementing the vision and mission and strategic plan of the division through excellent communication processes both verbally and written.

Direct the Marketing section, including personnel management functions, budgeting for, and controlling expenses, performance appraisals, timesheet approval and ensuring compliance with agency policies and procedures, including development of techniques to evaluate programs for efficiency and productivity.

Supervise all program planning activities which include establishing program goals and objectives; developing schedules/standards for achieving them; prioritizing initiatives; and preparing written operating procedures and monitoring compliance.

Develop and recommend program guidelines, procedures and policies for review and approval by the Commissioner and appropriate management. Oversee agency compliance with approved policies and procedures.

Evaluate staff performance and analyze the workflow of the section to implement processes and procedures to increase productivity and efficiency.

Represent the agency at business meetings, hearings, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees, including federal, state, and other stakeholder functions.

Ensure division staff is technically proficient in meeting long-term operational goals through activities such as classroom training, team building, on-the-job training, operational manuals, job rotations and special assignments and projects; and ensure employees share knowledge through cross training.

Participate in the annual budget planning and evaluation process for the section; maintain and monitor program budget and expenditures, take corrective actions as necessary.

Follow all TDA policies and procedures.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION  (The application must state how each of the following qualifications are met - resumes do not take the place of the required state of Texas application which must be completed in CAPPS or WIT.)

Bachelor’S Degree.

Five (5) years work experience administering complex government programs and ensuring compliance with state and/or federal regulations of which at least (2) years must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Work experience administering programs and/or operations using modern marketing and/or economic development principles/procedures.

Work experience creating and implementing original outreach or promotional ideas and plans.

Valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience serving in a director capacity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques;  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; decision making, including assessing risk and using good judgement to inform decisions and recommendations to leadership; and conflict resolution and working quickly and collaboratively to solve problems; and in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.

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, orally and in writing; to supervise the work of others; to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Requires working in a normal office work environment and may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking; standing; pulling and pushing; kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (up to 20%), occasionally overnight.

Telework & Work Hours

The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work.

The agency’s core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. TDA also provides limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m.

H-1b Visa Sponsorship

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Benefits

The State of Texas offers a variety of benefits for you and your family that are comprehensive and, on average, make up about one-third of total compensation. Benefits include:

ü     Retirement Plan

ü     Paid Group Health & Life Insurance for employees

ü     Paid Holidays

ü     Paid Vacation Leave

ü     Paid Sick Leave

ü     Longevity Pay

ü     Dental

ü     Vision

ü     Dependent Optional Life Insurance

ü     Voluntary AD&D Insurance

ü     Dependent Health & Life Insurance

ü     Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview.

Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls.  If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Career Center, you may also check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Jobpage and selecting My Submissions.

*A valid government-issued driver’s license, which is recognized by the Texas Department of Public Safety and in good standing, and an acceptable driving record are required. TDA will verify this information with the Texas Department of Public Safety. Applicants with a driver’s license not issued by the State of Texas should obtain and be prepared to provide a copy of their current driving record on or before their first day

Background Checks: A criminal conviction records check is required for applicants who are selected for a position.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): TDA is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity.

Reasonable Accommodations: If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview or an HR representative at 512-463-7423.  Whenever possible, please give the hiring or HR representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

TDA participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Military and Former Foster Child Employment Preference: TDA complies with the provisions of the veterans and former foster child employment preference acts. Please contact our Human Resources-Veterans Liaison at (512) 463-7454 for assistance.

Go to https://texasskillstowork.com/, https://www.onetonline.org/, or http://www.careeronestop.org/ for assistance in translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements, and skill sets.

Additional Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Code or Crosswalk information is available from the Texas State Auditor’s Office at Program Management MOS Codes.