Community Outreach and Information Coordinator
Program Specialist II
Texas Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/divisions/hr/jobs/2008-37
Job# 2008-37 | Program Specialist II
TWC Job #: 6706883
Opening Date: 03/06/2008
Closing Date: Until Filled
Travel Required: 20% Percent
Monthly Salary: *$3,195.91 – $3,500.00 *Salary Commensurate With
Experience
Position Location: 1100 San Jacinto, State Insurance Bldg., Austin,
Texas 78701
Group Step: B10
Class: 1571
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of the Governor (OOG) values the
talent and diversity of its highly skilled workforce. OOG employees
know that, first and foremost, Texas matters most. The Community
Outreach and Information Coordinator position reports to the
Executive Director in the Governor’s Committee on People with
Disabilities (GCPD) division; promotes disability outreach and public
awareness; provides support for local communities promoting
participation of Texans with disabilities; and manages Committee
award programs including media and employment award events; and
coordinates production and distribution of poster for disability
awareness.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Provides in-depth support and assistance to local communities on
people with disabilities including information, technical assistance
and regular communication.
Networks with local committees and interested communities that have
goals similar to the Governor’s Committee.
Implements the Committee’s media and employment awards programs,
including definition of award criteria, nominations and judging
processes.
Coordinates all aspects of media and employment award presentation
events, including notification of winners, preparation of awards,
collaboration with event co-hosts, script, video production,
interaction with dignitaries, media releases, etc.
Researches and writes information for Committee reports, including
local committee and awards accomplishments.
Coordinates the design, production and distribution of annual
disability awareness poster.
Provides constituent assistance regarding disability issues
especially regarding assigned areas of responsibility.
Analyzes and produces written information and provide staff support
designed for Committee work, as assigned.
Works closely with all staff to provide a coordinated approach to
all Committee programs.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
In order to be considered for this position, the successful applicant
must meet at least the minimum education, knowledge, skills and
requirements.
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an
undergraduate degree in public relations, journalism, volunteer
management, or a related field plus three (3) years experience.
Experience and education may be substituted for each other on a
year-for-year basis.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
To apply, you may request a uniform state application from the Office
of the Governor Human Resources Division, State Insurance Building,
1100 San Jacinto, Room 2.300, Austin, Texas, 78701. If required in
this posting, copies of college transcripts must be provided
concurrent with application for further applicant consideration. For
additional information, please call 512-463-5873, or visit our
agency’s website at http://www.governor.state.tx.us
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The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all new employees
to present proof of eligibility to work in the United States within
three (3) days of being hired. Male candidates between 18 and 25
years of age are required to show proof of Selective Service
registration (or exemption) prior to an offer of employment being
extended. Such proof is not required to be filed with an application
but must be provided upon request by the Human Resources office. For
additional information pertaining to Selective Service registration,
you may visit: http://www.sss.gov/
Notice to Applicants Who May Require Reasonable Accommodation in the
Interview Process
Applicants with disabilities who may need to discuss special
accommodations during the interview process should contact
512-463-5873 and ask to speak to the Office of the Governor’s
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator in the Human
Resources Department. If reasonably possible, please call at least 48
hours in advance to afford our representative and the hiring division
sufficient time to properly review and coordinate your request.
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