Department Specialist, Policy & Planning (Program Specialist IV)

Job description

Department Specialist, Policy & Planning (Program Specialist IV) ( 00058209 ) Organization : TEXAS EDUCATION AGENCY: Primary Location : Texas-Austin Work Locations : Texas Education Agency 1701 NORTH CONGRESS AVENUE Austin 78701 Job: : Office and Administrative Support Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-time Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00 Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time State Job Code : 1573 Salary Admin Plan : B Grade : 20 Salary (Pay Basis) : 4,263.16 - 5,521.25 ( Monthly ) Number of Openings : 1 Overtime Status : Exempt Job Posting : May 6, 2026, 9:04:41 PM Closing Date : May 20, 2026, 4:59:00 AM Description MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems. Core Values: New hires, re-hires, and internal hires will typically receive a starting salary between the posted minimum and the average pay of employees in their same classification. Offers will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications and will thoughtfully consider internal pay equity for agency staff who perform similar duties and have similar qualifications. The top ha...