What are the responsibilities and job description for the BET Business Consultant (Austin) position at Texas Workforce Commission?
For Texas to be GREAT, we need the best and brightest talent like you!
The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR
According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.
PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU…
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. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1411 Brazos St, Austin, Texas.
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 You Are
An organized people person with experience in public administration and program management processes and techniques. You are skilled in identifying measures and indicators of program performance. You are comfortable communicating with stakeholders and can train and lead a large number of staff as well as prioritize their workloads. A person who motivates others to meet goals, enjoys visiting with customers and food service managers, efficiently manages workload to meet deadlines, can work as a team member.
What You Will Do
The BET Business Consultant (Program Specialist II-IV) performs moderately complex to highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
You Will Be Trusted To
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.
The public vocational rehabilitation (VR) program administered through the Texas Workforce Commission helps people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain, retain, and advance in employment.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PEOPLE WITH VR
According to the Department of Labor, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 12.6% in 2020. This jobless rate continues to be much higher than the rate for those without disabilities.
PUBLIC SERVICE IN VR IS FOR YOU…
- If you want to find meaningful work and contribute to a powerful mission. For more than 100 years VR has been helping individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals!
- If you need a comprehensive benefits package that offers competitive pay & benefits from health plans, life insurance, retirement programs, paid leave and holidays, and longevity pay.
- If you are interested in a flexible work schedule with teleworking as an option.
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. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1411 Brazos St, Austin, Texas.
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 You Are
An organized people person with experience in public administration and program management processes and techniques. You are skilled in identifying measures and indicators of program performance. You are comfortable communicating with stakeholders and can train and lead a large number of staff as well as prioritize their workloads. A person who motivates others to meet goals, enjoys visiting with customers and food service managers, efficiently manages workload to meet deadlines, can work as a team member.
What You Will Do
The BET Business Consultant (Program Specialist II-IV) performs moderately complex to highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Works under general to limited supervision, with limited to moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
You Will Be Trusted To
- Develop and implement highly complex consultative and technical services to the Business Enterprises of Texas staff, Federal and State agencies, community organization, licensed blind managers, and the public.
- Provide management oversight to BET businesses, analyzing profit and loss statements, business receipts, and all expenditures for each business.
- Create and submits facility design concepts for all new businesses and remodel.
- Request, coordinate, install, and accounts for all state property throughout district businesses.
- Compiles and disseminates information of a complex and sensitive nature.
- Conduct sanitation evaluations and surveys for each business to determine compliance with applicable laws and participating in the development of policy and procedure.
- Perform related work as assigned.
- Program Specialist II: One year of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- Program Specialist III: One year and six months of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- Program Specialist IV: Two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency.
- All Levels: Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position.
- Experience in food service management including extensive knowledge of sanitation requirements for food service business and menu planning and food preparation.
- Extensive knowledge of business management including capability of analyzing business profit.
- Considerable knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Extensive knowledge of Federal and State rules pertaining to operating business.
- Considerable knowledge of the Federal Randolph Sheppard laws and Texas Labor Code laws.
- Considerable knowledge of the Business Enterprises of Texas program.
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive starting salary: $4,202.00 - $4,263.00/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.
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.
Salary : $4,202 - $4,263
