Program Specialist; Austin

Position: Program Specialist (Austin)
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 is located at 101 E 15th St, Austin, Texas in the Training and Development department.

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 professional who seeks to work in an upbeat, diverse department that promotes employee engagement and our values (professionalism, teamwork, mastery, purpose, creativity, and flexibility). You would be happy to support our department mission: "To help TWC and our partners enhance employee workplace skills and productivity through the delivery, development, and coordination of quality learning opportunities," and you would be proud to work for a great state agency with a noble public service mission.

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:

* Manage, plan, develop, and work on the department's programs, training strategies, budget items, events, and training-delivery methods in support of the department's goals.

* Professionally correspond in writing and via Teams with stakeholders in TWC and other state agencies.

* Act as project manager in the coordination and completion of multiple projects by deadlines.

* Determine program statistics and trends; resolve operational problems.

* Manage department contracts and negotiate with vendors by deadlines.

* Coordinate and conduct workshops; facilitate and produce meetings and events. Give presentations on new programs. Represent the department at meetings.

* Build positive working relationships with subject matter experts and co-workers to accomplish the department's goals and objectives.

* Analyze legislation and respond to legislative inquiries by deadlines. Conduct research and prepare documents, such as correspondence, reports, and training materials, using appropriate format and grammar.

* Provide guidance to staff in the development and integration of new methods and procedures while supporting the goals of the department.

* Manage T&D's conference participants, prepare conference materials, and perform a supportive role at conferences.

* May supervise others on a project or serve as mentor for other training staff.

* Maintain a keen awareness of how details fit into the big picture in the department's organization and execution of its mission.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:

* 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 this position.

* Six months of full-time in-service TWC experience classified as a Program Specialist III or Program Supervisor III with regular status will satisfy the minimum qualifications.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

* Demonstration of leadership skills and the ability to take initiative, be flexible, solve problems, maintain confidentiality, work independently, and be consistently professional.

* Experience with successfully managing several projects at once according to timelines.

* Intermediate proficiency with Excel. Experience analyzing and visualizing data to provide insight to leadership.

* Experience working with and supporting managers/supervisors in a professional manner.

* Experience training and mentoring adults in classroom and virtual environments.

* Experience writing high quality documents, reports, and curricula by established standards and deadlines.

* The ability to analyze government policy and respond to questions.

* A history of being a dependable team player who can work both independently and collaboratively.

YOU GAIN:

* A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.

* Competitive salary: $5,200.00/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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas

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