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, TX in the Skills Development Outreach 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 self-starter with strong work ethic in search of partnering with a dynamic team to manage a wide array of projects and programs for the Education Outreach department at a great state agency with a noble public service mission. You are a go-getter, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of research, data analysis, and partnership.   WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under limited supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.   YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:  -Perform a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities associated with the operations of program areas managed by the Education Outreach department.  -Provide support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of Education Outreach programs.  -Serve as a liaison to coordinate program activities with key stakeholders, other TWC Divisions, other state agencies, or the general public as needed. -Market assigned program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and improv