Are you interested in mission-driven work? Do you enjoy helping others? Join the Office of the Attorney General’s Child Support Division (CSD) in our mission to encourage responsible parenting by promoting the involvement of both parents and ensuring children receive the support they need and deserve.
Performs moderately complex management work activities of a child support field office, under the supervision of the Regional Director.
The Manager shall report to an OAG – Child Support Division work location at a Region Seven field office or storefront (Austin, Pflugerville, Temple, Waco, Bryan, Victoria, Georgetown, Killeen, or San Marcos) based on the candidate’s preference but subject to the needs of the Child Support Division. Regardless of primary duty point, the candidate must collaborate with relevant stakeholders throughout the region, and some travel to and from Austin and other worksites throughout the region for in-person meetings will be necessary.
The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State’s law firm,
the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits
(https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.
Plans, organizes, directs, and monitors office performance and takes corrective actions to achieve assigned goals and objectives
Supervises all office personnel, including hiring, evaluating, counseling, and training
Monitors the office budget
Monitors and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, procedures, and standards while providing excellent customer service
Responds to inquiries and resolves issues from agency management, government officials, attorneys, parents, advocacy and community groups and other customers
Assesses the validity of complaints against the IV-D program with impartiality
Performs related work as assigned
Maintains Relevant Knowledge Necessary To Perform Essential Job FunctionsAttends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity
QualificationsEducation: Graduation from high school or equivalent
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: full-time Child Support Program, management, supervisory, customer service
Experience: Seven (7) additional years of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: Child Support Program, management, or supervisory
Knowledge of management principles and practices
Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheets, and other software
Skill in negotiating, interviewing, and mediating
Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
Skill in effective oral and written communication
Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
Ability to provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG workspace within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 25%
Preferred QualificationsExperience: Texas Child Support Program, management, call center management (ESCS Manager only)
Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish
To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ProgramManagement.pdf
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