Program Specialist (Austin)

State of Texas • Austin, TX

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Specialist VI performs highly advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Three 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.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree and five years of full-time policy-oriented work for a public or private agency.
• Experience administering a federal grant program.
• Advanced skills using Share Point, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Advanced skills in research and policy analysis.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to RESEA or UI.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, and prepare reports.
• Ability to develop, evaluate and interpret policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop program guidance to maintain advanced knowledge of RESEA
• Serve as subject matter expert on program policy
• Prepare policy documents such as discussion papers, standard operating procedures, and guidelines
• Lead in the preparation of administrative reports, annual RESEA state plans, and federal agency reports on the implementation and efficacy of reemployment services
• Collaborate with Departments and Provide Implementation Support
• Support RESEA field staff in developing responses to technical inquiries
• Build and sustain relationships with field and grant administration staff
• Collaborate with finance and UI to ensure DOL quarterly reports are complete
• Collaborate with Boards on grant balances, staffing and resource needs, and spend rates
• Assist with training staff on department operations, program operations, and policies
• Develop and present in-person and virtual training modules
• Lead Process Improvement and Change
• Research initiatives to improve RESEA performance
• Develop corrective action recommendations
• Provide expert guidance on implementing new processes
• Support Compliance and Monitoring
• Represent TWC at internal program monitoring meeting
• Develop procedure to monitor board grant balances and procurements
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive starting salary: $6,098.13 - $6,403.04/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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees