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WHO WE ARE: The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), a Certified Best Place for Working Parents, is seeking to fill a Director I position in the Workforce Development Divisions Grants Department. The position is in downtown Austin at 1117 Trinity Street.

You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas.

WHO YOU ARE: Are you a results-oriented, devoted and compassionate individual with strong leadership skills looking to advance your career working with all levels of state and federal government, internal and external partners, and stakeholders to promote and support a workforce system that creates value and offers employers, individuals, and communities the opportunity to achieve and sustain economic prosperity? If so, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is looking for high performing individuals to join Workforce Grants, Workforce Development Division (WDD). WDD is an energizing, multi-faceted team working in an innovative fast paced environment. Our team are well organized leaders able to multi-task, thrive in a challenging and evolving environment, have good communication skills, a positive attitude, strong work-ethic and a desire to help and mentor others. If you also possess these skills, then we are looking for you. We want you to join our team!

WHAT YOU WILL DO: Under the direction of the Deputy Division Director of Workforce Grants, the Director I performs advanced (senior-level) managerial work providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning. Work involves establishing the strategic plan and goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, and regulations; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program and grant activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position may require up to 15% travel.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Direct program area(s) and/or business functions within multiple grant departments. Directs day to day operations Business and Education grants, Adult Education and Literacy and Apprenticeship grants, Board grants, and Strategic and Federal grants departments. Monitors grants active life cycle and close outs for the division. -Develop and implement techniques for evaluating program and grant activities including but not limited to expenditures, targets, performance measures and measurable outcomes and/or business functions within a department. -Develop reports and tracking necessary for grant life cycle monitoring and compliance. -Direct development and annual assessment of all department policy, procedures, guidelines and processes. Continuously monitors compliance. -Provide overall vision, leadership and strategic direction of grants departments. -Direct the planning, development, and implementation of priority programs. -Develop and establish goals and objectives consistent with the agencys strategic plan. -Develop, review, and approve budgets and major expenditures; and ensures that requirements of funding sources are met. -Oversee legislative impact and rule development impacting grant departments. Provides information regarding legislative appropriations and budget request and exceptional items. -Plan, develop, and approve schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; and directs evaluation activities. -Represent the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees. -Review and approve management, productivity, and financial reports and studies concerning departments. -Perform all related human resources functions in accordance with agency policy. -Review results of special investigations, intern l audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to provide direction and guidance. -Supervise the work of others. -Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH: - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus five years of full-time experience in the oversight and direction of an agency program; or in strategic planning and policy development and implementation, two years of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -One year of full-time qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program areas and of the principles and practices of public administration and management. -Knowledge of contract, grant and procurement processes -Ability to interpret and apply agency policy and procedures in accordance with the Contracts Administration Standards Manual (CASM) and Financial Manual for Grants and Contracts (FMGC) and federal or state law and regulations governing the use of contracted funds. Enters and tracks contract/grant data using multiple internal on-line tracking systems. Timely and accurately completes and monitors required performance reports. -Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. -Ability to direct and organize program and grant activities. -Ability to establish program goals and objectives that support the strategic plan. -Ability to develop and evaluate policies and procedures. - Ability to prepare detailed reports. Ability to communicate effectively. -Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others. -Ability to analyze operations and research, reviews, and evaluates information on programs and services to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements. -Skilled in use of personal computer and software applications (MS Office suite, TEAMS, SharePoint) -Knowledge of Tableau or Power BI -Registration or Licensure Requirement: Certified Texas Contract Manager and/or Certified Texas Contract Developer

YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive starting salary: $8,144.21 - $9,517.73/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.

Duty involves up to 15% travel within the state of Texas, including site visits, and the ability to lift 5 pounds. Must maintain certification throughout employment. Written and computer exercises to be given prior to interview. May work hours other than 8 to 5, Monday through Friday. Overtime required as needed.

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 thos