Texas Workforce Commission
Program Specialist (Austin)
– Texas Workforce Commission
Overview Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, TX in the Skills Development Outreach department. The Program Specialist IV delivers consultative services to support workforce development and career information.
Who You Are A self‑starter with strong motivation to improve how youth in Texas make job, career, and educational decisions. You provide useful, reliable information on occupations, industries, labor market trends, and economic conditions to job seekers, employers, and workforce development boards.
What You Will Do The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex consultative services and technical assistance work. You will be trusted to:
Provide in‑service training, marketing, and product development services for middle school and secondary education communities.
Conduct presentations at school career days, fairs, conferences, and related events on labor‑market trends and career resources.
Develop presentation and marketing materials in career counseling, informational, and development areas.
Prepare PowerPoint slides, handouts, curricula, and visual aids to communicate labor‑market trends and Workforce Development Division (WDD) resources.
Update and create brochures, promotional materials, and guides on career choice, college selection, and career decision‑making.
Lead inter‑agency coordination efforts to align career information tools and projects with local workforce boards and educational institutions.
Develop a collaborative marketing strategy with agencies such as the Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and local institutions.
Attend conferences and meetings as a workshop presenter or facilitator and promote WDD products and partner agency services.
Perform other assigned duties as required.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must have:
Two years of full‑time experience in developing, implementing, or interpreting policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications.
Desired Attributes \li>Secondary or post‑secondary education or counseling/advising experience (highly desirable). Ability to address a public audience.
Ability to travel throughout Texas up to 50% of the time.
Benefits & Compensation
A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive starting salary: $5,079.81 – $5,333.80 per month.
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
Medical insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave.
Additional benefits for active employees: Health Benefits (https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits).
Other Information Duty involves up to 50% travel within Texas.
Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position. Translate your military experience and training courses into civilian terms at www.texasskillstowork.com. View comparable occupations at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.
How to Apply Please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). This position 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. This role is designated as security sensitive in accordance with Texas Labor Code Section 301.042.
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– Texas Workforce Commission
Overview Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St, Austin, TX in the Skills Development Outreach department. The Program Specialist IV delivers consultative services to support workforce development and career information.
Who You Are A self‑starter with strong motivation to improve how youth in Texas make job, career, and educational decisions. You provide useful, reliable information on occupations, industries, labor market trends, and economic conditions to job seekers, employers, and workforce development boards.
What You Will Do The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex consultative services and technical assistance work. You will be trusted to:
Provide in‑service training, marketing, and product development services for middle school and secondary education communities.
Conduct presentations at school career days, fairs, conferences, and related events on labor‑market trends and career resources.
Develop presentation and marketing materials in career counseling, informational, and development areas.
Prepare PowerPoint slides, handouts, curricula, and visual aids to communicate labor‑market trends and Workforce Development Division (WDD) resources.
Update and create brochures, promotional materials, and guides on career choice, college selection, and career decision‑making.
Lead inter‑agency coordination efforts to align career information tools and projects with local workforce boards and educational institutions.
Develop a collaborative marketing strategy with agencies such as the Texas Education Agency, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and local institutions.
Attend conferences and meetings as a workshop presenter or facilitator and promote WDD products and partner agency services.
Perform other assigned duties as required.
Qualifications To qualify for this position you must have:
Two years of full‑time experience in developing, implementing, or interpreting policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications.
Desired Attributes \li>Secondary or post‑secondary education or counseling/advising experience (highly desirable). Ability to address a public audience.
Ability to travel throughout Texas up to 50% of the time.
Benefits & Compensation
A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
Competitive starting salary: $5,079.81 – $5,333.80 per month.
Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.
Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts.
Medical insurance.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick, and family care leave.
Additional benefits for active employees: Health Benefits (https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits).
Other Information Duty involves up to 50% travel within Texas.
Veterans Use your military skills to qualify for this position. Translate your military experience and training courses into civilian terms at www.texasskillstowork.com. View comparable occupations at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf.
How to Apply Please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo (Job Search). This position 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. This role is designated as security sensitive in accordance with Texas Labor Code Section 301.042.
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