Broadband - Program Specialist (Program Specialist

2 weeks ago


Austin, United States Texas Broadband Development Office Full time

**Broadband - Program Specialist (Program Specialist III)** **(**00041730**)**

**Organization**: Texas Broadband Development Office

**Primary Location**: Texas-Austin

**Work Locations**: Lyndon B Johnson Building (909-00001) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78701

**Job**: Business and Financial Operations

**Employee Status**: Regular

**Schedule**: Full-time

**Standard Hours Per Week**: 40.00

**State Job Code**: 1572

**Salary Admin Plan**: B

**Grade**: 19

**Salary (Pay Basis)**: 4,000.00 - 5,000.00 (Monthly)

**Number of Openings**: 2

**Overtime Status**: Exempt

**Job Posting**: Apr 19, 2024, 10:11:54 AM

**Closing Date**: May 19, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

**Description**

**ABOUT THE TEXAS BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE**

The Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) is committed to expanding access to reliable, high-speed, and affordable internet service statewide. The office’s goals are to expand effective, accessible connectivity in every part of the state; support the creation of secure, affordable, reliable, competitive, sustainable, and forward-looking internet infrastructure that can meet future needs; and ensure that all Texas residents, businesses, and institutions are able to take full advantage of the economic, health, educational and other opportunities available through connectivity services.

To accomplish these important goals and more, BDO employees strive for innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in the work we do and the impact we have connecting the state. Choose a career where your perspective, passion, and skills are valued as we make Texas the most connected state in the nation.

**CULTURE**

The BDO workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We operate in a fast-moving and adaptable atmosphere to meet the needs of our stakeholders. We value collaboration and work closely with internal and external teams to accomplish what is necessary. In effort to leave a positive impact on communities throughout the state, our mission-driven approach to success is what motivates us along with our collective commitment to public service.

Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. Employees are offered flexible scheduling that helps them maintain a healthy work-life balance and prioritizes their wellbeing while continuing to be engaged and motivated team members.

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

**GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

**Qualifications**

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
- One (1) year of full time experience managing, coordinating, and overseeing one or more different programs, including planning and implementing projects.
- Experience working with federal, state, and/or local programs in support of public initiatives.
- Experience establishing and managing professional relationships with stakeholders.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience effectively articulating information and ideas, both verbally and written to diverse audiences.

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in political science, public administration, communications or business administration.
- Experience in one or more of these areas: broadband or telecommunications; education and training; community development; planning; public-private partnerships
- Knowledge and familiarity grant management methodologies, specifically development, awarding and oversight.
- Knowledge and familiarity with broadband and digital opportunity programs.
- Experience developing scopes of work.
- Experience liaising with stakeholders to determine needs, concerns, and viewpoints for the purpose of developing project goals.
- Experience with spreadsheet software to organize and manipulate numerical data.
- Experience with customer management software such as Salesforce.
- Experience conducting policy or legislative research, as well as a familiarity with the Texas legislative process.
- Bilingual (Spanish)

**SUBSTITUTION**

A graduate degree in political science, public administration, communications, business administration, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

**LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS**

Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) certification or must be obtained within first six (6) months of employment.

**In this role you will**:

- Supports the BDO’s programmatic responsibilities relating to broadband expansion efforts in multiple areas, including strategic planning, project implementation, reporting requirements, and evaluation of proposals.
- Maintains current knowledge of legislation, guidelines and efforts by federal, state, and local governments associated with broadband expansion



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