Job description

Applications may be downloaded from TDLR’s website https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/employ.htm. E-mail or fax applications to: TDLR, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 12157, Austin Texas 78711, Fax (512) 475-3377. E-mail Human.Resources@tdlr.texas.gov. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of State Applications. Applications not completely filled out may be rejected. Only typed applications will be considered.

Job Description

The Audit and Assessment Specialist is selected by and responsible to the Education and Examination Director and the Outreach, Audits & Policy Section Manager and performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work by auditing and assessing education providers to ensure compliance with TDLR laws and rules. Prepares reports on findings and makes recommendations on actions. Work involves auditing educational providers and providing technical assistance on program services; assisting in the preparation of performance measure reports and other research projects; approving and auditing education providers and courses. The Audit & Assessment Specialist works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Travel may be required up to 50% of the time and may include overnights and weekends. This position is located at 1106 Clayton Ln. Austin, TX 78723.

Essential Duties

· Performs an array of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities as the Audit and Assessment Specialist.

· Conducts audits and assessments of pre-licensure education providers and continuing education providers to ensure compliance with certification requirements, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Analyzes and reviews pre-licensure education providers and continuing education providers’ activities to determine proper compliance with TDLR’s reporting systems. Analyzes operations and records, develops audit reports and makes recommendations.

· Gathers and analyzes records and reports to audit and assess education providers, courses and equipment for compliance with laws, rules, regulations and adopted standards. Evaluate educators regarding curriculums, student hours, credit hours, and distance learning applications, performing and collaborating with TDLR staff in resolving compliance problems.

· Collaborates with program staff in program planning, development, implementation, analysis and documentation of division functions, policies and processes.

· Completes the preparation, review, and maintenance of audits and assessment reports, records, and correspondence.

· Monitors, reviews, approves and evaluates providers and courses to ensure compliance with program policies, procedures, statutes, and rules.

· Reviews audit documentation and coordinates follow-up actions in cases in which findings were found.

· Consults with and provides consultative services and technical assistance to pre-licensure education and continuing education provider functions and operations, identifies areas needing change and develops action plans for improvement or to address areas of concern.

· Conducts training and provide guidance to staff in the development and integration of new or revised methods and procedures for pre-licensure education and continuing education processes.

· May assists in preparing cases for and presents testimony and evidence in formal hearings or court proceedings.

· Communicates with the management, to ensure consistent implementation of approved audits and assessment procedures.

· Reviews and evaluates service delivery system methods, outputs, activities, and trends to identify gaps in resources and recommends and implements improvements to resolve technical problems.

· May interact with and exchange information with various state or federal law enforcement organizations.

· Assists in creating, reviewing and modifying forms and standard operating procedures for the division; in collecting and analyzing data from agency licensing systems and other sources for reports and studies; and, in preparing administrative procedures, flowcharts, forms and manuals.

· Collects, organizes, analyzes, and/or prepares materials in response to requests for program information.

· Develops Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and Frequently Given Answers (FGAs) for the Education and Examination Division.

· Analyzes legislation and develops recommendations for policy and programmatic issues relating to the implementation and improvement of the Education and Examination Division. Evaluates Division’s performance measures and goals. May participate in Cost Estimate, Bill Analysis or other agency legislative and/or implementation teams.

· May provide administrative support to the Education & Examination Director regarding presentations to the various advisory boards and other meetings to provide recommendations on program objectives and goal.

· Demonstrates a spirit of teamwork, offering positive and constructive ideas, encouragement and support to other members of the staff and team, while upholding the agency’s core values.

· Complies with Division and/or Agency training requirements.

· Keeps management appropriately informed of ongoing activity and critical matters affecting the operation and well-being of the agency.

· Adheres to all TDLR Personnel Policies and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Three (3) years of experience in the development, implementation, inspection, assessment and/or monitoring of a licensure education program required. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to the assignment is generally preferred and may substitute for two (2) years of the experience requirement. One (1) year of experience working with education providers preferred with preference given to experience to an applicant with experience in an area regulated by TDLR. Must possess a valid class C driver’s license, proof of auto liability insurance and an acceptable driving record from the Department of Public Safety.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,728.00 - $52,000.08 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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