Comptroller - Information Specialist

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If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollers Office.
We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!
The Comptrollers office serves virtually every citizen in the state.
As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve.
We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training.
We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Clickhereto see an inside look at the Texas Comptrollers office About The Division General descriptionJoin the Fiscal Management team as an Information Specialist (Information Specialist III-IV).
Performs informational and communications work involving the collection of information to develop, create, and produce content and materials for release to various communications media (broadcast, print, digital, and/or social) and for use by the agency, the general public, and other government agencies.
Apply today and help the Comptrollers office keep the Texas economy strong.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree.
Experience: Two years of experience managing projects and producing professional graphics, layouts, and illustrations for print and online.
Two years of experience using Adobe InDesign.
Three years of experience using Microsoft Office products.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in graphic design, visual communications, or a related field.
Preferred Experience: Experience with Texas state government publications or communications.
Experience creating ADA Section 508 compliant documents to publish online.
Substitutions One additional year of experience managing projects and producing professional graphics, layouts and illustrations for print and online may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours (four years).
Licenses and Certifications N/A Summary of Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position requires the incumbent to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (standing and walking) is routinely required to carry out some duties.
It requires extensive computer, telephone, and client/customer contact.
It requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and reach as needed for filing and similar routine office duties.
The job also requires normal ognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies.
It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
Marginal or corrected visual and auditory requirements are required for reading printed materials and computer screens and communicating with internal and external customers.
In this role you will: Create, update, and maintain Fiscal Management technical and informational materials within established deadlines using content organization and design skills.
Develop, prepare, and disseminate policies and procedures, brochures, training materials and other informational materials.
Consult with the web team and subject matter experts in the development of format, graphics, and layout for online publications.
Produce and revise technical manuals/guides and apply plain language principles for publications for print and online.
Collaborate with subject matter experts, the web team, division and agency management and staff at other state agencies to gather and update information.
Review edited materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
Ensure the completeness and accuracy of division communications.
Creates layouts, designs, and illustrations for division materials, while ensuring accuracy of division communications and ensures section 508 compliance.
Plan, coordinate, and manage multiple projects as assigned using project plans, deliverables, documentation, milestones and other tools or resources to achieve positive, high-quality outcomes within established deadlines.
Perform requirements analysis, task scheduling, project management and implementation.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
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At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck.
The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family.
Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start.
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Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications.
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