City of Austin, TX Jobs (4)

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education and / or Equivalent Experience :

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography, Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four years.

Licenses or Certifications :

None.

Notes to Applicants

The Development Services Department assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel, or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes.

DSD is seeking a Planner I to assist with moving projects through the development process. The person in this position may work with various workgroups within Land Use Review.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits. Please click for more information.

Employment Application : Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure your employment history on the application includes your past job titles, employment dates, and a detailed summary of your job duties, functions and responsibilities.

Please take the time to ensure that the application is complete to represent your history and skills / abilities. Although there are posting dates listed, Development Services may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement.

Once a position is closed, no additional applications or application changes will be accepted.

Post Interview Verification : If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we will be contacting your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application.

Please do your best to ensure that the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD- if claiming veteran's preference.

Travel : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Job Address Austin, Texas United States

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six years of relevant work experience, two years of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.

Licenses or Certifications :

• Valid Texas Class A Commercial Drivers License or ability to acquire license and / or endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Notes to Applicants

The Distribution Electrician Supervisor ( DES ) position oversees personnel performing overhead and underground distribution construction, maintenance, and restoration (troubleshooting) activities.

This position primarily supervises Restoration and Troubleshooting Operations field personnel assignments, maintenance activities, incident completion and switching.

The ideal candidate will have : experience working as a Distribution Electrician, safely providing oversight during normal day, shift work, and restoration periods;

experience working with and providing detailed information to internal and external customers; the ability to review and present analytical data to direct reports and management.

This position will require the employee to perform site visits and perform crew audits; assign, organize, monitor and analyze incident completion for work group;

interpret, explain and enforce City policies, procedures, building codes, specifications and ordinances; monitor safety issues for work group.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

Please click for more information.

Employment Application :

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.

Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N / A" for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.

Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate :

Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and / or graduate degrees) will be required.

You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization / institution.

• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD- prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Commercial Driver's License :

This position requires a valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License or the ability to acquire one within 90 days of employment.

External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's

• This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
• Describe your experience leading three or more field personnel within distribution construction, maintenance, and / or restoration (troubleshooting) crews.

Open Ended Question)

Describe your experience working with incident reporting, distribution and time management software programs such as myCority, Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) DMD / Field Client, Maximo and Smartsheet, or similar programs.

Open Ended Question)

Describe your experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as ISO .

Open Ended Question)

Describe your experience assisting with training, performance reviews, and evaluations of field personnel.

Open Ended Question)

Describe your experience monitoring compliance and communicating safety issues to field personnel.

Open Ended Question)

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

Job Address

Austin, Texas United States

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, plus six years of experience in a related field.
• Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two years.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to four years

Licenses or Certifications :

None.

Notes to Applicants

Primary responsibilities for the position will be to coordinate the :

Day to day staff and program activities / task assignment. Stakeholder relationships (ie, customers, contractors). Outreach, office training, and field training to contractors.

Customer service process (inquiries, project / contractor issues, complaints). Updating of program documents and processes.

Program enhancement projects. Work with trade associations, energy efficiency organizations, and non-profits. Training and development of staff.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more.

Please click for more information.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

Employment Application :

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.

Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N / A" for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement.

Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

Travel :

If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Job Address Austin, Texas United States

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

Education and / or Equivalent Experience :

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus four years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant capacity.
• Experience may substitute for the education up to the maximum of four years.

Licenses and Certifications Required :

None.

Notes to Applicants

This position provides high-level administrative support to City Management.

Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes, skills & abilities :

• A passion for public service and a commitment to doing the hard work that is necessary to improve our city services
• Detail oriented and organized, with excellent writing, proofing and editing skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely in person, by phone, email, while exercising tact, patience, and discretion and in a professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability acting as a liaison to internal and external stakeholders; that represent various professional affiliations;

the business community; and other public, private, and nonprofit entities; to promote the City and respond to the interests of these groups

Ability to develop relationships with other City of Austin departments / offices

When completing the City of Austin employment application :

• Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.

Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.

• A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers.
• A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.

Required Application Materials :

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Assessment :

A skills assessment will be required for this position.

Pay Range

$25.25 - $29.94

Hours

8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m.

Monday - Friday.

Hours / days may vary due to operational needs

Job Close Date 07 / 14 /

Type of Posting External

Department Management Services

Regular / Temporary Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable

Category Clerical

Location W 2nd Street, Austin, TX

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred :

• Advanced experience with virtual meetings; setting up, participating, etc.
• Record keeping and file maintenance experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and communities, including interacting with individuals of diverse social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds.
• Experience working with department / divisions to resolves sensitive issues and conflicts.
• Experience preparing and reviewing reports as part of the process of monitoring and communicating performance results.
• Demonstrated experience representing Executives to City Council Offices, Boards, Commissions, and the general public.
• Advanced experience working with Microsoft Office Suite, especially, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Teams, to include experience maintaining executive calendars & reserving meeting spaces in Outlook.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Provides administrative support to an executive in the City Manager's Office. Answers phones, greet visitors, and serve as point of contact providing assistance to customers.

Serves as point of contact and facilitates the handling of time-sensitive requests such as Public Information Requests (PIRs).

Organizes and maintains files relating to office correspondence, reports, and other pertinent data. Maintains calendar; schedules meetings, conferences and events;

plans travel itineraries; and makes travel arrangements. Prepares memos, letters, meeting materials, and other documents.

Serves as point of contact between the Assistant City Manager, City Council Offices, and departments on day-to-day issues.

Responds to and assists in the resolution of sensitive inquiries, issues, and complaints from both internal and external sources.

Conducts research, compiles data, and performs data analysis. Serves as point of contact in providing assistance to citizens, prepares CAFs (Citizen Action Forms) as needed.

Responsibilities - Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised :

May provide leadership, training, and guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of the functions and organization of municipal government, including relationships between departments, divisions, and agencies.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to utilize electronic scheduling system.
• Ability to gather information from individuals to support the needs of staff.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise discretion in confidential matters.
• Ability to lead and train others.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.

EEO / ADA

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call - or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation.

In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status;

nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.

Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

This position requires graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, plus four years of experience in an administrative or executive assistant capacity.

Experience may substitute for the education up the maximum of four years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

Describe your experience with Microsoft Suite applications, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.

Include your direct experience for each application and the version.

Open Ended Question)

Please describe your work experience in Records Management.

Open Ended Question)

Briefly describe your experience working with diverse communities.

Open Ended Question)

• This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

Job Address

Austin, Texas United States