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Regional Representative (Program Specialist IV)

Job #: 2026-44

  • TWC Job #: 16957283
  • Travel Required: 70%
  • Monthly Salary: $5,000.00 - $5,625.00
  • Position Location: South, Texas
  • Group Step: B20
  • Class: 1573
  • Status: Open

Regional Representative - South Texas – Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for a Regional Representative – South Texas (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism – Business Development 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 $5,000.00 - $5,625.00 a month ($60,000.00 - $67,500.00 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 position performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work in the South Texas region. Work involves providing support to regional businesses, economic development organizations, local, state, and federal units of government and other relevant constituents. Promotes business lead generation and job creation, expansions, and relocation of businesses to Texas.

  • Provides consultation and technical assistance to businesses, economic development assistance staff, organizations, and related local, state, and federal units of government located in and outside the region.

  • Works with business prospects in identifying and locating financing, business sites, market/sales opportunities, and sources of supplies and raw materials in the region.

  • Works with regional economic development partners to support activities with the objective of promoting and sustaining economic growth throughout Texas.  Conducts and supports both marketing and training activities in line with prioritized objectives for the region.

  • Assists Business Development with expansion and recruitment projects as needed, occasionally coordinating with businesses and regional economic development stakeholders during the engagement process.

  • Provides direction and coordination to businesses and regional economic development stakeholders in relation to the expansion and recruitment process.

  • Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of agency program(s) for the region.

  • Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for program information and stays informed about project performance in the region. 

  • Coordinates the marketing and presenting of programs to community and professional groups in the region to encourage interest in programs and to secure support for the programs.

  • Represents the agency at functions related to economic development activities and other OOG activities as needed in the region.

  • Engages in public speaking to a wide range of audiences in a variety of forums.

  • Conducts training and provides guidance to staff/regional economic development stakeholders regarding economic development initiatives and office processes to facilitate the recruitment and expansion of businesses. 

  • Reviews regional program area functions and operations, identifies areas needing change, and develops plans to improve programs or to address areas of concern.

  • Drafts briefing documents for OOG staff, as requested.

  • Remains well-informed of division and OOG initiatives, operations, new releases, web content, programs, statewide trends, OOG policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise, professional confidence and clarity when representing the office.

  • Performs and assists in special projects as assigned.

  • May prepare and evaluate program budget requests for the region.

  • May train, lead, and/or prioritize staff workloads.

How You’ll Qualify

  • High school graduate or equivalent; 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, urban/regional planning, government, or a related field.

How to Apply

To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and resume, and apply online at www.workintexas.com. Paper applications and resumes are not accepted in person or via email.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.

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