Program Specialist (Austin)

The Program Specialist IV performs highly complex consultative services and technical assistance work. The ideal candidate must take initiative, have excellent interpersonal and analytical skills, and be an active learner. The position plays a critical role in ensuring the successful administration of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) and Wagner-Peyser Employment Service Employment Services (ES) Programs.

Requirements

• Two years 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
• Experience with federal employment programs and training services; experience with WIOA, RESEA, ES and TAA programs
• Experience with staff training and development
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Ability to multi-task and deliver high quality work with great attention to detail and accuracy, gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts, establish goals and objectives
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skilled in operating computers and applicable computer software, such as Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Family Friendly Certified Workplace
• Competitive starting salary
• 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