Program Specialist (Telework)

Job Description - Program Specialist (Telework) (822685) Job Description Program Specialist (Telework) - ( 822685 ) Description WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in downtown Austin at 1117 Trinity Street, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. WHO YOU ARE: A collaborative engaged professional that will partner with the TWC workforce team and service providers to uplift Texans. You are a senior technical analyst with research skills and a good understanding of broader program objectives who seeks to become a workforce program subject matter leader. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative, policy research and technical operational analysis, program implementation and compliance reviews, prepare and present findings and recommend corrective actions and/or program modification. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Perform an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and other administrative activities for the RESEA program -Coordinate and collaborate with program staff and consultants in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of the RESEA program -Coordinate and conduct surveys, inspections, or reviews to determine compliance with program requirements, laws, regulations, policies and procedures -Coordinate and review the evaluation of service delivery system methods, outputs, activities, and trends to identify gaps in resources and recommends and implements improvements to resolve technical problems -Analyze state and federal legislation to develop recommendations for policy and programmatic procedures relating to the implementation, improvement and expansion or reduction of program funding -Evaluate research findings relative to specific projects being developed -Review program area functions and operations, identifies areas needing change, and develops plans to improve programs or to address areas of concern -Conduct training and provides guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures - Collect, organize, analyze, and prepare material in response to requests for RESEA information. - Review RESEA program statistics and trends and identifies operational problems. - Prepare administrative reports and studies and performs specialized research projects. - May assist in developing program policies, procedures, standards and manuals in accordance with RESEA program objectives and goals. - May oversee the studies of analyses of operations and problems and the preparation of reports of findings and recommendations. - May monitor required program performance reports and recommend appropriate changes -Assist in developing program policies, procedures, standards, and manuals in accordance with program objectives and goals -May assist with the analysis of the application of and variations within the RESEA program to develop action plans for improving or initiating program improvements -May provide guidance to others -Perform related work as assigned YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Experience administering a federal grant program -Advance skill using Share Point, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Exce -Advance skill in research and data analysis -Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to workforce system and the RESEA program -Knowledge of principles and practices of statistical analysis processes and research techniques -Knowledge of program management processes and techniques -Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance -Skill in operating computers and applicable software -Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, and prepare reports -Ability to develop, evaluate and interpret policies and procedures -Ability to community effectively both orally and in writing YOU QUALIFY WITH : - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus one year and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency. - One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education. - Experience and education may be substituted for one another.. YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Telecommuting offered from anywhere within the State of Texas - Competitive starting salary: $5,163.00 - $5,301.00/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. 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 a State of Texas Application for Employment, and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in Taleo. TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa. A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042. Primary Location : United States-Texas-Austin Work Locations : Austin:1117 Trinity St 1117 Trinity St Austin 78701-1919 Job : Eligibility Interviewers Organization : TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION Schedule : Full-time Employee Status : Regular Job Type : Standard Job Level : Non-Management Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time Job Posting : Dec 23, 2022, 6:00:00 AM Work From Home : Yes