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Culture

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General Description

The Education and Communications section in the Property Tax Assistance Division focuses on providing complex technical information in a simplified manner while educating the public and building positive relationships between the division and property tax professionals. We are looking for a supervisor who is innovative and creative; has strong communication skills; and can handle the challenges of a multifaceted team. You would be a great fit for this position if you are self-motivated, resourceful, can deliver results and work well with others.

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.

Minimum Experience Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.
• Five (5) years relevant experience developing educational materials for professional certifications and/or writing and editing published materials and communications.
• Project lead and/or supervisory experience.
• Experience in the property tax field.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience supervising large programs and/or staff
• Experience in government in a state agency, local government entity or legislative office.
• Experience in implementing agency administrative rules, policies, procedures, and other regulations.
• Experience planning conferences or large events.

Substitution:

• One (1) additional year of experience developing educational, training and/or published informational materials work may substitute for thirty semester hours of educational requirement with a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have or be able to certify as a Registered Professional Appraiser (RPA) or Registered Texas Assessor (RTA) within three years.
• 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.

In this role you will:

• Oversees and manages section programs
• Provides supervision and guidance to section employees
• Oversees and/or prepares, maintains, coordinates timely issuance of division informational materials including
• Reviews pending legislation for division impact. Reviews passed legislation for implementation and updating division materials.
• May prepare and conduct trainings, seminars, and presentations about property tax topics for staff, taxpayers, and industry events.

Veterans:

To receive veteran’s preference a copy of your DD214 (Member 4) is required.

Veterans, Reservist or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications. There are no direct military occupations that relate to the responsibilities or requirements for this position. All active duty, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if they meet the qualifications for this position. Please call Human Resources, CPA Veterans Liaison at 512-475-3560/800-531-5441 for more information or assistance.

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.

Important Notes to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. CPA employees in the same job classification, if selected, will be laterally transferred with no increase in salary. (An example might be an Accounts Examiner III in Revenue Administration who moves to an Accounts Examiner III in the Enforcement division). 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.

Applications submitted through Work In Texas:

Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. 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.