Program Specialist (Statewide)

THIS POSTING IS FOR EXISTING TWC EMPLOYEES ONLY
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 works within the FDCM/Subrecipient Monitoring department, and can be performed from any city in Texas.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 
The Program Specialist V performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable 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).
- Oversee the completion of and monitors required performance reports and recommend appropriate changes.
- 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.
- Analyze operations and reviews reports, recommendations, and justifications.
- Collect, organize, analyze, and/or prepare materials in response to requests for program information and reports.
- Develop program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
- Evaluate research findings relative to specific projects being developed.
- Review program area functions and operations, identify areas needing change, and develop plans to improve programs or to address areas of concern.
- Conduct training and provide guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures.
- May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.
- May train, lead, and/or prioritize staff workloads.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: 
-Two years and six months 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. 
-Six months of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Program Specialist IV or Program Supervisor IV with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: 
- Experience with federal programs and fiscal operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.  
- Competitive salary: $6,000 - $6,400/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 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.