What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller - Program Specialist position at COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS?
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Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
General description
The Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program formerly known as The Education Savings Account (ESA) was created by Senate Bill 2, 89th Legislative Session. TEFA will give eligible families the flexibility to use their TEFA funds on a wide range of approved educational services — from private school tuition to tutoring, textbooks and more. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will oversee the program to ensure those funds are used properly. The Operations & Support Legal Services Division is seeking to hire a Program Specialist in the Open Records section to assist with an ever-increasing volume of direct open records requests related to the TEFA program.
Work Hours
Monday through Friday, 40 hours a week with occasional evening, weekend hours and holidays. Hours may change based on business need.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Two (2) years’ experience working with Texas Public Information Act.
- Experience working with attorneys in referring requests to the Attorney General for a decision or ruling.
- Some experience working with large data sets.
- Experience working with legal staff in a state agency or similar legal department.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education:
- Paralegal or communications degree
Preferred Experience:
- Drafting policies and procedures.
- Some data analysis and research experience.
- Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience handling requests via an online portal.
- Managing files and records for a governmental legal department.
- Formatting, proofing, and editing legal drafts, memos or publications.
- Experience with Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Substitutions
- One (1) additional years of the experience started above may be substituted for one another with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (or four years)Licenses and Certifications
In this role you will:
- Handles Public Information Act requests including complex requests that require research and redaction. Assists attorneys in responding to requests including filing requests with the Attorney General and with complaints via the Attorney General’s complaints process. Trains other staff.as needed. Acts as a resource for other divisions and the public for open records requests.
- Drafts policies, procedures, and other documents as needed. Acts as a resource and provides training.
- Acts as liaison for records management.
- Other duties as assigned, including special projects and assigned backup duties.
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At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.
MILITARY PREFERENCE
To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
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Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,
Military Crosswalk Guide.
The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.
Applications submitted through Work in Texas:
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The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed applications. The application must contain the necessary information in the work history for the applicant to qualify for the position.
An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.
