Existing Industry and International Specialist (Program Specialist IV)
Job #: 2025-12
- TWC Job #: 16775951
- Opening Date: 10/18/2024
- Travel Required: 25%
- Monthly Salary: $5,500.00 - $5,950.00
- Position Location: Austin, Texas
- Group Step: B20
- Class: 1573
- Status: Open
Existing Industry and International Specialist – Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for an Existing Industry and International Specialist (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office.
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 $5,500.00 - $5,950.00 a month ($66,000.00 - $71,400.00 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 highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and provides technical assistance and direction to Texas and international businesses, BCD staff, constituents, economic development organizations, and local, state and federal units of government. Assists Texas/International businesses and their representatives with expansion and retention efforts, international trade and investment efforts, and assists BCD staff with projects coordinating with regional representatives and Texas communities. Assists in the development of Business Retention and Expansion /International strategies for Texas industries and companies.
- Responds to high number of routine and complex existing industry/international information requests — both written and oral.
- Develops and maintains filing, recordkeeping, and records management systems for the Existing Industry and International programs.
- Coordinates meetings, events, and conferences.
- Prepares purchase requisitions, bid specifications, contracts, and related financial documents.
- Monitors the work of contractors involved with providing services for existing industry and international initiatives.
- Provides consultation and technical assistance to Texas businesses, economic development staff, economic development organizations, industry associations and related local, state and federal units of government located in and outside the region.
- Identifies issues and/or obstacles within assigned industry sectors to ensure continued growth in the state’s economy.
- Coordinates and collaborates with Existing Industry/International staff regarding opportunities available for Texas’ businesses and communities.
- Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, program assessment, and administrative activities for the Existing Industry and International programs.
- Assists in identifying and locating financing, business sites, market/sales opportunities, and sources of supplies and raw materials for companies working with the Existing Industry/International staff.
- Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation for business prospects.
- Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for program information.
- Assists in the development of marketing strategies to assist existing Texas industry and to attract industry domestically and globally.
- Determines and packages the needs of business prospects to include site location information.
- Represents the agency at functions related to economic development activities and other OOG activities as needed.
- Serves as liaison to industrial recruitment allies statewide, including chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and regional groups.
- Maintains a status on project performance.
- Provides customer service to both internal and external customers.
- Assists in developing and/or revising program policy and procedure manuals.
How You’ll Qualify
- Graduation from high school; and
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience.
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 business administration, marketing, economics, or a related field; and
- Completion of Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC).
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
It’s a great job for a professional who likes to perform consultative services and providing technical assistance work. 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