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GOVERNOR'S OFFICE Support Services Specialist (Program Specialist I) 2025-36 in AUSTIN, Texas
Support Services Specialist - Austin, Texas
The Office of the Governor is looking for a Support Services Specialist (Program Specialist I) to work in the Support Services Division.
Who We Are
The Office of the Governor works to build a healthier, safer, freer, and more prosperous future for all Texans. We are located primarily within the Texas State Capitol Complex in Austin.
What Youll Earn
The salary is $3,583.34 - $3,833.34 a month ($43,000.08 - $46,000.08 a year).
Benefits include medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave. Also, State of Texas employees are eligible for a defined retirement plan. Learn more: .
What Youll Do
This is a job that performs routine (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work. Work involves assisting with the planning, developing, and implementing of support services for the agency, including mailroom and property operations, and facility maintenance.
- Performs customer service by troubleshooting and providing timely resolution to customer issues and concerns.
- Delivers, picks up, or receives documents, supplies, mail, deliveries, equipment, materials, and property; checks for quantity and quality; and ensures accurate receipt and delivery in accordance with state and agency policies.
- Screens incoming deliveries, packages, and mail with mail handling equipment and deliveries it to associated buildings and agencies.
- Assists in the loading and unloading of surplus property.
- Assists in conducting physical inventory of agency property.
- Assists in performing authorized office moves; safely transporting, lifting, handling and/or moving office equipment, furniture, and other items as required and directed.
- Assists in assembling, installing, repairing, and maintaining modular furniture systems.
- Assists in coordinating the maintenance and repair of OOG facilities through Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) or the State Preservation Board.
- Assists in the inspection of properties to ensure safety and to determine when repairs are needed.
- Assists with telecommunications installations and moves.
- Performs routine data entry of information into databases, including work orders.
- Performs key inventory control; maintains key inventory control logs and key issuance and retrieval.
- Coordinates agency vehicle repairs, maintenance, and refueling.
- Serves as the Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO) for the division.
- Provides support to receptionist or telephone switchboard functions as needed.
How Youll Qualify
- High school diploma or equivalent; and
- One (1) year of experience in support services operations, mailroom services, warehouse operations, or a related field.
Note: Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
Youre a Great Fit with
- Prior experience in state government.
- Ability to work 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. on a regular basis.
Other Things to Know and When You Should Apply
Its a great job for a professional who likes to perform consultative services and technical assistance work. Apply now by submitting a state of Texas application. Applications are reviewed daily.
Veterans
Veterans, Reservists, or members of the Guard can compare this position to Military Occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office.