ProgramSpecialist

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 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 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 applicab