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 occasional teleworking may be available in many of our positions. 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: A collaborative engaged leader who will oversee BSS staff. You possess strong, project management, planning, problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills and communicate in a professional and customer-focused manner. The ideal candidate must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service and the ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule during regular business hours.

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: -Manage day-to-day activities of the conference planning and board relations teams that perform conference planning and board governance of the 28 Workforce Board areas across the state -Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, and best practices. -Develop and maintain standard operating guidelines, policies, procedures, standards, and instructions -Use project management software (for example MS Project) to plan, assign tasks and ensure timeliness and success of various agency conferences. -Organize assigned staff to align with workload demands, fill vacancies, sustain operations and operate within the department budget. -Coach, counsel, and mentor direct reports -Oversee the implementation of changes resulting from new legislation and process improvement projects. -Develop and implement quality assurance procedures, standards and methodologies. -Develop and evaluate conference budget request and monitor conference budget expenditures -Gather information on department accomplishments and reports metrics -Prepare management reports; and reviews and approves documents and reports developed by employees to ensure professional quality and appearance, appropriate content, consistency, and responsiveness. -Provide training, develop, and conduct presentations and/or demonstrations to TWC staff and partners including Board Executive Directors. -Develop conference resource and cost estimates, manages conference budgets and expenditures. -Ensure staff, workforce boards are in compliance with Federal, State, and agency laws, rules, policies, and procedures. - Provide technical expertise and guidance for the BSS Department - May confer with executive leadership to develop strategic plans and long- and short-term goals for the department. - May manage the preparation, development, review, and revision of legislation. -Oversee special investigations, project analyses, research studies, and internal compliance audits. - Supervise the work of others. (Supervisory experience required) -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 W TH: -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in management, business, or public administration -Experience in conference planning to include planning from start to finish using project planning software. -Four years' experience in progressive growth in a management and leadership-responsible position managing operational and daily activities for a program or team. -Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulation relevant to Board Governance. -Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and management -Experience developing policies, reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations. -Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, management and conference planning -Excellent interpersonal/communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate to all levels of the agency. -Strong consultative, analytical, and problem-solving skills. -Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and professional communications, trainings and presentations. -Experience in planning, developing and coordinating large conferences with 100 plus attendees -Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint and SharePoint

YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $6,927.29/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. 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.