Program Specialist (Austin)

State of Texas•Austin, TX

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About The Position

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 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the Foreign Labor Certification 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. A creative professional ready to learn a new system and understand the federal requirements of the program. You are a self-starting, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of working independently to structure your tasks, while knowing you have a team behind you ready to assist with questions that arise. The Program Specialist I performs routine (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the foreign labor regulations
Knowledge of farm work, agricultural work, herding, and an understanding of migrant seasonal farmworkers.
Knowledge of skill in operating computers and software such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to implement new administrative systems and procedures and to evaluate their effectiveness
Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to provide guidance to others
Ability to employ research and program management processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

Receive and distribute incoming daily mail, emails, and faxes and monitor the FLC websites.
Create digital case files and download new case documents from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) website, then upload those documents into the FLC processing system.
Enter new H-2A, H-2B, and interstate job order data into the FLC system for recordkeeping.
Assign housing inspections to the correct Integrated Service Area Managers (ISAMs), coordinate with ISAMs and employers to ensure inspections are conducted in a timely manner, and review inspection reports for compliance with applicable federal regulations.
Read and interpret DOL federal regulations to determine compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures to conduct review and processing of DOL forms for recruitment under the temporary FLC program, including developing job postings in an electronic system.
Perform consultative and technical work with employers, requiring highly specialized knowledge in FLC planning, development, and implementation.
Provide consultative and technical services to program staff, other government agencies, Workforce Board areas, program customers, and the general public.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive starting salary: $3,850.00-$4,100.00/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://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

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