State Energy Conservation Office \- Program Specialist IV (00057699)
Organization: COMPTROLLER STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE
Primary Location: Texas\-Austin
Work Locations: Lyndon B Johnson Building (907\-00001\) 111 E 17th Street Austin 78701
Job: Office and Administrative Support
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full\-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40\.00
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
State Job Code: 1573
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 20
Salary (Pay Basis): 5,416\.67 \- 5,916\.67 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Apr 30, 2026, 1:06:42 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
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Are you ready to grow and 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 drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s 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 our collective commitment to public service very seriously. 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.
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About The Division:
Working in the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) is not your typical government job. If you want to work with a dynamic team and gain experience on energy efficiency programs where you are involved in managing contracts from cradle to grave, this is the ideal position for you.
SECO has many programs that help public entities in Texas reduce utility costs and maximize energy efficiency. This opportunity focuses on a hands\-on approach to managing contracts and positively impacting Texans.
We are looking for someone with: (1\) great attention to detail; (2\) excellent communications skills to work with internal and external customers; (3\) eagerness to learn new skills to perform job duties; and (4\) a positive attitude to work through challenges and find solutions. SECO is a harmonious team, so we want to hire someone who values a collaborative environment.
Work Hours:
8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 40\-hour work week, Monday through Friday. May occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays. Hours may change based on business needs. This position requires 3 days in office and 2 days remote work schedule; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, energy management, energy resources, sustainable energy, or a related field.
- Three (3\) years of program and/or contract management experience.
- Post graduate degree or relevant senior level education major may substitute for the experience requirement with a maximum of 1 year.
- 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, A valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license), and current proof of automobile insurance.
- Contract management including preparation of the scope of work and budget for each assigned contract and loans, defining the milestones, deliverables and associated budgets.
- Monitor the progress of those activities and provide adjustments as needed to assure each vendor’s successful project completion.
- Review vendor invoices and submitted monthly, quarterly, and final progress reports for accuracy and completeness.
- Perform an array of research, planning, program assessment, and administrative activities within SECO programs.
- Coordinate and collaborate with staff and vendors to plan and implement projects that fit within SECO’s goals.
- Consult with and maintain networks with public entities, local governments, higher education institutions, and public schools to address energy efficiency and energy conservation issues, help identify needs, discuss existing
- Program effectiveness, encourage and/or improve interest in the SECO programs.
- May assist with the evaluation of policies, procedures and standards, assuring compliance with SECO program objectives and goals. Consult with and maintain networks with various federal and state agencies, local governments, regional and national groups, stakeholder groups, and associations.
- Keep abreast of external trends and events affecting SECO programs and represent the State of Texas in meetings related to the Pantex Plant and the transportation, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials.
- Performs Division Security Coordinator duties including coordinating with Information Technology Division for updates to grant management system.
- Performs other special projects and/or duties as directed by division and agency management.
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Preferred Education:
Experience:
Substitution:
Licenses and Certifications
o • Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) or must obtain the Certified Texas Contract Manager certification within 6 months.
In this role you will:
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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!
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.
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Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications.
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.