Comptroller - Program Specialist I

Job Description Applications must be filed athttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00045994

Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? 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 Comptroller's Office.
We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more!
The Comptroller's 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.


Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours.
Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.


Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Education:

Graduation from an accredited high school or successful completion of the General Education Development test (GED).


Experience:

• Two years of customer service/support and administrative support work.


• Two years of experience with building security or monitoring security stations.


• Experience using small hand tools (e.g., level, hammer, screwdriver, drill, circular saw) in a work environment.


• Experience moving furniture.


• One year of experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and/or other Microsoft Office Suite applications.


• One year of experience with problem-solving and communicating with team members to work on goal-oriented assignments.


Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience:

• Two years working with S2 badging software.


• Two years of experience with monitoring and viewing building security camera systems.


• Experience working with modular furniture components.


• Experience driving a large van/ ¾ ton truck to make deliveries.


Licenses and Certifications

A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment.
Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license); and current proof of automobile insurance.


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.


Must be able to drive agency vehicles, including cargo vans, suburban and light/medium duty trucks per Support Services standards.
Must be able to lift 75 pounds using property lifting and safety techniques as well as pull, push, reach, stretch, kneel, crawl, stoop, crouch, climb and walk.
Must be able to express and/or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word.
Must be able to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels.


Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely.
You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.


In this role you will: Access Control:

• Provides employee safety assistance to include staffing the monitor station, reviewing building video monitors, visitor sign-in and employee compliance with badge requirements.


• Assists division with employee badging as well as corresponds with the Texas Department of Public Safety & Texas Facilities Commission for building access issues.


• Assists with building key issuance.


• Assists Support Services personnel during building emergencies following established procedures.


Support Services Operations:

• Moves office furniture and/or equipment while observing all safety precautions.


• Assembles modular furniture for office and agency moves.


• Prepares items for storage and organizes storage space.


• Operates motor vehicles such as automobiles, vans, trucks to pick up and transport passengers and various types of cargo.


• Reports building maintenance and/or cleaning concerns to Texas Facilities Commission using a computer.


Administrative Duties and Mail Operations:

• Answers and routes telephone calls, greets visitors, and makes follow up calls to employees to ensure building concerns are reported to Support Services and addressed.


• Enters data into and maintaining spreadsheets, ServiceNow software, responds to emails, creates Microsoft Word documents.


• Sorts and delivers incoming mail and prepare outgoing mail.


• Assists with performing delivery and messenger duties.


Maximize Your Earnings!

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.
See our benefits offering

If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!


Important Note to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications.
If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview.
Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.


MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.


https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

Click on the occupational category for the position.


Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor's Office,

Military Crosswalk Guide.


The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information.
Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com, http://www.onetonline.org, https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets.


Applications submitted through Work in Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position.
To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile.


The Comptroller's Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity.


An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller's office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment.