Texas Workforce Commission
Program Specialist (Hybrid)
Texas Workforce Commission, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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 and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. 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.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including 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: The Adult Education and Literacy department is seeking a Program Specialist IV to play a critical role in ensuring the successful administration of the Adult Education and Literacy statewide program. The ideal candidate leverages excellent writing and strong research skills to ensure policies are accurate and easily understood by internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in a complex environment that emphasizes collaboration, customer service, and attention to detail. If you are a self-starter looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opening could be the perfect match for you!
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 an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for assigned program(s). -Coordinate and collaborate with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency program(s). -Coordinate and conduct surveys, inspections, or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. -Market program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage interest in programs and to secure support for the program(s). -Coordinate and review the evaluation of service delivery system methods, outputs, activities, and trends to identify gaps in resources and recommends and implements improvements to resolve technical problems. - Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: - Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. - Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. -Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities. -Ability to quickly learn complex new content and to gather, assess, correlate, and analyze data. -Demonstrates attention to detail and an enthusiasm for producing high quality work products. -Ability to successfully collaborate in a team environment.
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.
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. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including 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.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including 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: The Adult Education and Literacy department is seeking a Program Specialist IV to play a critical role in ensuring the successful administration of the Adult Education and Literacy statewide program. The ideal candidate leverages excellent writing and strong research skills to ensure policies are accurate and easily understood by internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in a complex environment that emphasizes collaboration, customer service, and attention to detail. If you are a self-starter looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opening could be the perfect match for you!
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 an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for assigned program(s). -Coordinate and collaborate with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency program(s). -Coordinate and conduct surveys, inspections, or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. -Market program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage interest in programs and to secure support for the program(s). -Coordinate and review the evaluation of service delivery system methods, outputs, activities, and trends to identify gaps in resources and recommends and implements improvements to resolve technical problems. - Perform other duties as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: - Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. - Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences. -Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities. -Ability to quickly learn complex new content and to gather, assess, correlate, and analyze data. -Demonstrates attention to detail and an enthusiasm for producing high quality work products. -Ability to successfully collaborate in a team environment.
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.
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. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including 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.