The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is seeking an Executive Assistant II to join the External Relations Division team. This position is located in downtown Austin, next to the Texas State Capitol at 101 E 15th Street, Austin, TX.

The Executive Assistant II performs advanced (senior-level) professional assistance work for an executive. Work involves overseeing high-level administrative operations of an agency or division. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

GENERAL DUTIES:
- Provides administrative and technical assistance for the external relations division director.
- Provides technical guidance and advice on administrative matters.
- Communicates administrative policies, procedures, standards, and methods.
- Maintains director's calendar, schedules meetings, and coordinates calendars with other governmental agencies, executives and organizations.  
- Coordinates and makes all travel arrangements.
- Interprets policies and procedures and makes administrative decisions as appropriate.
- Communicates agency and division objectives, tasks, and decisions to division staff on behalf of the director.
- Assist the director with human resource management actions.
- Performs related work as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Excellent organizational, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of TWC programs and services.
- Proficient in the use of  a variety of software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Excel, Word, etc).
- Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of GED certification, plus six years of full-time experience in a responsible position which provided thorough knowledge of agency programs and services; business management practices, clerical administration and procedures; or experience in organizing and coordinating support services or program operations which included analyzing work problems and interpreting complex policies and procedures.  One year of the required experience must have been in an administrative, managerial, supervisory, or responsible technical capacity.
- Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years.
- A graduate degree in public administration, business administration, or human resources administration may substitute for all required experience.

The salary for this position is $3,520.33 - $5,281.40 per month, depending on qualifications. TWC not only offers a competitive salary but the State of Texas benefits package includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and a variety of leave types.  Learn about TWC jobs and benefits at www.texasworkforce.org/twcjobs. 

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: http://www.hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_AdministrativeSupport.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and submit only ONE of the following ways: apply online at www.workintexas.com by choosing the option: “I’m interested in this job” and clicking save (Preferred Method); or fax a completed State of Texas Application to 512-463-2832; or mail a completed application to Texas Workforce Commission, Human Resources Department, Room 230, 101 East 15th Street, Austin, Texas 78778-0001.