Program Specialist (Statewide)

WHO WE ARE:
The 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. The Employee Engagement and Community Outreach department is searching for a Program Specialist to to join their team.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE:
You love meeting new people and the challenge of keeping several balls in the air simultaneously. You are passionate about keeping Texas at the forefront of business climate and workforce development. You thrive when learning, sharing, and collaborating under moderate supervision.

This position requires 35% travel. You will need to live near one of these counties since these are the counties served by the position: Anderson, Angelina, Bowie, Camp, Cass, Cherokee, Delta, Franklin, Gregg, Harrison, Henderson, Hopkins, Houston, Jasper, Lamar, Marion, Morris, Nacogdoches, Panola, Polk, Rains, Red River, Rusk, Shelby, Smith, Titus, Upshur, Van Zandt, and Wood.

If you are a self-motivated problem solver who enjoys bringing people together, this job is for YOU.

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

You will be a part of a fantastic team sharing employer-focused opportunities with businesses, colleges, non-profits, and other workforce development stakeholders all around the state. You will meet, engage, learn, educate, coordinate, present, research, plan, and provide technical assistance to a diverse audience of new and long-time partners. You'll create and nurture new and existing relationships and provide world-class customer service. You'll discover and address workforce development needs while remaining flexible and adaptable to new challenges and opportunities. But most importantly, you'll contribute to a great mission. 

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- Program Specialist III: One year and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- Program Specialist IV: 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 both positions.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Project management experience within a business, economic development organization, chamber of commerce, state agency, workforce development board, and or community college environment.
- Experience with presentation preparation, public speaking, sales, marketing, outreach techniques, and public relations.
- Experience with grant development and review.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
- Competitive salary: $4,473.00 - $5,333.80/month (Depends on experience)
- 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, now or in the future, for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals currently on H-1B, F-1 (OPT/CPT), or H-4 visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. 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.