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Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Dont miss out on this opportunity. The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! Apply now if youre looking for a rewarding career in public service. We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers compensation system, and educate and protect consumers. Youll love the benefits of working at TDI: Flexible work schedules. Hybrid work schedule, if applicable. Work-life-balance. 96 hours of accrued vacation a year. 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year. 20+ holidays every year. Career advancement opportunities. Free parking. Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%). Working at TDI offers many benefits. TDI is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. TDI also offers a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. TDI is located at the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Ave in Austin. The innovative structure is part of the states Capitol Complex project. Before you apply: Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, and licensing and credential requirements. Director I (Property Casualty Regulatory Initiatives Assistant Director) This position performs advanced (senior-level) operational leadership and assists the Property and Casualty Division deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors in providing direction and guidance in strategic operations and planning in the Property and Casualty Division. Work involves planning and leading the execution of projects and specific operational initiatives of the division and offices, as applicable, subject to direction of division leadership. Work also involves assisting with strategic planning; establishing goals and objectives; developing policies; reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules and regulations; reviewing and analyzing substantive insurance issues; establishing priorities, standards, and measurement tools for determining progress in meeting goals; coordinating and evaluating program activities; and reviewing and approving budgets. Works closely with the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors on regulatory issues facing the agency. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others through leading projects and operational initiatives. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position: Plans, develops, and leads the execution of projects and specific operational initiatives of the Property and Casualty Division. Examples include administrative rules, bulletins, data calls and compilation projects assigned to the division, topical research of filings and market information, and process improvement initiatives. Regularly reports to the Property and Casualty Division deputy commissioner and other division leadership as appropriate, regarding activities, accomplishments, performance, strategies, and issues related to the projects and initiatives. Represents the agency at business meetings, hearings, trials, legislative sessions, conferences, and seminars or on boards, panels, and committees; testifies at hearings and legislative meetings; communicates with consumers, legislators, TDI employees, insurance industry representatives, and the public on matters pertaining to property and casualty insurance and to division and office activities. Provides advice to the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors regarding leg slative, regulatory, and insurance issues in a wide range of property and casualty issues; collaborates with the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors to develop and establish goals and objectives consistent with the agencys strategic plan; provides advice to the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors regarding office activities, performance, strategies, and issues; and may help plan, develop, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate policies and procedures. Writes and edits clear, concise, and correct documents; reviews and analyzes substantive insurance issues and provides detailed advice, analyses, and recommendations; collaborates with the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors to provide high quality documents and information to upper management. Reviews current and proposed guidelines, procedures, rules, statutes, and regulations and provides comments, analysis, and direction; monitors compliance; assists the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors with developing legislative recommendations, directing the implementation of legislation, and developing administrative rules. Assists the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors in developing and implementing techniques for evaluating office activities, identifying opportunities for change, and implementing process improvements; prepares and reviews management and productivity reports and studies; may review results of special investigations, internal audits, research studies, forecasts, and modeling exercises to help provide direction and guidance. Leads and participates in rule projects, working with attorneys and subject matter experts. Projects may include staff from various offices and divisions. Elements may include defining the scope of the rule, setting schedules, and drafting rule plans, briefing memos, rule text, proposals, and adoption orders. Keep management informed of issues, progress, and timelines. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others through leading projects and operational initiatives. Assists the deputy commissioner, directors, and assistant directors in development, review, and approval of budgets; assists in planning, developing, and approving schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; assists in directing evaluation activities. Collaborates with management to ensure business continuity goals are met, including those for succession management. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: This position requires: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Five years of experience as an executive manager or project manager in the administration of business or government, a practicing attorney, or a certified public accountant, with two of those years of work experience in a field related to the assignment. Specific areas that would qualify as experience in the administration of business or government would be experience in demonstrating leadership, managing people and resources, managing projects, planning and coordinating functions, or directing the work of others. Preferences for this position include: Experienced insurance professional or attorney Experience working with statutes and rules Public speaking experience Leadership experience Skilled in written communication Note: Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Additional job details: This position requires regular work attendance. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. If eli