Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Project Coordinator
Job Requisition Number
COA088979
Position Number
118821
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
DSD-Stkh & Comm Engmt
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- May require a valid Texas driver license.
Notes to Applicants
The Development Services Department ( DSD ) 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. The Department also supports the special events and live music communities through related permitting and review processes.
DSD is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the newly created Corporate Strategy Program. This program will focus on development and implementation of strategic initiatives and is a part of DSD’s Stakeholder and Community Engagement Unit. The individual selected for this position will work collaboratively with a team of professionals to support the needs of a large City department that provides critical services to the Austin community. The scope of work will include project level assistance with the design and implementation of departmental and interdepartmental development process improvements. This team will work to operationalize recommendations related to citywide development processes and service delivery standards. In addition, the team will support implementation and oversight of the department’s strategic planning deliverables.
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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-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.
Assessment(s): Candidates selected for interview may undergo a skill/competency based assessment(s).
THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$30.14 – $37.68
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Limited telework opportunities may exist.
Limited telework opportunities may exist.
Job Close Date
05/19/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Development Services
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 - PDC
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Proven project coordination and project leadership skills, including experience with a range of project management tools.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and presentation, with the ability to convey complex and technical information to a wide variety of audiences, including stakeholder groups, elected officials, city executives and staff.
- Experience developing and implementing short- and long-term strategies for process improvement.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
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.
- Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers.
- Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets by completing assignments that may include processing a pay application or monitoring and updating the assigned project budget.
- Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans on projects or works on routine projects whereby techniques used are well known and present no unusual engineering problems.
- Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures by providing input as a team member of an established process improvement team.
- Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies by verifying that regulatory/permitting processes have been identified and permits or approvals acquired for assigned project.
- Coordinates development/reviews construction or engineering related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements by reviewing preparing and processing project change orders to projects if change orders are appropriate and in compliance or applying technical quality control review.
- Coordinates and evaluates plans, criteria, schedules, etc. for a variety of projects, Programs, and plans or a division and/or section activities.
- Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures.
- Develops, maintains, and improves City of Austin design and construction standards.
- Provides technical advice and assistance.
Responsibilities – Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, 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 basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
- Knowledge of project accounting, architectural, and construction methods and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.
- Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
- Knowledge of contract management principles, methods, and practices.
- Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
- Skill in using available software packages.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
- Ability to schedule and coordinate activities between various parties and planning specific aspects of a project.
- Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
The 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 (512) 974-3210 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.
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.
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