Job Description
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, Texas in the Risk and Security Management 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:
You are a highly driven and detail-oriented professional leader ready to manage the Risk, Compliance and Safety programs for the Risk & Security Management (RSM) Department within the Business Operations Division. You are a proactive problem solver with exceptional organizational and communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. You also possess experience guiding and mentoring front-line staff to optimize performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Manager III performs complex (journey-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of a business function, division, or department. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Oversee subject matter experts in the Risk, Compliance and Safety programs.
- Plan the development and implementation of department initiatives and goals.
- Oversee the development of comprehensive reports, policies, plans, and procedures.
- Oversee the work of departmental staff to ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner.
- Motivate and develop staff, prepare and evaluate budget requests, and monitor expenditures.
- Perform HR functions, such as time and leave and performance evaluations.
- Perform other duties as assigned
YOU QUALIFY WITH:
-Four years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity.
-Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Working knowledge of statutes, rules/regulations, standards, guidelines, and best practices involving the department programs in risk management, compliance and safety.
- Coaching, mentoring, training, monitoring, and quality improvement experience.
- Establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools to monitor functions and ensure department goals and priorities are continually met on time.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-State agency experience.
-Certified Texas Contract Manager or Project Management Certification
YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive salary: $7,370.27/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.
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.