Manager IV -Ports of Entry (Regional Manager) Donna, Texas

Salary: $7,612.50 Monthly
Location : Donna, TX
Job Type: Classified Regular Full Time
Job Number:
Division: Ports of Entry
Opening Date: 10/14/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 5:00 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt

General Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Manager performs complex management (senior level) work or oversight activities for daily operations of a Ports of Entry Regional area. A POE region comprises 3 port districts with multiple port locations and approximately 40+ employees. Work involves establishing goals and objectives; developing guidelines, policies, and procedures; developing schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving established goals; coordinating and evaluating activities; developing and evaluating budget requests; and monitoring budget expenditures. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of Port Supervisors. The POE Regional Manager spends considerable time working alone with little or no supervision and has considerable latitude for the use of independent judgement.

Essential Job Functions

% of Time

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (EJFs):

70%

Day to Day management of a large geographical area which has 3 direct reports and 40+ indirect reports. Ensures the mission of POE is conducted within existing policies and procedures.

• Manages activities of at least 3 port districts, which include 3 port supervisors and approximately 40+ employees.
• Manages activities over a large geographical area of the Texas Border.
• Travels to all assigned Ports and oversees workflow and production.
• Supervises and conducts evaluations of Port Supervisors.
• Establishes goals and objectives; approves schedules, and standards for achieving goals; and manages evaluation activities.
• Prepares reports related to the management of Port operations.
• Coordinates with government officials at all Port of Entry locations and establishes lines of communication between the Federal partners and TABC.
• Oversees special investigations, research studies, and internal audits.

25%

Evaluates POE program, interprets and ensures policies and procedures are executed, conducts investigations, audits, guides port supervisors when needed, attends functions within geographical area of responsibility and report's results and needs as required.

• Oversees the development and implementation of techniques for evaluating business functions, division, or department activities.

• Conducts field audits as required.
• Plans, interprets, monitors, and evaluates POE policies and procedures and monitors compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Evaluates programs and identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Reviews results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide guidance.
• Provides consultative services and technical guidance for a business function, division, or department.
• Represents the business function, division, or department at meetings, hearings, trials, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees.

• Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others.

5%

Performs related work as assigned.

MQs, KSA, License/Certifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Option 1:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in government, management, finance, business administration, or a related field

and

Experience: Four (4) years' experience in corporate, government involving supervising, planning, assigning, or evaluating the work of others to ensure goals, objectives and milestones are met.

Option 2:

Education: Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent required.

And

Experience: Eight (8) years of extensive, progressive, responsible management, regulatory, auditing or compliance experience.

Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Applicable Substitutions: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

CURRENT TABC EMPLOYEES: Employees must have a satisfactory rating in all areas on their performance evaluation during the last two reporting periods (if applicable) to be eligible for consideration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or University with emphasis in Management, Finance or Business.
• Knowledge of port operations of both federal and state agencies assigned to the port.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code, Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Rules, and agency policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of organizational development and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures; methods and procedures analysis techniques; work simplification methods; forms and records design and control procedures; and statistical analysis.

Skills

• Advanced skill in solving problems; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, computers, and computer software.
• Skilled in the use of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and other agency systems.

Abilities

• Ability to respond to public inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Ability to lead, supervise and manage teams or groups of people and can maintain a good working

relationship with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and customers.

• Ability to mentor, train, and coach professional staff and clerical team members.

• Ability to present written and oral communication in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to analyze problems, to recommend and present alternative solutions, to conduct studies, to develop and interpret policies and procedures, to prepare concise reports, and to communicate effectively.

REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE:

• Possess a valid Texas driver's license, if applicable
• Additional certifications may be required to be registered, certified, or licensed in a specialty area.

Physical Requirements/Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position functions in a standard office environment. Must be able to move around the office to access filing cabinets, office equipment and move up to 20 pounds. Must be able to communicate and exchange information via phone, computer, in person and via electronic media. Must be able to perform repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Must be able to work with overlapping deadlines.

This position is expected to work in the office but may be eligible for situational or hybrid telework schedule upon completion of an initial probationary period. For teleworking, must have a secure, dedicated workspace with internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule and be available for meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams or other platforms/applications during regular business hours.

• May work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays as assigned.
• Driving a State vehicle to multiple job locations, and to distance cities is required.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALIST (MOS) CODE:

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply:

For more information see the Texas State Auditor's Military Crosswalk at
Supplemental Information

• The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission reserves the right to adjust compensation based upon legislative mandates in regard to TABC's and/or an employee's contribution to the?Employees Retirement System. In compliance with Senate Bill 321, agencies that hire a person who has retired from the Employees Retirement System (ERS) or the Law Enforcement and Custodial Officers Supplemental Fund (LECOS) on or after September 1, 2009, are required to remit a surcharge each month the return-to-work retiree is employed. Candidates meeting these requirements will be offered a lower base salary to cover the surcharge.

Regular (Non-Commissioned) Employees
Health Insurance

• Employees are provided comprehensive health coverage which includes prescription drug and vision benefits.
• Full time (30 hours or more a week) employees: the State pays 100% of the employee's premium and 50% of the dependent's premium.
• Part time employees: the State pays 50% of the employee's premium and 25% of the dependent's premium.
• Newly hired employees must complete a 60 day waiting period to receive health insurance benefits unless they are a direct transfer from another agency that participates in the Employees Retirement System of Texas Group Benefit Plan.

Dental Coverage

• Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in a choice of dental insurance plans or a dental discount plan and pay a monthly premium. There is no waiting period for dental coverage.

Tax Free Savings Accounts

• Employees may enroll in a flexible spending medical and/or dependent care account. These accounts increase take home pay by allowing employees to pay for planned out-of-pocket health and day care costs tax-free.

Retirement

• When an employee qualifies, there is security in receiving monthly annuities upon retirement from State employment. Payments are based upon average salary, service credit and retirement date.
• All employees hired on or after September 1, 2015 will become immediate members of the State Employee Retirement System (ERS) by contributing a portion of their pre-tax monthly salary (9.5%) into a personal state retirement account. The State also contributes a percentage of your salary to the ERS retirement fund (not your personal state retirement account).
• To assist employees in meeting their retirement goals, employees may participate in a 401(k) or 457 Plan. Employees may contribute on a pre-tax or Roth after-tax basis.

Life Insurance

• Upon enrollment in State health coverage, employees receive $5000 in Basic Term Life Insurance with $5000 of AD&D (Accidental Death and Dismemberment) coverage at no cost.
• Employees may enroll in Optional Term Life Insurance and elect 1 or 2 times their annual salary. Employees can also apply for 3 or 4 times their annual salary through Life Evidence of Insurability (Life EOI). Each election provides an equal amount of AD&D coverage. Premiums are calculated based upon age, salary and level of coverage purchased.
• For a premium, additional Voluntary AD&D coverage is available. Employees may choose an amount of coverage starting at $10,000 up to $200,000. Employees may also enroll eligible dependents.
• Dependent Term Life is available for a minimal monthly premium. The benefit includes $5000 term life with $5000 AD&D for covered family member.

Texas Income Protection Plan (TIPP): Short Term and Long Term Disability

• If an employee is unable to work due to a qualifying disability, this benefit pays part of an employee's salary for a set period of time. Premiums are based upon monthly salary.

Annual and Sick Leave

• Upon hire, employees begin accruing annual and sick leave hours. Employees may utilize accrued sick leave immediately upon hire. Accrued annual leave is available to use after six months of continuous State service. Annual leave is earned based upon years of creditable state employment.

Paid Holidays
Employees are granted several paid federal and state holidays throughout the year.
01

Do you possess a valid Texas driver license?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you at least 21 years of age?