Texas Workforce Commission
Government
ProgramSpecialist
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“Program Specialist at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Foreign Labor Certification, Federal Regulations, Program Implementation. Receive incoming mail. Distribute incoming mail”
Industry & Context.
Problem solver
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Six months experience in policy development, Six months experience in policy implementation, Six months experience in policy interpretation
Nice to Have
Knowledge of office practices, Knowledge of administrative procedures, Knowledge of foreign labor laws, Knowledge of agricultural work, Knowledge of herding, Understanding of migrant workers, Skill in operating computers, Skill in Microsoft Excel, Skill in Microsoft Word, Skill in Microsoft Outlook, Ability to implement new systems, Ability to evaluate system effectiveness, Ability to interpret rules, Ability to interpret regulations, Ability to interpret policies, Ability to interpret procedures, Ability to provide guidance, Ability to employ research techniques, Ability to employ program management techniques
What You'll Do.
Receive incoming mail
Distribute incoming mail
Create digital case files
Download new case documents
Upload documents into FLC system
Enter interstate job order data
Assign housing inspections
Coordinate housing inspections
Review inspection reports
Interpret DOL federal regulations
Determine compliance with regulations
Conduct review of DOL forms
Perform consultative work with employers
Perform technical work with employers
Provide consultative services to staff
Provide technical services to staff
Provide services to government agencies
Provide services to Workforce Board areas
Provide services to program customers
Provide services to the public
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with team; Coordinate with ISAMs; Services to other agencies
Process & Methodology
Program management
Full 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 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. WHO YOU ARE: 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. WHAT YOU WILL DO: 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. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -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.
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