Texas Workforce Commission
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 Capitol, we have offices statewide. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, Texas.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate leverages exceptional leadership and management skills, along with excellent writing and research skills, to ensure projects are completed on time and to ensure policies are accurate and easily understood by internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in a complex environment that emphasizes collaboration, customer service, and attention to detail. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance, and other programs. If you are a self-starter looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opening could be the perfect match for you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Manager III-IV performs complex to advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of an agency's business function, division, or department. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Shape program direction by leading a team responsible for the development of written policy documents such as discussion papers, briefing papers, procedures, and guidelines for employment and training programs. - Guide the preparation of administrative reports, state plans, federal waiver requests, and responses to federal audit reviews. - Enhance program effectiveness by developing and recommending service delivery guidelines, providing expert guidance on program issues, and implementing action plans for operational improvement. - Anticipate and address policy changes by analyzing the impact of state and federal legislation/regulations on programs and manage the development, preparation, review, and revision of legislative analysis. - Manage high-level technical assistance and guidance to 28 Local Workforce Development Boards to ensure workforce programs are operated according to TWC standards. - Brief executive management, Commissioners and/or their staff regarding programs, projects, and issues; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. - Represent the department and TWC at meetings, conferences, seminars, and serve on committees. - Foster a high-performing team through effective performance management, professional development, and clear guidance on job expectations and TWC standards. - Assist in the development and implementation of long- and short-term goals for the department. - Perform related work as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Manager III: Four years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -Manager IV: Five years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year and six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -Both Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management. -Experience with policy development. -Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. -Experience managing multiple complex projects, meeting deadlines, and effectively prioritizing tasks. -Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and coordination skills. -Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. -Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work with great attention to detail and accuracy. -Ability to quickly learn complex new content and adapt to changing priorities. -Ability to establish goals and objectives. -Experience supervising the work of others.
YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive starting salary: $6,927.29 - $8,179.83/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.
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_ProgramManagement.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 ( Job Search ). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
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.
TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.
WHO YOU ARE: The ideal candidate leverages exceptional leadership and management skills, along with excellent writing and research skills, to ensure projects are completed on time and to ensure policies are accurate and easily understood by internal and external stakeholders. You thrive in a complex environment that emphasizes collaboration, customer service, and attention to detail. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful administration of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Trade Adjustment Assistance, and other programs. If you are a self-starter looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, this opening could be the perfect match for you!
WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Manager III-IV performs complex to advanced (senior-level) managerial work administering the daily operations and activities of an agency's business function, division, or department. Works under general to limited supervision, with moderate to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: - Shape program direction by leading a team responsible for the development of written policy documents such as discussion papers, briefing papers, procedures, and guidelines for employment and training programs. - Guide the preparation of administrative reports, state plans, federal waiver requests, and responses to federal audit reviews. - Enhance program effectiveness by developing and recommending service delivery guidelines, providing expert guidance on program issues, and implementing action plans for operational improvement. - Anticipate and address policy changes by analyzing the impact of state and federal legislation/regulations on programs and manage the development, preparation, review, and revision of legislative analysis. - Manage high-level technical assistance and guidance to 28 Local Workforce Development Boards to ensure workforce programs are operated according to TWC standards. - Brief executive management, Commissioners and/or their staff regarding programs, projects, and issues; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders. - Represent the department and TWC at meetings, conferences, seminars, and serve on committees. - Foster a high-performing team through effective performance management, professional development, and clear guidance on job expectations and TWC standards. - Assist in the development and implementation of long- and short-term goals for the department. - Perform related work as assigned.
YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Manager III: Four years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -Manager IV: Five years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, one year and six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -Both Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management. -Experience with policy development. -Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. -Experience managing multiple complex projects, meeting deadlines, and effectively prioritizing tasks. -Exceptional leadership, facilitation, and coordination skills. -Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. -Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work with great attention to detail and accuracy. -Ability to quickly learn complex new content and adapt to changing priorities. -Ability to establish goals and objectives. -Experience supervising the work of others.
YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive starting salary: $6,927.29 - $8,179.83/month - Defined Retirement Benefit Plan - Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts - Medical Insurance - Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave - Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.
Duty involves up to 25% travel within the state of Texas.
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_ProgramManagement.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 ( Job Search ). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
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.