OIEC - IT Programmer (Programmer IV) - Austin

OIEC - IT

Programmer (Programmer IV) - Austin ( 00057797 )

Organization :

OFFICE OF INJURED EMPLOYEE COUNSEL

Primary Location :

Texas-Austin Work Locations :

OIEC Barbara Jordan Building 1601 Congress Avenue Austin 78701

Job :

Computer and Mathematical Employee Status :

Regular Schedule :

Full-time Standard Hours Per Week :

40.00

Travel :

Yes, 5 % of the

Time State Job Code :

0244

Salary Admin Plan :

B Grade :

26 Salary (Pay Basis) : 7,708.34 - 7,708.34 ( Monthly )

Number of Openings :

1

Overtime Status :

Exempt Job Posting :

Apr 22, 2026, 1:37:21

PM Closing Date :

Ongoing Description Do you have a passion for public service and enjoy making a difference? Don't miss out on this opportunity. The Office of Injured Employee Counsel ( OIEC ) is hiring! Apply now if you're looking for a rewarding career in public service. You'll love the Benefits of Working at

OIEC:

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%) Public Service Loan Forgiveness program OIEC is the state agency that helps injured employees with their Texas workers' compensation claims. The agency assists, educates, and advocates on their behalf. OIEC provides services in 20 offices across the state. Agency services include advocacy, customer service, and dispute assistance through OIEC's Ombudsman Program. IT Programmer (Programmer IV ) - Austin As Programmer IV, you will support existing agency operations as part of a broader team that plans, develops, and implements a new case management system. This will include SAS programming to ensure various important agency functions are met and tracked. Performs advanced (senior-level) computer programming work and highly complex coding, testing, and debugging of applications. Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

This position:

Analyzes users' needs; designs, tests, and develops software to meet those needs related to development and implementation of a case management system Performs complex programming, testing, and debugging using SAS software Compiles and queries multiple data sources using proper reasoning and logic for assisting with, handling, and solving complex issues and problems Evaluates the agency's business requirements to assist in identifying data element migration and to help identify new data elements in the case management system Works with staff to prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation and converts them into a series of instructions coded in a programming language Works with agency staff and across organizations to identify and coordinate programming needs Performs related work as assigned Per our telework policy, new hires are required to report in office for the first six months of employment. After six months, you may be eligible to request to telework for a hybrid schedule. Qualifications Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university Three (3) years of experience using analytic software applications such as SAS, STATA, SPSS or other statistical software, specifically performing complex programming, testing, debugging using SAS software, Power BI, Power Automate, or Power applications. Experience may be substituted for education on a year-by-year basis. Additionally, preferences for this job are: Experience developing case management system or similar systems for the state of Texas Experience with visualization software such as Tableau This position requires demonstrated knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of programming and systems analysis Computer operations procedures and systems Computer programming languages This position requires demonstrated skill in: Problem solving, in critical thinking, in computer programming, in the use of hardware and software Modifying or developing software for applications This position requires the demonstrated ability to: Interpret technical information related to programming and data processing Communicate and work effectively with a wide range of people with varied skills, knowledge, and backgrounds Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information Analyze and solve work-related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative work and technical assignments Manage workload and priorities to meet necessary deadlines Work both independently and as a team player Communicate (verbally and written) technical and analytical information to a diverse set of audiences Clearly document policies and procedures Candidate must reside in Texas or be able to relocate to Texas by the start date. OIEC does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

How to apply:

You may apply through CAPPS Career Center or Work in Texas (WIT).

Your submission should include complete:

Employment history (month and year), including job title, name of employer, manager's name and phone number Duties and responsibilities Education Certifications Licenses Supplemental questions• If you are submitting your resume, please ensure the resume has the required information mentioned above. We may reject submissions that do not include all the required information mentioned above. •If applying through Work in Texas Work in Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. To complete the supplemental questions, please go to CAPPS Career Center to register or log in and access your profile. Criminal background checks will be conducted on all final candidates. An applicant who has been convicted of a criminal offense relevant to the position may be disqualified from employment. Equal employment opportunity : OIEC does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. Any request for reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be directed to OIECHR@oiec.texas.gov.

Please note:

Unless specifically and expressly stated otherwise, regular attendance is an essential function of every OIEC job. Employment Preferences Military employment preference Senate Bill 1376, 88th Legislature, Regular Session, Section 657.002 requires State agencies to give military employment preference in employment and retention. Please see more details on our job page. Documentation must be attached before military preference can be granted, and all personal and/or sensitive information (i.e. Social Security Number, DOB) must be redacted from any attached documents. To receive a military employment preference for any position, the following documents are required to be submitted with your application, as applicable:

Veteran :

DD Form 214 Surviving spouse of a veteran who has not remarried : Marriage Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation Orphan of a veteran killed while on active duty : Birth Certificate and DD Form 1300 or appropriate documentation Spouse of a member of the US Armed Forces/Texas National Guard serving on

Active Duty :

Marriage Certificate and copy of spouse's active-duty military orders Spouse of a veteran with disability and is the primary income for household : Marriage Certificate, Veterans DD Form 214, and VA Benefits Summary Letter showing disability rating For help translating your military work experience, including training courses on civilian job terminology, skill sets, and qualifications or requirements, click or copy this URL into your browser: www.texasskillstowork.com Applicable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes are included, but not limited to one of the following: 25B, 26B, IT, 182X, 682X, CYB10, CYB11, ISM, 0673, 2652, 8846, 8848, 8K000, 62E Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed by clicking or copying and pasting the following link into your browser: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_InformationTechnology.pdf Former Foster Youth Preference An individual who was under the permanent managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services on the day preceding the individual's 18th birthday is entitled to a preference in employment with a state agency over other applicants for the same position who do not have a greater qualification. The preference is valid for individuals aged 25 or younger. Tex. Gov't Code, Section 672.002. Pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order GA-48, candidates having any connection or continuous connections to any governmental entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4 may be subject to a heightened security background check depending on other factors.