Description Join our team as a part-time Energy Efficiency Program Associate and help make clean energy accessible to Texas homeowners! Reporting to our Director of Lending and Investment, you'll support our residential energy efficiency loan program with a focus on homeowner application processing. You'll manage the day-to-day intake and pipeline coordination for Clean Energy Fund of Texas’ residential loan programs, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience for homeowner applicants from initial intake through documentation completion while maintaining accuracy and compliance throughout. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, clear and professional communication in both English and Spanish, and a genuine commitment to serving homeowners in underserved communities. You'll thrive here if you're detail-oriented, adaptable, and motivated by work that creates real impact for the people we serve. About us As Texas's pioneering nonprofit green bank, Clean Energy Fund of Texas (CEFTX) is transforming how clean energy solutions reach communities across our state. We bridge financial gaps and create opportunities for smart investments in energy efficiency, solar, and wind power, making sustainable energy both accessible and affordable for Texans. Our mission extends beyond environmental impact. We’re driving economic opportunity and energy resilience where it matters most, in low-to-moderate income and underserved communities that often face barriers to adopting clean energy solutions. Through innovative financing solutions and strategic partnerships, we’re empowering families, businesses, and communities to participate in Texas’s clean energy transition. General Responsibilities Application Processing & Pipeline Coordination - Monitor and review incoming applications in Salesforce for completeness and basic eligibility indicators - Conduct initial outreach to applicants via phone, text, and email to explain program requirements, timelines, and documentation needs clearly in English and Spanish - Track outstanding documentation and follow up with applicants and contractors to ensure timely and complete application files - Follow up and coordinate with contractors and applicants to advance applications to closing, ensuring documentation accuracy and compliance - Maintain accurate, real-time pipeline status across Salesforce and Monday.com to ensure visibility into application progress - Identify and escalate concerns to Energy Efficiency & Partnerships Officers in a timely manner Customer Support & Administrative Coordination - Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants and contractors, providing responsive and professional support throughout the process - Maintain clear and detailed records of all application-related communications and documentation updates - Support overall program operations by ensuring data accuracy and organized recordkeeping - Assist with basic reporting and internal tracking of application status and outcomes - Identify and communicate process gaps or inefficiencies to support continuous improvement - Support the preparation of status updates, dashboards, and materials for internal meetings. - Provide occasional support for team events or contractor-related activities Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent, with at least 1 year of experience in administrative support, customer service, program coordination, or similar roles - Fluency in Spanish (written and verbal) - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) - Ability to work independently in a remote environment with reliability and accountability - Comfortable learning and using new technology platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Monday.com, Adobe) Preferred Qualifications - Experience working with CRM systems (Salesforce or similar) or project management tools - Familiarity with document collection, data entry, or compliance-related processes - Experience working in nonprofit, community-based, or housing/financial assistance programs - Interest in clean energy, sustainability, or community development What we offer This role is expected to work Monday–Friday during normal business hours for approximately 20-25 hours per week. Our part-time employees are offered the following benefits: 100% employer-covered dental insurance for employees (up to 90% employer contribution toward coverage for spouse and family); work-from-home reimbursements (internet, phone, and office setup); up to 3% employer match to 401K; 14 paid holidays; and prorated vacation, sick, and paid parental and caregiver leave based on scheduled hours relative to a full-time (40-hour) schedule. This role is a remote opportunity with a strong preference for candidates based in the Houston or Austin metro areas or within Texas. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, conferences, and other external engagements. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to an inclusive, collaborative, and respectful workplace. We recognize that each team member brings unique abilities that contribute to our overall success. We don't discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We're committed to providing the best experience for all candidates, and we can offer accommodation or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please email careers@txcef.org to request accommodation during the hiring process.

• Hands on driving software programs and processes. • Leading multi-functional team members in a matrix organization to deliver projects on time. • Leading projects in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. • Authoritatively presenting project status to multi-functional teams as well as executive management. • Working independently, take-charge and influence with minimal mentorship. • Working with global partners across multiple time zones, geographies, and diverse technical fields to define work you're doing, report on status, and deliver projects to expectations. • Influencing other teams by creating an efficient/accountable development environment through process development and process improvement. • Observing and following defined processes for escalation if the execution of planned work product tasks is not on track. • Thinking strategically and tactically. Someone who can distill sophisticated projects down to manageable tasks and landmarks and optimally disseminate them to the multi-functional teams.

• Drive cross-org decisions across DRIs in Script Platform, Custom Objects, Apps, SDK, Observability, DevEx, and Versioning — actively resolving the hard, ambiguous integration and ownership questions that fall between team boundaries. • Own the critical path to major launches — proactively shaping scope, driving descope decisions, and negotiating trade-offs across teams so that launches reflect deliberate strategic choices. • Influence and shape product and engineering roadmaps — bringing a program-level perspective to team planning cycles, pushing back where individual team roadmaps are misaligned with broader extensibility strategy, and advocating for cross-cutting investments that no single team will prioritize on their own. • Support ProServ and Partnerships — Ensure ProServ and Partnerships requirements are surfaced into the roadmap with the same rigor as product requirements, and hold the bridge between what the platform delivers and what those teams need to close and serve complex customers.

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage. Functional Title: Child Care Enforcement Program Specialist Job Title: Program Specialist VI Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Enf Day Care GR Posting Number: 15620 Closing Date: 05/03/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Protective Services Salary Range: $6,520.63 - $8,304.83 Pay Frequency: Monthly Salary Group: TEXAS-B-23 Shift: Day Additional Shift: Days (First) Telework: Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 10% Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Facility Location: Job Location City: ABILENE Job Location Address: 4601 S 1ST ST Other Locations: Austin; Abilene; Alamo; Alice; Alpine; Alvin; Amarillo; Anahuac; Andrews; Angleton; Anson; Aransas Pass; Archer City; Arlington; Athens; Atlanta; Bacliff; Ballinger; Bandera; Bastrop; Bay City; Baytown; Beaumont; Bedford; Beeville; Bellville; Big Spring; Boerne; Bonham; Borger; Bowie; Brady; Breckenridge; Brenham; Brownfield; Brownsville; Brownwood; Bryan; Burnet; Caldwell; Cameron; Canton; Canutillo; Carlsbad; Carrizo Springs; Carrollton; Carthage; Center; Centerville; Childress; Clarksville; Cleburne; Cleveland; Coldspring; Columbus; Conroe; Copperas Cove; Corpus Christi; Corsicana; Crockett; Crosby; Crystal City; Cuero; Cypress; Daingerfield; Dallas; Decatur; Del Rio; Denton; Dickinson; Dumas; Duncanville; Eagle Pass; Eastland; Edinburg; El Paso; Elgin; Elsa; Ennis; Fabens; Falfurrias; Floresville; Fort Stockton; Fort Worth; Fredericksburg; Gainesville; Galveston; Garland; Gatesville; Georgetown; Giddings; Gilmer; Goliad; Gonzales; Graham; Granbury; Grand Prairie; Grapevine; Greenville; Hallettsville; Hamilton; Harlingen; Haskell; Hearne; Hemphill; Hempstead; Henderson; Hereford; Hillsboro; Hondo; Houston; Humble; Huntsville; Hurst; Irving; Jacksonville; Jasper; Johnson City; Jourdanton; Karnes City; Katy; Kaufman; Kerrville; Killeen; Kingsville; Kingwood; Kirbyville; La Grange; Lake Jackson; Lake Worth; Lamesa; Lampasas; Lancaster; Laredo; Levelland; Lewisville; Liberty; Linden; Littlefield; Livingston; Llano; Lockhart; Longview; Lubbock; Lufkin; Lumberton; Madisonville; Marble Falls; Marfa; Marlin; Marshall; Mcallen; Mckinney; Mercedes; Meridian; Mesquite; Mexia; Midland; Mineola; Mineral Wells; Mission; Monahans; Mount Pleasant; Mount Vernon; Nacogdoches; Navasota; New Boston; New Braunfels; Odessa; Orange; Palestine; Pampa; Paris; Pasadena; Pearland; Pearsall; Pecos; Perryton; Pharr; Pittsburg; Plainview; Plano; Pollok; Port Arthur; Port Lavaca; Presidio; Quitman; Raymondville; Refugio; Richardson; Richmond; Rio Grande City; Robstown; Rockwall; Rosenberg; Round Rock; Rowlett; Rusk; San Angelo; San Antonio; San Benito; San Juan; San Marcos; San Saba; Schertz; Seguin; Seminole; Seymour; Sherman; Silsbee; Sinton; Snyder; Socorro; Sonora; South Houston; Stephenville; Sugar Land; Sulphur Springs; Sweetwater; Taylor; Temple; Terrell; Texarkana; Texas City; The Woodlands; Tomball; Trinity; Tyler; Uvalde; Van Horn; Vernon; Victoria; Waco; Washington; Watauga; Waxahachie; Weatherford; Webster; Weslaco; Wharton; Wichita Falls; Woodville; Zapata MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS Job Description: Under the supervision of the Child Care Enforcement Manager, the Program Specialist VI position performs highly complex enforcement functions using fair, consistent, and transparent enforcement decision-making for Day Care and Residential child-care operations. The position receives referrals from Child Care Regulation and reviews case history, investigations and inspections to determine evidence sufficiency for corrective or adverse actions. The position assesses appropriate administrative penalties for deficiencies, conducts administrative reviews of Probation and adverse actions, minimum standards, waivers, and controlling persons, accepts referrals for judicial actions, and tracks cases through the legal processes. The position provides consultation and technical assistance to the regions and participates in statewide enforcement reviews and enforcement decisions. The position works with HHSC legal personnel and will testify in State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) or district court. The position responds to management, media and legislative inquiries as appropriate. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This position may be located in any regional office across the state. Essential Job Functions: Enforces Day Care and Residential cases in accordance with the laws, rules, and Minimum Standards. Reviews investigation and inspection reports for child-care operations that have been referred to Child Care Facilities Enforcement for enforcement action. Examines and reviews deficiencies described in the report and the underlying evidence, interprets and applies appropriate sections of laws and rules, and Minimum Standards to determine the appropriate enforcement action or administrative review decision. Participates in enforcement reviews for Day Care and Residential Child Care Facilities. Performs complex consultative services and technical assistance work for Child Care Facilities Enforcement. Develops and maintains enforcement tracking system for enforcement reviews. Compiles monthly reports of Day Care and Residential enforcement activities noting patterns and trends. (50%) Provides technical assistance on matters related to enforcement. Responds to inquiries from respondents, internal/external stakeholders and agency staff and management. Provides guidance to regions and state office regulatory staff on enforcement issues by interpreting policies, regulations, and rules. Collects, organizes, and prepares materials in response to requests for program information and reports from the legislature or other sources. Manages multiple assignments with competing priorities. (30%) Participates in staff meetings and presents enforcement information as needed. Elevates issues to upper management where necessary. Works cooperatively with enforcement staff, program staff, and managers to acquire necessary information for processing enforcement cases. Will testify in hearings at SOAH and in district court. Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. (15%) Other duties as assigned. (5%) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Laws, Rules and Minimum Standards related to Child Care Facilities. Enforcement actions, and program activities related to day care and residential facilities. Legal processes in administrative and district courts. HHS policies, procedures, and other governing documents. Texas legislative processes and policy. Skilled in: use of a computer and applicable software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, TEAMS, SharePoint, Excel programs, and applicable HHS and CCR programs. written and oral communication. drafting correspondence, legal documents, memoranda, and emails. establishing and maintaining productive working relationships both internally and externally. leadership, communication, and public speaking. analyzing data and information to draw conclusions, make recommendations or develop summative reports. organizing and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines for simultaneous tasks. weighing strengths and weaknesses in enforcement cases. Ability to: analyze and interpret complex written material, interpret policies, rules, and regulatory language. read and analyze investigative/inspection reports and identify weak or unsupportable findings. work independently with minimal supervision. prepare reports and communicate technical information to be understandable. maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals and work through areas of conflict. make independent and sound technical judgments. organize workload and set priorities. Registration or Licensure Requirements: NONE Initial Selection Criteria: Bachelor’s degree or higher from a U.S. accredited college/university or a foreign education that has been determined to be equivalent by an acceptable education evaluator. A minimum of three (3) years of experience interpreting, explaining, and applying appropriate law, rule and Minimum Standards to cases. Job related experience must also include duties in any of the following areas: developing enforcement cases; drafting legal documents or lengthy reports on a regular basis; or performing quality analysis on compliance inspections and investigations. Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis. Additional Information: This position may be located in any regional office across the state. Salary is posted for the full range but will be based upon available budget. Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC. Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans: Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. ADA Accommodations: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview. Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility: Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks. HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form Telework Disclaimer: This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.