WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based out of the Workforce Solutions in Houston and are located between Highway 90 and Beltway 8 at 14355 E Wallisville Rd, Houston, TX 77049, we have offices statewide and many of our positions are suitable for teleworking. 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 self-starter, motivated, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of providing excellent services while serving the public. Will assist customers at a great state agency with a noble public service mission.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
This position will service as the Recruiter (Workforce Development Specialist II-III) under the direction of the Office Manager. The individual in this position helps find skilled workers to fill job openings. Background check will be conducted on final candidates, security sensitive position.

YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO:
- Work with employers, business consultants, counselors, service representatives and others in the system.

- Will be required to source talent through contacts with individuals and organizations outside the system. Individual will manage the full life cycle of recruitment activities, including outreaching and interviewing prospective candidates and referring qualified candidates to employers.

- When necessary, will receive and enter job posting information from an employer.

- She/he will spend most of their time recruiting, screening, and referring qualified candidates to job postings in WorkInTexas.com.

- Will actively participate in networking opportunities with outside sources (business associations, educational institutions, industry organizations, etc.) to increase candidate pool.

- Will provide continuing service to employers with open job postings in WorkInTexas.com, ensuring adequate referral activity.

- May be required to arrange and monitor the scheduling and logistics of employer interviews as well as onsite and jobsite hiring events.

- Will be required to document work as required in WorkInTexas.com.

- Must be flexible enough to adjust to changes and assist with other job duties that may involve walking and standing for long periods of time.

- General personal computer, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office experience preferred.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
- WDS II: Two years and six months of full-time qualifying experience in gathering information, interviewing or counseling; the instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise; direct social work; eligibility determination; or in workforce development issues and programs and customer service.
-WDS III: Three year of full-time qualifying experience in gathering information, interviewing or counseling; instruction, demonstration, and interpretation of policies in a public or private enterprise; direct social work; eligibility determination; customer service; or workforce development issues and programs.
-Both Levels: Fifteen semester hours of accredited college work may be substituted for each six months of experience.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
- Someone that is computer-literate and has sufficient skills to help customers use electronic resources.

- Interviewing, counseling, and job placement experience

- Good written and verbal communication skills.

- Bilingual English/Spanish.

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive starting salary: $3,000.00 - $3,700.00/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.

Writing sample may be requested at interview. Duty involved up to 10% travel within the state of Texas.

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.state.tx.us/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Employment.pdf

HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in Taleo.

TWC is not considering applications from persons who require sponsorship for an employment visa.

A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.