TDA - ACP - Consumer Product Protection Specialist (57927)

Organization Department of Agriculture Primary Location Texas-Austin Work Locations SFA Offices Austin - 10 Floor 1700 N. Congress Ste. 1100 Austin 78701 Job Business and Financial Operations Employee Status Regular Schedule State Job Code: 1572 Salary (Pay Basis) 4,250.00 - 4,500.00 (Monthly) Number of Openings 1 Overtime Status Exempt Job Posting May 7, 2026, 2:17:33 PM Closing Date May 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Title Consumer Product Protection Specialist Salary Information Salary Plan B19, $4,250.00 - $4,500.00 per month State Classification 1572 – Program Specialist III FLSA Status Exempt Posting Number 26-57927-1R Location Austin, TX How to Apply Apply online via CAPPS. Applicants applying through Work In Texas (WIT) will be required to complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section to be considered for the position. Who We Are The Texas Department of Agriculture’s key objectives are to promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living. What You’ll Do Work directly with the Director for Consumer Product Protection and the program coordinator to monitor program activities and ensure compliance with requirements, laws, regulations, policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and work plans. Collaborate with program staff in compiling and analyzing program data to determine trends and resolve technical problems. Prepare and print program inspection cases for TDA’s Legal Division. Review and assist in the collection, organization, analysis, and/or preparation of materials in response to requests for program information including assisting with responding to Public Information Requests (PIRs). Conduct timely and complex technical review and approval of eggs, weights and measures inspection reports and Licensed Service Company reporting to ensure they are properly submitted and documented. Provide technical program review and processing/licensing for Weights and Measures and Egg Law programs and licensing. Respond to technical complaints, questions and calls regarding the assigned program. Assist in analyzing and preparing legislation for assigned programs. Review and provide recommendations to the program coordinator in developing and maintaining training manuals and program forms for the assigned programs. Distribute educational materials, appropriate forms and information to applicants, industry, and other government officials, as needed. Review and assist in the preparation, tracking and completion of correspondence, cooperative agreements, Memorandum of Agreements (MOA) and contracts. Follow all TDA policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree (one year’s work experience related to the essential duties may substitute for one year of college). Two (2) years of work experience providing technical support for a program. Experience interpreting program rules and regulations. Experience reviewing and analyzing data and preparing technical reports. Preferred Qualifications Work Experience in agriculture and/or consumer product protection. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws related to the program area; of public administration and management techniques; of research techniques; of training techniques; and of program management processes and techniques. Skill in identifying measures or indicators of program performance; in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers; and the use of a computer and applicable software. Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts; to establish goals and objectives; to devise solutions to administrative problems; to develop, evaluate, and interpret administrative policies and procedures; to exercise sound judgment and discretion; and maintain the highest level of confidentiality. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Normal office work environment; may have exposure to dust and environmental allergens consistent with normal business activities and human contact. Mostly sedentary in nature but may involve walking, standing, pulling and pushing, kneeling, stooping and bending; performing tasks requiring fine motor skills and coordination; and safely lifting and carrying items weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be able to work extended periods at a computer and may require working extended hours and some evenings and weekends, as needed. May involve travel (10%), occasionally overnight. Telework & Work Hours The agency does not offer telework. TDA employees are required to be physically present for work. Core business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with limited customer service between 6:00-8:00 a.m. and 5:00-6:00 p.m. H-1B Visa Sponsorship Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Benefits Retirement Plan Paid Group Health & Life Insurance Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Leave Paid Sick Leave Longevity Pay Dental & Vision Dependent Optional Life Insurance Voluntary AD&D Insurance Dependent Health & Life Insurance Health & Dependent care flexible spending accounts Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) TDA is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, military status, or protected activity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System