Program Assistant Jobs in Dripping Springs, TX (NOW HIRING)

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, 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 will be located in the nearest tax office and will adhere to a Monday through Friday Schedule.

TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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:
You have great organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines. The ideal candidate will share our vision and goals within the Tax Department to directly support the State Office Director and Supervisors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Program Specialist I performs routine (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with planning, developing, and implementing an agency program and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public. May train others. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
-Provide support and collaborates in the planning, development and implementation of TxUS system replacement in support of State Office Tax processes. 
-Assist in the collection, creation, organization and analysis of reports for daily staff monitoring and statistical data for leadership. 
-Assist in providing consultative services and technical assistance for agency program.
-Assist in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects including development of quality review controls. 
-Assist with developing policies, procedures and SOPs for the new system replacement including cross departmental coordination. 
-Assist with cross functional trainings and assignments in support of Department necessities. 
-Perform other duties as assigned.  

YOU QUALIFY WITH: 
-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. 
-Acceptance into a TWC Internship or TWC Apprenticeship will satisfy the minimum qualifications

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Knowledge, education, or experience in identifying measures or indicators of program performance. 
- Experience interpreting and providing information on the Texas Unemployment Compensation Act, statutes, rules and laws. 
- A positive attitude and professional demeanor to support colleagues in achieving division goals.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Windows-based personal computer programs experience, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

YOU GAIN: 
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.  
- Competitive salary: $3900.82/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 10% travel within the state of Texas and the ability to lift 15 pounds. This position generally requires the routine operation of a personal vehicle in the performance of job duties and thus requires possession of a valid driver's license and liability insurance as required by state law. Requires non-agency owned transportation to make timely in-person contacts with employers at their residence or worksites that are not required to and may not meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) specifications.

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 an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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.