Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? Don’t miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) is hiring! DWC administers and operates the Texas workers’ compensation system. DWC regulates the workers’ compensation system, settles disputes, provides customer service, promotes workplace safety, and ensures compliance with state laws. DWC has 20 offices across the state of Texas, with the headquarters located in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

Benefits of working at TDI:

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Before you apply:

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

Government Relations Specialist I (DWC Government Relations Director)

This position performs complex (journey-level) legislative and consultative work, serving as a liaison between the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC), and governmental and legislative entities. Work also involves governmental communications, legislative analysis, and related administrative work for the general counsel. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment

This position:

• Represents DWC in communications with elected officials and external stakeholders, including facilitating policy briefings or discussions with DWC subject-matter experts.
• Participates in agency activities related to the legislative session; attends legislative hearings and meetings with legislators, legislative staff, and other legislative liaisons.
• Coordinates agency interaction and testimony before legislative committees.
• Coordinates responses to legislative inquiries; reviews and edits legislative correspondence.
• Monitors standing and interim committee schedules and agendas; communicates relevant information to DWC’s executive management.
• Analyzes legislation for impacts on the workers’ compensation system.
• Supports the general counsel and other DWC executives in the coordination and preparation for agency activities and events, including the insurance carrier and health care provider quarterly meetings.
• Supports government relations activities, including monitoring legislation implementation, coordinating legislative staff briefings and hearings, and drafting agency biennial legislative recommendations.
• Supports and coordinates the planning, development, implementation, and documentation of external communications activities and key processes.
• Prepares and coordinates meeting agendas, meeting notes, and agency activity reports on state and federal activities for the commissioner and Legislature.
• Travel is required up to 5% of the time.If travel is over 10%, you must maintain a state of Texas Driver’s License.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position requires:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, government relations, communications, or law, plus three years of experience
• Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis
• Regular work attendance.

Preferences for this position include:

• Prefers work experience with the Texas legislative process, including working for a legislative member, state elected leadership, state agency, or entity with legislative interaction
• Prefers knowledge of the Texas legislative, budget, and Sunset processes

This position requires demonstrated knowledge of:

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• The legislative process and terminology
• Plain language principles
• Effective communication strategies.
• State and federal laws and regulations relevant to the principles and practices of public administration.
• Business or program terminology, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and typing formats; common style guides; accepted business practices and protocols.
• Personal computers and software applications.

This position requires demonstrated skill in:

• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.

• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
• Coordinating and overseeing projects
• Analyzing issues, working under pressure, meeting close deadlines, and communicating effectively
• Understanding state legislative processes and state government administration
• Compiling, evaluating, and presenting legislative information; problem-solving and negotiating; analyzing policy and research.

This position requires the demonstrated ability to:

• Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments.
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team player.

• Satisfy the requirement to maintain a fully qualified driving status (if applicable)
• Prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Research and organize information.
• Collaborate with a team to develop new ideas.
• Stay current with communication trends and tools.
• Communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with all levels of employees, the Legislature, and the general public.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all staff, members of the Legislature, and the general public.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Apply critical thinking to evaluate, analyze, and interpret information.
• Understand and carry out complex instructions.
• Prepare and maintain complex records and files.
• Make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Analyze and solve work problems.

Military Employment Preference

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To receive a military employment preference, you must submit the required documents, as applicable, with your application. See How to Apply – Military Employment Preference

Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following:

46A, PA, SEI13, 3N0X6, 35PX

Click or copy and paste the following link into your browser to access Military Crosswalk information:

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

How to apply:

You may apply through the CAPPS Career Center or Work in Texas (WIT)

The following information is required with your submission. Your submission must include complete:

• Employment history (month and year).
• Duties and responsibilities.
• Education.
• Certifications.
• Licenses.
• Supplemental questions (if applicable)*.

We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information.

*If you are applying through WIT, log into CAPPS Career Center to access supplemental questions and review your submission.