Who We Are: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol. This Manager II position is housed at our Austin office and has a hybrid teleworking/in office work schedule. Currently, staff are required to work at least one day in the office. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits.

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

Who You Are: A professional who seeks to work in a diverse department that promotes employee engagement and our values (professionalism, teamwork, mastery, purpose, creativity, and flexibility). You look forward to working in a training department and believe in our mission: We are here to help TWC and our partners enhance employee workplace skills and productivity through the delivery, development, and coordination of quality learning opportunities.

What You Will Do: Lead a team of creative, highly skilled trainers whose role is critical to supporting the Texas Workforce Commissions mission. The Manager II performs moderately complex (journey-level) managerial work involving daily operations and activities that include establishing goals and objectives, and determining priorities; managing multiple projects; coaching and developing team members; creating and maintaining schedules; communicating and coordinating with customers and team; developing guidelines and procedures; leading team meetings and completing performance reviews; developing and evaluating budget requests, and monitoring expenditures. Will plan, assign, and supervise the work of others and work under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

You Will be Trusted To: -Manage the Software and Workforce Training Team, which delivers classes in software applications and Workforce program courses. -Oversee the planning, coordination, and organization of training activities and schedules to achieve department goals. -Manage multiple projects through use of effective project management methodology and tools; meet established guidelines and project expectations. -Oversee the development of complex documents, including training curricula, PowerPoint, proposals, correspondence, and training plans, to meet department standards. -Build and maintain communication and working relationships with staff and customers to accomplish the departments goals. -Screen, interview, and hire qualified staff. -Write and conduct performance appraisals; recommend personnel actions and implement corrective actions; help create employee-improvement plans. -Represent the agency and department at conferences and meetings. -Conduct training and presentations. -Oversee operations of the department in the absence of the director. -Have the ability to work outside of normal business hours, as needed -Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

You Qualify With: -Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university plus three years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency, six months of which must have been in an administrative management or supervisory capacity. -One year of full-time experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of education.

You Are a Great Fit With: -Successful project-management experience, including meeting deadlines, amid ongoing change. -Strong management experience with the ability to develop and guide a team while producing measurable results. -Software-application expertise, and experience delivering training on software. -Excellent writing skills and knowledge of accessibility best practices. -Experience developing and reviewing urricula for adult audiences. -Experience with delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. -Attention to details and organization, and the ability to follow policies while completing multiple tasks. -A history of being a dependable team player who can work both independently and collaboratively.

Duty requires up to 25% travel within Texas and the ability to lift 25 pounds.

You Gain: -A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. -Competitive salary: $6,250.00/monthly -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.

-Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We will not consider applicants that will need sponsorship now or in the future.

-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