Existing Industry and International Specialist - Austin, Texas

The Office of the Governor is looking for an Existing Industry and International Specialist (Program Specialist IV) to work in the Economic Development and Tourism Office.

Who We Are

The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.

What Youll Earn

The salary is $4,167.67 - $4,333.34 a month ($66,000.00 - $71,400.00 a year). Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more:

What Youll Do

This is a job that performs highly complex (senior-level) consultative services and provides technical assistance and direction to Texas and international businesses, BCD staff, constituents, economic development organizations, and local, state and federal units of government. Assists Texas/International businesses and their representatives with expansion and retention efforts, international trade and investment efforts, and assists BCD staff with projects coordinating with regional representatives and Texas communities. Assists in the development of Business Retention and Expansion /International strategies for Texas industries and companies.

• Responds to high number of routine and complex existing industry/international information requests both written and oral.
• Develops and maintains filing, recordkeeping, and records management systems for the Existing Industry and International programs.
• Coordinates meetings, events, and conferences.
• Prepares purchase requisitions, bid specifications, contracts, and related financial documents.
• Monitors the work of contractors involved with providing services for existing industry and international initiatives.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to Texas businesses, economic development staff, economic development organizations, industry associations and related local, state and federal units of government located in and outside the region.
• Identifies issues and/or obstacles within assigned industry sectors to ensure continued growth in the states economy.
• Coordinates and collaborates with Existing Industry/International staff regarding opportunities available for Texas businesses and communities.
• Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, program assessment, and administrative activities for the Existing Industry and International programs.
• Assists in identifying and locating financing, business sites, market/sales opportunities, and sources of supplies and raw materials for companies working with the Existing Industry/International staff.
• Coordinates and collaborates with program staff in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation for business prospects.
• Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for program information.
• Assists in the development of marketing strategies to assist existing Texas industry and to attract industry domestically and globally.
• Determines and packages the needs of business prospects to include site location information.
• Represents the agency at functions related to economic development activities and other OOG activities as needed.
• Serves as liaison to industrial recruitment allies statewide, including chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and regional groups.
• Maintains a status on project performance.
• Provides customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Assists in developing and/or revising program policy and procedure manuals.

How Youll Qualify

• Graduation from high school; and
• Four (4) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

Note: Experience and education may be substituted or one another on a year-for-year basis.

Youre a Great Fit with

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business administration, marketing, economics, or a related field; and
• Completion of Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC).

Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply

Its a great job for a professional who likes to perform consultative services and providing technical assistance work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily. Telework opportunities are available upon request. Reliable internet is required. Alternate work schedules and telework may be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview process.

Veterans

Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.