GLO - Travel Aide (Information Specialist IV)

GLO - Travel Aide (Information Specialist IV) ( 00058798 )

Organization :

GENERAL LAND OFFICE

Primary Location :

Texas-Austin Work Locations :

Austin GLO Main

FL9 1700 N

Congress Ave Austin 78701

Job :

Office and Administrative Support Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Standard Hours Per Week :

40.00

Travel :

Yes, 75 % of the

Time State Job Code :

1833

Salary Admin Plan :

B Grade :

22 Salary (Pay Basis) : 5,000.00 - 6,250.00 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings :

1

Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

Jun 5, 2026, 2:11:29

PM Closing Date :

Ongoing Description 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.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with degree in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, or a related field. Two (2) or more years' experience in journalism, public relations, public information, communications, media relations, social media work, and travel aide.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with state politics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of agency functions, policies, and procedures; news and communication media; various social media platforms; editing and preparing informational material; design principles; and publishing and broadcast industries.
• Skill in editorial and design practices, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to research and prepare information, to design communication plans and materials related to the goals and priorities of the agency, to compose usable content for websites and social media, to prepare copy and scripts, to design broad communications plans and materials, and to communicate effectively.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the employee to primarily perform sedentary office work; however, mobility (moving around the worksite) is routinely required to carry out some duties. This position requires extensive computer, telephone and client/ customer contact and communication. It requires the ability to move and position oneself as needed for filing and similar routine office duties. The job also requires normal cognitive abilities requiring the ability to learn, recall, and apply certain practices and policies. It requires the stamina to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions. Ability to read printed materials and computer screens. The individual must be able to move and transport records, documents, boxes, and all related information and materials, weighing up to 20 pounds when required.

Veterans:

Use your military skills to qualify for this position or other jobs! Go to www.texasskillstowork.com to translate your military work experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications and skill sets. Also, you can compare this position to military occupations (MOS) at the Texas State Auditor's Office by pasting this link into your browser: Military Crosswalk for Occupational Category - Information and Communication How to

Apply:

• To be considered, please complete a State of Texas Application for Employment and apply online at www.workintexas.com or in the CAPPS Career Section .
• You may apply for the job directly through the CAPPS Career Section. It is not necessary to apply both through Work in Texas and the CAPPS Career Section.
• Applications must be fully completed with a detailed job history, including job title, employment dates, employer name, supervisor's name and phone number, and a summary of responsibilities. Incomplete applications may lead to disqualification. Please be aware that resumes will not be accepted in place of a completed application.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• A position utilizing this classification will be designated as security sensitive according to the Texas Labor Code, Section 301.042.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.

S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.