TDI-Insurance Specialist ; Amusement Rides Specialist; Amended

Overview

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Insurance Specialist I (Amusement Rides Specialist)

The Insurance Specialist performs entry-level technical insurance work and data entry work in the Inspections Processing Program, part of the Inspections Office of the Property and Casualty Division.

• Thirty college hours.
• Six months of experience in technical insurance matters or in a field relative to assignment.
• Regular work attendance.

Note: Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

• The interview will include a writing test.
• This position requires demonstrated knowledge of state laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• This position requires demonstrated knowledge of business or program terminology, spelling, punctuation, grammar, typing formats, and word processing techniques, software, and procedures.
• This position requires demonstrated knowledge of insurance principles and practices.
• This position requires demonstrated skill in problem solving and critical thinking.
• This position requires demonstrated skill in using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• This position requires demonstrated skill in using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as CAPPS and other systems required to perform the job.
• This position requires demonstrated skill in maintaining records.
• This position requires demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds.
• This position requires demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• This position requires demonstrated ability to analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
• This position requires demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• This position requires demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team player.

• Select and accurately transcribe data from several source documents.
• Perform a series of procedural steps.

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How to Apply

– Military Employment Preference.

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

Military Occupational Specialty codes are not available at this time.

How to apply:

You may apply through CAPPS Career Center or Work in Texas (WIT).

The following information is required with your submission. Your submission must include complete:

• Employment history (month and year).
• Duties and responsibilities.
• Education.
• Certifications.
• Licenses.
• Supplemental questions (if applicable).

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information.

If you are applying through WIT, log into CAPPS Career Center to access supplemental questions and review your submission.