Program Specialist; Austin

Position: Program Specialist (Austin)
Who We Are:

We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. We are based in Austin at 101

E. 15th Street, Austin, Texas, on the northeast corner of the Texas State Capitol grounds and have offices statewide. This position is in the Construction and Facilities department.

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.

You may be interested in this role if you are:

* Highly motivated and experienced with Consultative service and technical assistance, planning, developing.

* Able to create and implement an agency program to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public

What You Will Do:

The Program Specialist II performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

You will be Trusted to:

* Perform an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to agencies building energy monitoring and conservation program.

* Perform comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies and prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.

* Provide support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency program.

* Serve as a liaison to staff, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public to explain and provide technical assistance on program specifics and requirements.

* Conduct surveys and/or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

* Market program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and improve interest in the program(s).

* Monitor and review compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned program.

* Study and analyze operations and problems, prepares reports of findings and recommendations, and prepares justifications for procedural or policy changes.

* Assist in reviewing and evaluating information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements

* Assist in the collection, organization, analysis, and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports.

* Assist in preparing and evaluating program budget requests.

* Collaborate with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.

* Recommend and coordinate activities to produce a more effective program.

* Assist in analyzing legislation to develop recommendations for policy in programmatic areas relating to the implementation, improvement, and/or expansion or reduction of program funding.

* Assist in the developing policy and procedure manuals.

* Provide guidance to others.

* Perform related work as assigned.

You Are a Great Fit With:

* Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to business function, division, or department areas, and of the principles and practices of public administration and management.

* Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems and in operating computers and applicable computer software, Expertise in Microsoft Access.

* Ability to manage business functions, division, or department activities; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures; to prepare reports; to communicate effectively; and to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.

* Knowledge of building utility efficiencies and energy management strategies, data reporting and analysis, project management principles, and report…