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Position Information
Posting Title
Temporary - Project Assistant
Job Requisition Number
COA093138
Position Number
T62008
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Smart Mobility
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- None.
Notes to Applicants
The position will handle duties in support of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) including on site community education, engagement and outreach, management of infrastructure installation, operations and maintenance, and data collection.
Immediate Projects:
Immediate Projects:
- Manage and support TDM community outreach and engagement in coordination with the Safe Routes to School program: Engage and perform encouragement events for school communities and neighborhoods. Set up weekly community engagement events to include leading bike bus and walk events, tabling, distribution of promotion materials, and interaction with stakeholders. Participate and lead Focus Group studies and other community survey projects.
- Support the TDM and SRTS teams: Provide weekly on-site review and data collection of existing multimodal conditions at school campuses. Collect data for community use of bike, bus and walking modes: ie. bike rack counts, bike and walk trip participation, bus ridership, etc. Provide on-site outreach with PTA members, neighborhood association members, parents, and residents. Deliver bike/walk program information and educate residents on ways to increase multimodal mode use.
- Manage and support TDM program installations including bike and ped counter operations and maintenance.
- Assist with TDM fieldwork: Assist with pilot program fieldwork to include equipment audits, field surveys, and minor equipment cleaning and repair. Perform research, attend meetings, and communicate with vendors as needed to ensure projects are completed under the direction of a project or program manager.
- Provide and coordinate data collection.
Priority Goals:
- Successfully manage complex tasks in support of community encouragement and outreach.
- Work with multiple stakeholders to develop partnerships for the successful deployment of TDM programming.
- Develop, execute and report on a detailed operation and maintenance program.
- Provide detailed data collection and recommendations to project management.
- Work in collaboration with other TDM and SRTS staff on multimodal programming.
Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
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Regarding your Application:
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
Assessment:
This position may require a skills assessment.
Close Job Posting:
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs.
Office Location Notes:
Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
Austin Transportation Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$29.23 – $36.54
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Hours may vary depending on departmental needs and initiatives.
Job Close Date
02/17/2025
Type of Posting
External
Department
Transportation & Public Works
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
5202 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience providing assistance to develop work plans and ensure established project deadlines and related tasks are completed as assigned.
- Experience preparing materials and equipment for routine assignments including logistic support for community led activities, installation of batteries and other small repair tasks according to device specifications, and experience using basic hand tools in an appropriate safe manner.
- Experience communicating and interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders including working, training, and supervising volunteers; planning and developing programs and activities and improve coordination of existing services.
- Experience with field studies, maintaining logs and providing assistance with data collection and reporting.
- Experience assisting in resolution of project issues including any potential risks to team members by providing supporting documentation including policies and procedures.
- Ability to lift 35 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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.
- Assists in planning stage of projects, including the coordination of existing bonds and future bond projects.
- Assists in planning, scheduling, or coordination of project activities to meet deadlines.
- Provides assistance in creation of a communication plan to field staff, including Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
- Creates and maintains project progress monitoring data to track each project.
- Coordinates status updates for project related matters including providing updates to internal and external customers.
- Updates and maintains schedule data to ensure project consistency and optimization.
- Assists in resolution of project issues including any potential risks to team members by providing supporting documentation including policies and procedures.
- Communicates roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis.
- Advises management of problems, issues, and status of ongoing projects.
- Provides assistance to ensure established project deadlines and related tasks are completed as assigned.
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- None.
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 project practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws applicable to bond projects.
- Knowledge of applicable City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of contract development and monitoring.
- Skill in project planning and prioritizing.
- Skill in oral and written format to a variety of audiences.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and available software packages.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require 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 (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.
Salary : $29 - $37
