Staff Assistant (Austin)

The Texas Workforce Commission, a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is looking for a Staff Assistant to the Chairman, Commissioner Representing the Public. The job is based in our agency headquarters on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol in Austin. TWC offers competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. The selected candidate will work in-office at 101 E. 15th Street, Austin, TX.

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 We Are

The Commissioner Representing the Public in the Texas Workforce Commission serves as the representative for the public, promoting and supporting the growth of Texas’ world-class employers and talented workforce. The Office of the Public Commissioner is a small team of attorneys, policy advisors, and support staffers who work closely together to support the Commissioner and the agency in work that advances innovative workforce and economic development strategies in collaboration with education partners, local leaders, and industry to preserve Texas’ competitive edge as the best place to work in the world.

Who You Are

A critical thinker and fast-learner with exceptional organizational and communication skills. The best candidate for this position will be a collaborative problem-solver who is detail-oriented and works well individually and as part of a team.

What You Will Do

The Staff Assistant (Program Specialist I) performs routine (journey-level) consultative services, technical assistance, and administrative office support work. Work will be performed under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment. Opportunities for increased responsibilities and promotions are available for a team member who demonstrates increased knowledge and skills and excellent teamwork.

You Will Be Trusted To

• Perform an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to program assignment.
• Coordinate and perform general office duties such as filing and maintaining a filing system, answering and routing phone calls, and ordering and maintaining office supplies.
• Coordinate meetings, conferences and seminars, and prepares related materials.
• Explain and disseminate information concerning agency programs and procedures.
• Assist with schedules and travel arrangements for Commissioner.
• Perform related work as assigned.
  
  

You Qualify With

• Six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
• Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
  
  

You Are a Great Fit With

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple, shifting priorities.
• Excellent customer service, communication, professionalism, and the ability to learn new tools/processes.
• Ability to quickly learn complex new content and to gather, assess, correlate, and analyze data.
• Attention to detail and an enthusiasm for producing high quality work products.
• Ability to successfully collaborate in a team environment.
  
  

You Gain

• A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
• Competitive starting salary: $4,150.00- $4,400.00/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.
  
  

Only applications that demonstrate the required qualifications of: customer service, communication, professionalism, and ability to learn new tools/processes will be considered for this position.

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Austin

Work Locations

Austin:101 E 15th St (320-4001)

Job

Executive Secretaries and Executive Admin Assits

Organization

TWC Business Unit

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Travel

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Job Posting

Dec 21, 2024, 12:00:00 AM

Work From Home

No