Risk Management Specialist (Hybrid)

Risk Management Specialist II

WHO WE ARE:
Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. While we are based in Austin on the north lawn of the Texas State Capitol, 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.

*This position is a hybrid work schedule which includes coming into the office every Tuesday and also be on the fire watch rotation. Fire watch rotation means the team members take turns coming in throughout the week so RSM is available in office if needed.
You must be a Texas resident or willing to relocate.

WHO YOU ARE:
You are a highly motivated risk professional ready to join the Risk & Security Management Department. You will serve as a resource to promote and protect the agency, its employees, contractors, and customers, by managing and mitigating risk. You are a self-starting, collaborative problem solver who understands the value of teamwork and following risk management practices.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Risk Management Specialist II performs moderately complex (journey-level) risk management work. Work involves developing and implementing agency risk management programs and conducting risk management reviews. 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.
-Assist with emergency management and continuity initiatives.
-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.
-Consult with other risk management representatives in developing plans to mitigate risk.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

YOU QUALIFY WITH:
Graduation from high school or equivalent plus 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.
Experience and post-secondary education may be substituted for one another on a year-to-year basis.

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT WITH:
-Working knowledge of statutes, rules/regulations, standards, guidelines, and best practices involving the department's core areas of risk management, continuity/emergency management, safety, and physical security.
-Ability to gather, correlate, and analyze facts, to devise solutions to problems.
-State agency experience.
-Risk management-related certification(s).

YOU GAIN:
- A Family Friendly Certified Workplace.
- Competitive starting salary: $4583.34 a month/ $55,000.08 a year
- 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.

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: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_Safety.pdf.

HOW TO APPLY:
- To be considered, please complete an Application for Employment and apply on Taleo.
- TWC is not considering applications from individuals who require sponsorship for an employment visa, including those currently on student or postgraduate visas.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required 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.