Staff Services Administrator

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Functional Title: Staff Services Administrator

Job Title: Program Specialist II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: TCCO ADMIN

Posting Number: 1752
Closing Date: 06/18/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Office and Administrative Support
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Salary Range: $3,793.41 - $5,921.25
Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 20%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 4616 W HOWARD LN

Other Locations:

MOS Codes:

16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,86P0,88A0,88B0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

Brief Job Description:

Program Specialist II - Staff Services Administrator
Performs moderately complex staff services work for the Texas Civil Commitment Office. Work involves planning and coordinating several staff services functions such as human resources, travel, training, and property management. May train others. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Essentional Job Functions (EJFs):

Plans and coordinates several staff services functions such as human resources, travel, training, and property management. Administers human resources programs such as recruitment and selection, recommends compensations, classification, employee relations, new hire activity, benefits, worker's compensation or organizational development. Advises staff on issues, rules, polices and regulations related to human management. Prepares and maintains various human resources correspondence and reports. Provides advice and assistance on classification, compensation, recruitment, retention, benefits, leave provisions and employee relations, and salary administration matters. Communicates and disseminates human resources policies and procedures. Assists in planning, developing, revising and implementing human resources policies, procedures and forms.
Makes travel arrangements and reservations. Prepares and submits travel vouchers.
Prepares and reviews operational and special reports.
May plan and conduct workshops and/or training programs.
May screen, interview, and recommend employment of applicants; and recommend promotions, demotions, merit increases, disciplinary actions, transfers, and discharge of employees.
May assist in the development of programs and making adjustments to methods and procedures to comply with legislative or other changes.
May train others.
Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources management: human resources programs such as employment, compensation, classification, employee relations, benefits, workers' compensation, or organizational development: federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing personnel activities.
skill in oral and written communication, use of computers and in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Knowledge of travel and purchasing processes and system.

Registrations, License Requirments or Certifications:

Graduation from an accredited four year college is preferred. Experience in human resources management work. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Experience in human resources work. Organizational skills in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and time management.

Additional Information:

571 Program Spclst II No direct military equivalent. There may be no military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position. All active duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form