Program Specialist - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Program Specialist (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Texas Workforce Investment Council.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $5,000.00 - $5,416.67 a month ($60,000.00 - $65,000.04 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What Youll Do

This is a job that performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major projects and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff and governmental agencies.

• Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities for assigned project plans.
• Studies and analyzes operations and problems and prepares reports of findings and recommendations.
• Monitors relevant reports, recommends appropriate changes, and oversees processes to update reports/plans.
• Provides advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and standards related to the program.
• Markets program to community and professional groups to encourage and/or improve interest in the program and to secure support for the program.
• Monitors, reviews, and evaluates compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program.
• Analyzes legislation to develop recommendations for policy in programmatic issues relating to the implementation, improvement, and/or expansion or reduction of program funding.
• Studies and analyzes operations and problems, prepares reports of findings and recommendations, and prepares justifications for the implementation of procedural or policy changes.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and/or prepares materials in response to requests for information and reports.
• Evaluates research findings relative to specific projects being developed.
• Conducts training and provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures.
• Assists in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals.
• May analyze the application of and variations within programs to develop action plans for improving or initiating new programs.

How Youll Qualify

• High school graduate or equivalent; and
• Four (4) years of professional experience in program management.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

Youre a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, government, or a related field;
• Project management experience; and
• Workforce education and training experience.

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who likes to provide planning, developing, and implementing major projects and providing consultative services and technical assistance. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily. Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.