Joel Clark
Buna
Summary
Program Specialist with proven strengths in Judgement and Decision Making, Public Speaking, and Administration. Skilled in educating stakeholders and overseeing conservation initiatives to drive impactful outcomes.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Specialist VII
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
Temple
02.1994 - Current
- Serve as a liaison between the TSSWCB and fifteen SWCD's
- Assist seventy-five SWCD board members in administering conservation programs to enhance environmental stewardship
- Oversee financial budgeting process for fifteen SWCD's
- Represent the TSSWCB in educating State and Federal officials concerning natural resources
- Serve as the TSSWCB Fraud Officer
- Past Chairman of the TSSWCB Long Range Planning
Owner
Clark Land and Cattle Company
Buna
12.1992 - Current
- Managed daily operations of livestock and land management activities.
- Oversee financial budgeting and resource allocation for the business.
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department Of Corrections
Huntsville
08.1989 - 11.1990
- Supervise and Coordinate work of fifty-five correctional officers
- Assign duty stations to correctional officers
- Perform annual performance evaluations and ensure proper training for officers
- Maintain security, order and discipline among inmates
Correctional Officer 3
Texas Dept. of Corrections
Huntsville
06.1986 - 08.1989
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment for security breaches.
- Managed inmate movement to and from various areas within the facility.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among the inmate population.
- Assign duties to inmates providing instruction as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX12.1992
Skills
Public Speaking
Judgement and Decision Making
Administration and Management
Critical Thinking
Persuasion
Negotiation
Community Service
- Buna Independent School District Board Member - served nine years
- Agriculture Advisor to the Jasper County Appraisal District
- Committee Member FFA/4H State Woodland Committee
- Member Region H Water Planning Committee
- Member San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group
- Deacon, First Baptist Church Buna, TX
Timeline
Program Specialist VII
Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board
02.1994 - Current
Owner
Clark Land and Cattle Company
12.1992 - Current
Sergeant of Correctional Officers
Texas Department Of Corrections
08.1989 - 11.1990
Correctional Officer 3
Texas Dept. of Corrections
06.1986 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Speech Communications
Lamar University