Program Specialist (Austin)

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, TX in the Skills Development Outreach department. 

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
A self-starter with strong work ethic in search of partnering with a dynamic team to manage a wide array of projects and programs for the Education Outreach department at a great state agency with a noble public service mission. You are a go-getter, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of research, data analysis, and partnership.
 

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
 

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: 
-Perform a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities associated with the operations of program areas managed by the Education Outreach department. 
-Provide support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of Education Outreach programs. 
-Serve as a liaison to coordinate program activities with key stakeholders, other TWC Divisions, other state agencies, or the general public as needed.
-Market assigned program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and improve interest in the program(s) and sustain grant application submission numbers.
-Review and assist in evaluating applications for programs assigned. As needed, work with program colleagues to update evaluation criteria. As needed, train evaluation staff on scoring components, criteria, and perimeters.
-Evaluate programs, processes, and service delivery system methods to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements and implement solutions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
 

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. 
 

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Successful candidates for this role are detail-oriented and possess intermediate to expert-level skills in decision-making; managing complex department-wide projects or programs; drafting and/or editing agency policy documents, RFAs, and leadership discussion papers. 
-Must possess the ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with department colleagues, management, agency executive leadership, and other stakeholder staff. 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
-Local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to RFA and procurement process, grant processes and the business functions of the Education Outreach department
-Principles and practices of public administration and management
-Building partnerships and pathways between workforce and education
- K-12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and policies
-Postsecondary education and technical training programs and policies 
-Statistical analysis processes.
-Research techniques.
-Training and marketing techniques.
-Program management processes and techniques.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive starting salary: $5,079.81 - $5,333.80/month 
- Defined Retirement Benefit Plan 
- Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts 
- Medical Insurance 
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave 
- Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
 

Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.
 

VETERANS:
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf

HOW TO APPLY: 
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search).
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.