Senior Program Specialist VI - RESEA Department
Relocation
AI Summary
The Senior Program Specialist VI provides advanced consultative services and technical assistance work in the RESEA department. This role requires a senior technical analyst with research skills and a good understanding of broader program objectives. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert on program policy and procedures.
Key Highlights
Research and develop program guidance to maintain advanced knowledge of RESEA
Serve as subject matter expert on program policy and procedures
Collaborate with Departments and Provide Implementation Support
Develop and present in-person and virtual training modules
Lead Process Improvement and Change Research initiatives to improve RESEA performance
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
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
Job Description
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 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas in the RESEA 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 collaborative and engaged professional that will partner with the TWC Workforce Development team and service providers in Workforce Solutions Offices throughout the state 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 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.
You Will Be Trusted To
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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How To Apply
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including 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.