GLO - Travel Aide (Information Specialist IV)

The Texas General Land Office is seeking an Information Specialist (Travel Aide) within the Executive Administration Department of the agency.

Our Mission:

The Texas General Land Office primarily serves the schoolchildren, veterans, and the environment of Texas. The agency does so by preserving our history, maximizing state revenue through innovative administration, and through the prudent stewardship of state lands and natural resources.

Performs highly advanced (mid-level) informational and communications work. Work involves executive staffing, photography, research, writing, editing, and production of content and materials for release to various communications media (news, print, digital, and/or social media) and for use by the agency, the public, and other agencies. Works directly with the Office of Communications and the Executive Team. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Compensation and Benefits:

· Free Parking

· Defined Retirement Benefit Plan Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

· Medical Insurance - State pays 100% of the health plan premium for eligible full-time employees and 50% of the premium for their eligible dependents. The State pays 50% of the eligible part-time employees’ premium and 25% for eligible dependents.

· Optional Benefits such as dental, vision, and life insurance.

· Minimum of 96+ Hours of Annual Leave a year **Annual leave increases with length of service.

· Professional Development Opportunities: The GLO offers numerous courses to help our employees grow using resources through LinkedIn Learning and our EAP provider.

What Your Contributions to the GLO Will be:

· Travels with the Principal & Executive staff to various events around the state sometimes multiple days, nights by car or plane. Keeps Principle & Executive staff on schedule.

· Plans and research events, programs, conferences, seminars, workshops, and public hearings with event staff. Works with Executive Protection Team and External Relations to determine exact locations, entrances, exits, for arrivals and departures.

· Works with Executive staff, Director of Executive Operations (scheduling team), Offices of Communications and Government Relations to relay important information from time on the road.

· Consults with and advises Offices of Communications and Government Relations leadership of any issues that arise from events, comments made, or specific questions asked to the principal regarding agency-related topics.

· Prepares travel bag and organizational tools for 'on-the-road' media, including news interviews, inter-agency meetings and filming various videos. Works with Offices of Communications and Government Relations to ensure all briefing materials for various meetings are accurate and have been delivered in advance of departure.