Job/Position DescriptionUnder general guidance of the Health Promotion (HP) Unit Director, The Manager IV performs highly complex (senior-level) managerial work administering daily operations and activities of the Obesity and Worksite Wellness Branch, including but not limited to the Obesity Prevention Program, the Worksite Wellness Program, and the Texas Healthy Communities Program. Work involves developing strategic plans and establishing long-term goals and objectives; developing schedules, guidelines, procedures and policies. Coordinates and evaluates business functions including human resources, accounting and finance and payroll for the branch. Manages day to day activities of highly specialized professional staff assigned to the branch, including all supervisory and human resources responsibilities. Plans and develops grant applications and budgets; monitors large and complex budgets and expenditures. Participates in the legislative processes prior to and during legislative sessions. May oversee the implement of changes resulting from new legislation. Consults with the Chronic Disease Epidemiology Branch on surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation of branch projects. Prepares management and productivity reports; and reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Essential Job Functions(35%) Provides leadership for programs in the Obesity and Worksite Wellness Branch (branch). Establishes strategic plans and long-term goals for branch programs; develops and/or approves program policies and procedures, schedules, priorities and performance standards for achieving goals and objectives in the strategic plans. Coordinates program evaluation activities. Supervises highly specialized professional and technical program staff members. Plans, implements, coordinates and monitors surveillance and evaluation activities through coordination with the section, unit, Chronic Disease Epidemiology branch, and other program staff as needed. Develops and directs the maintenance of statewide partnerships with external stakeholders. Directs the overall operations of the branch, including budgets, federal grant applications and contracts, regulatory processes, program implementation, and reporting.(30%) Identifies funding and resources needed to meet branch goals and objectives and communicates needs to the HP Unit Director and the Section Director. Oversees the development of large program operating budgets, evaluates budget requests, allocates approved budgets to programs, monitors program expenditures, and makes adjustments as necessary. Analyzes budget reports and expenditures to ensure compliance with policies and procedures set forth by DSHS and by state and federal funding sources. Addresses any budget issues with appropriate personnel to ensure issues are resolved. Plans, develops and oversees the preparation of grant applications/proposals, requests for proposals/applications, contracts and scopes of work. Develops monthly, quarterly and annual reports for funding agencies. Evaluates budget utilization for completion of program activities and operations. (20%) Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to program topics in the branch. Keeps abreast of relevant scientific and technical developments related to chronic diseases, the https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=603488 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.