Regional Business Services Manager

Job/Position DescriptionUnder the general supervision of the Regional Director for Administrative Services, administers and directs Business Services programs for a geographic area designated by HHSC. Responsible for employing appropriate organizational and management skills to carry out policies, procedures, and standards. Accountable for the quality of management employed in accomplishing work objectives. Performs moderately complex managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of others. Manages all aspects of Business Services, including facility acquisition, facility management and operations, warehouse operations, asset management, administrative contract management, the development of service level agreements and the management of the region's Safety and Incident Management Program. Develops and maintains good working relationships with internal leaders, community leaders, advisory groups, and elected officials including county judges and state legislators. Represents Regional Administrative Services (RAS) on committees and workgroups and at agency and community meetings. Essential Job FunctionsAttends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.Manages activities of staff in Business Services; develops and implements techniques for evaluating RAS activities; provides technical guidance in all aspects of the RAS program area to ensure efficient use of resources and quality of services. (35%)Manages personnel functions; coordinates and implements recruiting, interviewing, hiring, leave approval and time records; develops and approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; plans, assigns, and supervises the work of Business Services staff. (20%)Leads the development and implementation of guidelines, procedures and regulations impacting the customer service delivery system in coordination with other RAS components and monitors compliance with agency policies and procedures. (20%)Oversees the preparation of management and productivity reports, internal audits, special reviews, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to improve services and to exchange, or verify information, answer inquiries, address issues, or resolve problems with customers. (10%)Develops and maintains current and core knowledge of all HHS agencies in assigned area by reviewing agency literature, attending regional management meetings, and participating on agency workgroups. (10%)Represents RAS at meetings, conferences, committees and on workgroups. (5%)Registrations, Licensure Requirements or CertificationsValid Class C Texas Driverand#146;s License.Knowledge Skills AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to business services, facility operations and contract management.General knowledge of the programs of the Texas Health and Human Services agencies.Knowledge of the principles of effective management, to include organizing, coordinating, planning, scheduling and implementing initiatives.Skill in both written and oral communications.Skill in the use of standard agency computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Office Suite.Ability to establish program goals and objectives.Ability to manage multiple tasks requiring flexibility in work prioritization.Ability to identify problems, develops and evaluates policies and procedures, and implements https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=619721 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.