Texas Workforce Commission
Government
ProgramSpecialist
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“Program Specialist at Texas Workforce Commission. Skills: Program evaluation, Technical assistance. Plan technical training research planning. Perform policy program assessment evaluation”
Industry & Context.
Independent judgment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Two years six months full-time experience, Development implementation interpretation policies procedures
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree, Advanced skills research program evaluation, Certification Certified Texas Contract Manager, Advanced skills Microsoft Project PowerPoint Excel SQL, Knowledge research techniques program management processes techniques, Skill identifying measures indicators program performance
What You'll Do.
Plan technical training research planning
Perform policy program assessment evaluation
Perform administrative activities RESEA program
Provide high-level advice counsel
Interpret policies procedures rules regulations
Consult agencies program staff workforce partners
Resolve problems identify requirements
Discuss evaluation effectiveness
Provide technical assistance training consultation
Attend present trainings webinars conference calls
Maintain skills knowledge evaluation
Review vendor evaluation deliverables invoices
Assist developing implementing techniques
Evaluate RESEA program
Speak community professional groups
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Workforce team; Service providers; Agencies program staff; Workforce partners; Evaluation partners
Communication Scope
Public speaking
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 Street, Austin, TX in the RESEA department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or 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 engaged professional that will partner with the TWC workforce team and service providers to uplift Texans and get them back to work. 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 V performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Plan, prioritize, and perform a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, evaluation, and administrative activities for the RESEA program. - Provide high-level advice and counsel by interpreting policies, procedures, rules, regulations and standards related to the RESEA program. - Consult with agencies, program staff, workforce partners, and evaluation partners to resolve problems, identify requirements, and discuss evaluation effectiveness. - Provide technical assistance, training, and consultation for the evaluation of the RESEA program and RESEA special projects. - Attend and present at trainings, webinars,
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