Employment Opportunities

Welcome to the Office of the Governor Employment Opportunities home page. We appreciate your interest in serving the great State of Texas. Office of the Governor employees enjoy an excellent compensation package which includes competitive benefits. Please visit the Employees Retirement System of Texas for more details.

 

Current Opportunities

The following positions are currently open at the Office of the Governor. Please click on the links below to view the job description and requirements for each position.

Job Title Job # Salary Range Status
Deputy General Counsel (General Counsel V) 2025-14 $16,666.67 - $16,666.67 Open
Legislative Affairs Liaison (Government Relations Specialist III) 2025-13 $7,916.67 - $8,750.00 Open
Existing Industry and International Specialist (Program Specialist IV) 2025-12 $5,500.00 - $5,950.00 Open
Constituent Service Representative (Customer Service Representative III) 2025-11 $4,167.67 - $4,333.34 Open
Executive Assistant (Executive Assistant I) 2025-09 $4,416.67 - $4,583.34 Open
Writer (Information Specialist III) 2025-08 $5,416.67 - $5,833.34 Open
Deputy Communications Director (Director III) 2025-07 $11,916.67 - $12,250.00 Open
Office Administrator (Program Specialist IV) 2025-06 $4,583.34 - $5,416.67 Open
Incentives Coordinator (Program Specialist II) 2025-05 $4,416.67 - $4,833.34 Open
TINS Accountant (Accountant III) 2025-03 $4,583.34 - $5,250.00 Open
Advance Representative (Program Specialist II) 2025-02 $4,666.67 - $4,887.50 Open
Program Specialist (Program Specialist IV) 2024-87 $5,000.00 - $5,416.67 Open
Senior Accountant (Accountant VI-VII) 2024-86 $6,250.00 - $8,750.00 Open
Purchaser (Purchaser II) 2024-78 $4,166.67 - $4,583.34 Open
Business Operations Assistant (Program Specialist II) 2024-76 $4,333.34 – $4,583.34 Open
Internal Auditor (Director II) 2024-60 $10,666.67 - $11,250.00 Open
Assistant General Counsel (General Counsel II) 2024-43 $7,375.00 - $7,916.67 Open
Legislative Assistant (Program Specialist III) 2024-06 $5,541.67 - $5,833.34 Open

Open: Accepting applications On Hold: Not accepting new applications. Pending review of received applications. Veteran Hold: Position currently only available to veterans

 

How to Apply

An official State of Texas Employment Application must be submitted electronically through Work in Texas when applying for a position at the Office of the Governor.  Paper applications are not accepted in person or via email.  Additionally, resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed State of Texas Employment Application.

Submit a separate application for each position that you are qualified.

In Work in Texas, search for Office of the Governor job postings by the “Agency Job ID” listed as “Job #” on the position description – or – using the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assigned posting ID number, listed as “TWC job number” on the position description.


Apply Online at Work in Texas

 

Interviews

Candidates included in the interview pool will be contacted to schedule an interview.  Only those candidates selected for an interview will be notified in writing by the Human Resources Division of the selection or non-selection for the position.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Office of the Governor is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, or disability in its employment practices.  If you require any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Division via telephone at 512-463-5873.

 

Selective Service Registration

All eligible males must provide proof of registration or exemption from the requirement.  Please visit the Selective Service System for more information.

 

Veterans Preference

The Office of the Governor adheres to the Texas Veterans Preference Act.  Any complaints about failure to comply with the Act should be reported to Human Resources Division at 512-463-5873.

 

E-Verify

The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA), and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm authorization to work in the United States.