Risk Management Specialist (Austin)

WHO WE ARE: Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. We're a Family Friendly Certified Workplace with great work-life balance, competitive salaries, extensive opportunities for training and development, and fantastic benefits. This position is located at 1117 Trinity St., Austin, Texas in the Risk and Security Management department. TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. You must be a Texas resident to work for the Texas Workforce Commission or willing to relocate to Texas. WHO YOU ARE: You will be a highly motivated professional ready to join the Risk and Security Management Department. You are a self-starting, collaborative problem solver with strong task management and organizational skills who understands the importance of teamwork. WHAT YOU WILL DO: The Risk Management Specialist II performs moderately complex (journey-level) risk management work. Work involves implementing agency risk management programs and conducting risk management. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. YOU WILL BE TRUSTED TO: -Collaborate in the planning, developing, and implementing department statewide initiatives. -Conducts compliance reviews for mandatory bulletin boards. -Assists with risk assessments program. -Develop, implement, and review risk management program policies and procedures. -Assist with department incident reports for assessment and risk mitigation. -Review risk programs for compliance with applicable state laws and agency policies. -Conduct on-site inspections of agency facilities to identify hazards and risk exposures. -Perform other duties as assigned. YOU QUALIFY WITH: -Two years of full-time experience in planning or operation of risk management, information security, loss control, and/or the workers' compensation and safety programs. -Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position. YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH: -Working knowledge of statutes, rules/regulations, standards, guidelines, and best practices involving risk management, compliance and Insurance. -Ability to gather, correlate, and analyze facts, to devise solutions to problems. -Proficiency in developing, evaluating, and interpreting policies and procedures. -Knowledge of program management processes and techniques. -State agency experience. YOU GAIN: - A Family Friendly Certified Workplace. - Competitive salary: $4,833.34/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 Duty involves up to 25% 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: HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com{target="_blank"} or on Taleo (Job Search{target="_blank"}). TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those with H1B visas or those currently on student or postgraduate visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be equired 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.