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We are committed to providing diverse outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for everyone; Preserving natural, historical, and cultural resources; Improving outdoor experiences for everyone; Maintaining clean, safe parks and facilities; Outstanding customer service and hospitality; Innovative approaches to resource conservation. Education and Experience: Associates degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Turf Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, Conservation, Geology, Wildlife Management, or other related Life Science discipline or a directly related field AND two (2) years of supervisory experience.

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Park SupervisorSalary$58,671.38 - $72,752.51 AnnuallyLocationArkansas Bend 16900 Cherry Lane, Lago Vista, TXJob TypeFull TimeJob Number26-10716DepartmentTNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)Opening Date06/05/2026Closing Date7/6/2026 11:59 PM Central<ul><li>Description</li><li>Benefits</li></ul>Job SummaryTravis County Parks enhances the quality of visitors' lives through diverse outdoor experiences, connections to regional Texas history and culture, and stewardship of natural resources. We are committed to providing diverse outdoor recreational and educational opportunities for everyone; Preserving natural, historical, and cultural resources; Improving outdoor experiences for everyone; Maintaining clean, safe parks and facilities; Outstanding customer service and hospitality; Innovative approaches to resource conservation. The County's park system has more than 13,000 acres of parkland including 30 parks, over 85 miles of trails, and a growing network of greenways.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:This is the first in a series of two park-supervisor related job classifications within the Maintenance job family. This classification is responsible for supervising the park operations and maintenance programs, visitor services, the fee collection system, recreation and sports coordination, environmental education programs, safety programs and resource protection/maintenance programs within a park, preserve and/or park area. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Supervises the park Maintenance and Operations Program. Monitors and implements routine and cyclic maintenance and repair programs for facilities and grounds, including turf management, electrical, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, sprinklers, buoys and painting. Ensures consistency in park maintenance, operations and public safety. Monitors and implements established standard operating procedures and guidelines for parks. Assigns and assists with maintenance and repair projects based on annual work plans, facility inspection reports, scheduled events, and safety requirements. Monitors contracted and in-house construction/repair projects.</li><li>Supervises the park area Visitor Services Program. Supervises entrance and user fee collection program. Ensures accountability through effective audit program. Monitors and implements standards and guidelines for providing visitor services. Ensures that factual and accurate information is provided to park visitors. Resolves visitor complaints and concerns. Manages special events and coordinates with park neighbors, other parks, special interest groups, event and tournament organizers, and youth and adult sports organizations/users.</li><li>Supervises park operations and maintenance staff. Interviews, hires, trains, develops, assigns and evaluates employee performance. Counsels and disciplines employees to improve performance, as required. Provides training, technical advice and assistance to staff.</li><li>Represents the County to the public. Provides visitor services and interpretive information. Enforces park rules and may notify proper agencies of medical and other emergencies within the parks.</li><li>Oversees the park fee collection process and related system hardware in assigned area. Ensures revenues are collected, reconciled and deposited efficiently in accordance with rules, procedures and practices.</li><li>Oversees maintenance of sports fields and facilities, preserves and other assigned lands. Answers for the preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment according to established standards and guidelines.</li><li>Ensures the maintenance and repair of park facilities, including electrical, masonry, plumbing, carpentry, painting, welding, sprinklers, buoys and painting. Assigns and assists with maintenance and repair projects based on annual work plans, facility inspection reports, scheduled events, and safety requirements. Oversees and coordinates work performed by outside contractors.</li><li>Performs quality control on park operations and maintenance work. Develops standards for work performance, inspects and documents work products, develops and implements strategies to improve products and productivity.</li><li>Protects natural resources within parks and preserves. Participates in endemic and endangered species management programs. Coordinates with other organizations, as required.</li><li>Performs administrative duties, such as quality control, time tickets, line schedules, facility inspection reports, effective and efficient use of resources, writing reports and assisting in development of the budget. Maintains inventory of materials and supplies and orders additional supplies, as required.</li><li>Plans and organizes public educational programs, school programs, volunteer coordination and nature tours in the parks and preserves. Assists in presenting the programs and leading tours, as required.</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Minimum RequirementsEducation and Experience:Associates degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Turf Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, Conservation, Geology, Wildlife Management, or other related Life Science discipline or a directly related field AND two (2) years of supervisory experience. Minimum of two (2) years of responsible supervisory experience in park operations and maintenance may be substituted for the college degree;OR,Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:Valid Texas Drivers License.Preferred:<ul><li>Bachelors degree in Parks and Recreation, Business Administration, Turf Management, Agriculture, Forestry, Biology, Conservation, Geology, Wildlife Management or other related Life Science discipline.</li><li>Water Operators License.</li><li>System Certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS).</li><li>Texas Pesticide and Herbicide Applicators License.</li><li>Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.</li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:<ul><li>Supervisory principles, practices and techniques.</li><li>Natural science, ecology and park operations.</li><li>Principles and procedures of record keeping.</li><li>Policies, practices, procedures and methods of assigned function.</li><li>Federal, State, Local and County applicable laws, rules, regulations and guidelines.</li><li>Land management.</li><li>Basic principles of bookkeeping or accounting as related to revenue collection.</li><li>Equipment and tools used in building and grounds maintenance functions.</li><li>Equipment and tools used in groundskeeping and landscaping functions, including irrigation systems.</li><li>Cleaning equipment, products, techniques and standards.</li><li>Emergency procedures, including medical and other procedures.</li><li>Applicable safety practices and regulations.</li><li>Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.</li><li>Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation.</li></ul>Skill in:<ul><li>Supervising, training, developing, assigning and evaluating staff.</li><li>Supervising parks revenue collection and maintenance and custodial operations.</li><li>Enforcing rules in a tactful and authoritative manner.</li><li>Bookkeeping and math.</li><li>Carpentry, painting, plastering, masonry, plumbing, electrical and welding.</li><li>Operating grounds maintenance and landscaping equipment.</li><li>Using fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides to properly maintain and enhance grounds.</li><li>Operating equipment used in sports field maintenance.</li><li>Both verbal and written communication, including conveying and following instructions and providing information to the public.</li></ul>Ability to:<ul><li>Supervise, motivate, and train staff.</li><li>Plan, schedule and oversee parks fee collection, building maintenance and custodial functions.</li><li>Read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.</li><li>Safely and correctly apply building and grounds maintenance and landscaping techniques, and operate related tools and equipment.</li><li>Inspect conditions and recommend effective technical solutions.</li><li>Develop educational programs and make presentations.</li><li>Manage time well and meet timelines.</li><li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.</li></ul>Work Environment & Other InformationPhysical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, driving, client/customer contact, and squatting to perform the essential functions. Subject to extreme temperatures, outside elements, noise, vibration, contact with dust, fumes and hazardous chemicals, foul odors, animal and human fecal matter, insects and rodents.Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.Work Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 am-4 pm.Works some holidays and some nightsLocation: Arkansas Bend Park 16900 Cherry Lane Lago Vista, TX 78645Department: TNR (Trans & Natrl Resrc)Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.For updates or questions on this position, contact: Sylvia.Villanueva@traviscountytx.govThis job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.BenefitsEmployment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.FY2026 Travis County Benefit GuideIn this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.Credit UnionEmployees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.Deferred CompensationEmployees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.Direct DepositEmployees may sign up for direct bank deposit.Employee Assistance ProgramTravis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.Employee OrganizationsMembership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.Employee Health & Wellness ClinicEmployees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.HolidaysAn average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.InsuranceEmployees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County.The following benefits are employee paid:<ul><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>Supplemental Life, AD&D</li><li>Dependent Life</li><li>Short Term Disability</li><li>Long Term Disability</li><li>Long Term Care</li></ul>New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment.LongevityLongevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.On the regular payday on or after the employees fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year.ParkingA limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.Personal HolidaysRegular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:January - March3 personal holidaysApril - June2 personal holidaysJuly - September1 personal holidayOctober - DecemberNoneNew employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.RetirementTravis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.Sick LeaveRegular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.Parental LeaveEach Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.Tuition RefundCertain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.VacationBased on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:0 to 5 years4.0 hours per pay period6 to 10 years4.5 hours per pay period11 to 15 years5.0 hours per pay period16 to 20 years5.5 hours per pay period21 plus years6.0 hours per pay periodPart-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.Workers CompensationThe county provides all employees workers compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.Employer Travis CountyAddress 700 Lavaca StreetAustin, Texas, 78701Website <a href="https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs" rel="nofollow">https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs</a>

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The Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources department is looking for a well-organized and focused individual who can supervise Natural Resources Specialists and seasonal technicians conducting wildlife management, land management, and maintenance activities on theBalcones Canyonland Preserve (BCP) and other Travis County managed lands. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology or a directly related field AND three (3) years experience in natural resources management, land management or field biology, including project management and program development, and one (1) year of supervisory or management experience.

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<h5>Job Summary </h5>The Travis County Transportation and Natural Resources department is looking for a well-organized and focused individual who can supervise Natural Resources Specialists and seasonal technicians conducting wildlife management, land management, and maintenance activities on theBalcones Canyonland Preserve (BCP) and other Travis County managed lands. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:This is a job classification within the Professional Support job family. Incumbents use judgment to resolve complex issues involved with research projects. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department. <h5>Duties and Responsibilities </h5>Primary duties include: • Supervising staff responsible for wildlife management activities • Supervising and train seasonal technicians who support biological monitoring • Maintaining preserve infrastructure including facilities, fences, roads, trails, and equipment. • Conducting habitat enhancement projects. • Coordinating and reviewing the work of contractors. • Implementing nuisance species control • Conducting rare species monitoring • Reviewing issues that may negatively impact Travis County managed land and coordinating mitigation efforts. The position supervises full-time and seasonal technicians who support land management, maintenance, and biological monitoring activities on the BCP. This position has a hybrid work environment, combining office, teleworking, and various field locations. <h5>Minimum Requirements </h5>Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Ecology, Biology or a directly related field AND three (3) years experience in natural resources management, land management or field biology, including project management and program development, and one (1) year of supervisory or management experience. OR, Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Valid Texas Driver's License. Depending on assigned duties, may require International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification, International Erosion Control Association (IECA) Erosion Control Specialist Certification, or Pest Control License. Preferred Qualifications: S130/190 Wildland Firefighter Certification Texas Pesticide Applicator License ArcPro Experience Knowledge of: Conducting investigations, including data collection, analyzing, interpreting and writing a report of results. Conducting sampling. Standard theory, principles, practices, and techniques of conservation-based land management. Federal, State, Local and County applicable environmental laws, rules, regulations and guidelines. Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Local ecological systems and conditions. Fiscal policies, budget programming and budget tracking. Grant writing, project management, and environmental specifications. Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases, ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS) hardware and software, and related applications. Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation, and report preparation. Skill in: Using ArcView Geographic Information System (GIS). Using biological monitoring and censusing, and wildlife control equipment. Supervisory principles, practices and techniques. Explaining complicated technical problems in simple non-technical language. Problem-solving and decision-making. Both verbal and written communication. Ability to: Manage time well, perform and prioritize multiple tasks, organize diverse activities, and implement environmental research and projects. Meet deadlines and produce projects in a timely manner while working on several projects at once. Develop and implement new and innovative ideas for managing natural resources. Managing data in geo-databases. Manage, plan, assign, supervise, motivate, train, evaluate and supervise professional and administrative support staff. Provide management and team building. Work as a team member within a diverse organization. Exercise diplomacy and avoid bias in handling controversial issues. Research, compile, analyze, interpret and prepare a variety of memorandums or reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public. <h5>Work Environment & Other Information </h5>Physical requirements the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, standing, walking/hiking (some rough terrain), carrying, sitting, repetitive motion, reaching, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, balancing, client/customer contact, squatting to perform the essential functions. May work in extreme temperature/weather change/conditions, and smoke on prescribed or wild fires. Maybe subject to contact with dangerous machinery, fumes, communicable/infectious disease, and hazardous chemicals. Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions. This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Department: TNR (Transportation & Natural Resources) Location: 9512 N FM 620, Austin, TX 78726, USA Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required. For updates or questions about this posting, contact: TNR-Human-Resources@traviscountytx.gov <h5>Benefits </h5>Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment. FY2026 Travis County Benefit Guide In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees. Credit Union Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits. Deferred Compensation Employees may enroll in a tax-free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction. Direct Deposit Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit. Employee Assistance Program Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family. Employee Organizations Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction. Employee Health & Wellness Clinic Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs. Holidays An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year. Insurance Employees may select from four plans: an Exclusive Physician Organization (EPO), Choice Plus Preferred Physician Organization (PPO), Consumer Choice or a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA). All four options include a Pharmacy Plan. Travis County's current policy is to pay 100% of the employee's health insurance premium for the Consumer Choice and HDHP. Employees will pay a premium for both the EPO and PPO. Other insurance benefits include $50,000 Basic Life and AD&D paid by the County. The following benefits are employee paid: Dental Vision Supplemental Life, AD&D Dependent Life Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Long Term Care New employees are covered on the first day of the month following 28 calendar days of employment. Longevity Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification. On the regular payday on or after the employee's fourth and subsequent adjusted service dates, he or she receives a single payment for the previous year. Parking A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex. Personal Holidays Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment. Retirement Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees. Sick Leave Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis. Parental Leave Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work. Tuition Refund Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily. Vacation Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates: 0 to 5 years 4.0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years 4.5 hours per pay

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Program Specialist Austin - Job Number 826662Who We AreWere 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.Important InformationTWC 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.Job SummaryYou may be interested in this role if you are:<ul><li>Highly motivated and experienced with Consultative service and technical assistance planning and developing.</li><li>Able to create and implement an agency program to staff government agencies, community organizations, or the general public.</li></ul>Job ResponsibilitiesThe 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:<ul><li>Perform an array of technical training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities related to agencies, building energy monitoring, and conservation programs.</li><li>Perform comprehensive reviews of literature, statutes, rules, and/or policies and prepares administrative reports, studies, and specialized research projects.</li><li>Provide support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of an agency program.</li><li>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.</li><li>Conduct surveys and/or reviews to determine compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.</li><li>Market programs to community and professional groups to encourage and improve interest in the programs.</li><li>Monitor and review compliance with program policies and procedures, statutes, and rules for assigned programs.</li><li>Study and analyze operations and problems, prepares reports of findings and recommendations, and prepares justifications for procedural or policy changes.</li><li>Assist in reviewing and evaluating information on service delivery system methods, outputs, and activities to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements.</li><li>Assist in the collection, organization, analysis, and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information and reports.</li><li>Assist in preparing and evaluating program budget requests.</li><li>Collaborate with program staff in determining trends and resolving technical problems.</li><li>Recommend and coordinate activities to produce a more effective program.</li><li>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.</li><li>Assist in the developing policy and procedure manuals.</li><li>Provide guidance to others.</li><li>Perform related work as assigned.</li></ul>RequirementsYou are a great fit for this role if you have:<ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Expertise in Microsoft Access.</li><li>Ability to manage business functions, division, or department activities to establish goals and objectives, devise solutions to administrative problems, develop and evaluate administrative policies and procedures, prepare reports, communicate effectively, and plan, assign, and supervise the work of others.</li><li>Knowledge of building utility efficiencies and energy management strategies, data reporting and analysis, project management principles, and report preparation, preferably in a state government environment.</li><li>Proven experience meeting multiple deadlines and communicating effectively with various audiences in person and in writing.</li><li>Skill working with and navigating Microsoft Office programs, such as Visio, Access, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook.</li><li>Skill interacting with staff at various levels of an organization and maintaining professional working relationships at all times.</li><li>Ability to think critically, prioritize work, and escalate problems appropriately.</li><li>Ability to analyze and solve work problems and make decisions affecting the operation of administrative services functions.</li><li>Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.</li><li>Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.</li></ul>QualificationsYou qualify for this role if you have:<ul><li>One year of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.</li><li>Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.</li></ul>BenefitsYou gain:<ul><li>A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.</li><li>Competitive salary ($4290.34/month).</li><li>Defined Retirement Benefit Plan.</li><li>Optional 401k and 457 accounts.</li><li>Medical Insurance.</li><li>Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick, and family care leave.</li><li>Additional benefits for active employees can be found at <a href="https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits" rel="nofollow">https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits</a>.</li></ul>VeteransUse 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 Auditors Office by pasting this link into your browser: <a href="http://shr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://shr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf</a>How to ApplyTo be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or on Taleo Job Search. 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.

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