Program Specialist (Program Specialist II)
Job #: 2024-57
- TWC Job #: 16547809
- Opening Date: 4/19/2024
- Travel Required: N/A
- Monthly Salary: $4,833.34 - $5,209.00
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B18
- Class: 1571
- Status: Open
Program Specialist – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for a Program Specialist (Program Specialist II) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office – Business and Community Development (BCD).
Who We Are
The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
What You’ll Earn
The salary is $4,833.34 - $5,209.00 a month ($58,000.08 - $62,508.00 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits
What You’ll Do
This is a job that performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work to support BCD functions and staff. Work includes coordinating and processing travel, administrative support, special projects, and assignments with staff and external organizations, when appropriate. Demonstrates efficiency, superior customer focus, and strong interpersonal effectiveness whether communicating with others over the telephone or in person.
- Provides administrative and technical assistance to BCD staff, including maintaining files, contacts, and calendars, as directed.
- Assists in the preparation of materials for meetings, events, conferences, and special projects, as needed.
- Assists staff in data collection, organization and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information.
- Supports all accounting and administrative functions performed within the division.
- Serves as the Travel Liaison for the division. Coordinates and processes travel related forms and documents.
- Performs duties as the Records Retention Coordinator for the division.
- Provides administrative support to the Director of Business and Community Development.
- Serves as back-up for division purchasing, including reconciling, and approving financial invoices for payment by Financial Services.
- Serves as back-up for front desk coverage.
- Provides customer service to internal and external users.
How You’ll Qualify
Two (2) years of experience in administrative support, office work, program support, or customer service-related positions.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
You’re a Great Fit with
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in accounting, business administration or a related major.
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who excels at providing superior customer service and technical support. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.
How to Apply
Applications are received only through Work In Texas. The OOG requires all sections of the state application to be completed. Omission of data on the state application is grounds for disqualification of the application. Requests for accommodation should be made to the Human Resources office as early as possible in the application/employment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within three (3) days of being hired. The Office of the Governor participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Male candidates between 18 and 25 years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration, you may visit www.sss.gov. View a copy of the Agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report.
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special accommodations during the interview process should email the OOG’s Reasonable Accommodation Program Manager or call 512-463-8315 in the Human Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48 hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
Contact Human Resources
(512) 463-5873