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 Capital building at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas. The position will be remote. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with a great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. 
You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.


This position reports directly to the Director of Infrastructure Services but provides support to the entire department and assists the Director to coordinate and oversee department processes and initiatives, including policy and procedure development, planning, data reporting, and project management.


Infrastructure Services oversees the agency’s facility operations and maintenance, construction and facility management, field support services and warehouse operations. 



Who You Are:
You may be interested in this role if you are:
-Public service minded
-Organized and collaborative
-Creative and flexible, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs 

You Will Be Trust To: 
-Perform a variety of highly advanced (senior-level) work for the Director of Infrastructure Services.
-Work directly with subject matter experts to develop and manage the department’s policies and procedures
-Track assignments and verifies that department staff are implementing required changes, including legislative or audit related changes.
-Prepare, coordinate, or review data, operational, and special reports for the Director.
-Plan, assist or execute special and administrative projects or assignments.
-Develop and maintain Microsoft SharePoint sites to support cross-department coordination and reporting.
-Plan, assign, or supervise the work of others, as required by the Director.
-Hold others accountable while maintaining positive working relationships.
-Review and evaluate department policies and procedures.
-Work independently under minimal supervision and with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
-Prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
-Perform related work as assigned.



You Are a Great Fit With:
-Recent (within 3 years) experience with policy and procedure development, preferably in a state government environment.
-Experience with analyzing data and preparing executive level reports, preferably in a state government environment.
-Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
-Ability to perform project management principles and improve processes.
-Proven experience meeting competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various audiences both in verbally and in writing.
-Experience with Legislative reporting and bill analysis.
-Proven experience working on teams in a professional environment.
-Ability to think critically, prioritize work, escalate problems appropriately.
-Ability to problem solve and make decisions independently.
-Strong skills in Microsoft Office programs, beyond Word, Excel, and Teams, e.g., Microsoft SharePoint
-One or more years of state experience.

You Qualify With:
-Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus two years and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
-One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.
-Experience and education may be substituted for one another.



You Gain:
-Competitive salary: $5,886.84/month
-Defined Retirement Benefit Plan
-Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts
-Medical Insurance - Currently, the state pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. Eligible part-time employees get a 50% state contribution for themselves and 25% for their dependents. Employees pay the remainder of the premium by paycheck deduction before taxes are withheld.
-Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.
-8 hours sick leave per month.
-8 hours vacation per month with potential to earn more with longevity.
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
-Additional benefits for active employees: https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.



VETERANS: 
Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs!
Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications, and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PropertyManagementandProcurement.pdf



HOW TO APPLY:


-To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo.


-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future. 


-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 


-A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.