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    Program Specialist - Austin, United States - Texas Workforce Commission

    Texas Workforce Commission
    Texas Workforce Commission Austin, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    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 and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking.

    We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with 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.


    WHO YOU ARE:
    A workforce development professional yearning to work with the apprenticeship training model.

    The desired candidate has experience in a major workforce development program, such as, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), or maybe has worked with Local Workforce Development Board.

    You are a self-starting, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands labor market information and the value of data analysis needed to meet performance goals.


    WHAT YOU WILL DO:
    The Program Specialist V performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work.

    Work involves planning, developing, and implementing major agency program(s) and providing consultative services and technical assistance to program staff, employer, employer groups, Registered Apprenticeship programs, government agencies, community organizations, or the general public.

    Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


    YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:

    • To perform as a point of contact in TWC for Registered Apprenticeship (RA) programs.
    Coordinates with other TWC programs to support RA such as:
    Adult Education and Literacy, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc.

    Provides information on RA programs to oversight bodies such as the Department of Labor - Office of Apprenticeship, Texas Workforce Investment Council and Apprentice Training Advisor Committee.

    Additionally, this work will include working with other agencies such as Texas Education Agency, Texas Department of Corrections and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.


    • To direct and evaluate program area(s) and activities for the TWC Office of Apprenticeship and its customer base including RA programs, employers, community colleges, technical schools, public high schools, middle and Local Workforce Development Boards (Boards).
    3.

    • To review and evaluate information on service delivery system methods, outputs, activities, and trends to identify gaps in resources and recommends and implements improvements to resolve technical problems.
    This involves providing technical assistance to various workforce development partners, such as DOL Registered Apprenticeship programs in Texas, employers, community/technical colleges, technical schools, public high schools, and Local Workforce Development Boards.

    • To determine need for and develop technical assistance to: RA programs, employers, sponsors, Boards, local education agencies, other support programs, etc.
    Responds to requests for information on RA from interested parties.

    • To represent the TWC Office of Apprenticeship at industry round tables, business meetings, conferences, and seminars.
    Promote Registered Apprenticeship to community and professional groups to encourage and/or expand interest and support for the use and development Registered Apprenticeship as a customizable training model.

    • To collect, organize, analyze, and/or prepare materials in response to requests for program information and reports.
    Assists in the preparation of administrative/quarterly reports, studies and specialized research projects.

    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    YOU QUALIFY WITH:

    • Graduation from an accredited four year college or university plus two years 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 ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:

    If you qualify for the position and have the added experience of workforce development experience that includes the apprenticeship training model experience.


    YOU GAIN:

    • A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
    • Competitive starting salary: $5, $5,566.
    05 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

    VETERANS:

    Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs Go to 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:


    HOW TO APPLY:

    • To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at 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
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