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At the City of Austin we are more than just an employerwe are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nations most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles Empathy Ethics Excellence Engagement and Equity anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career contributing to the community and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

What Makes the City of Austin Special

• Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.

• Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave work-life balance programs and extensive benefits.

• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees Retirement System.

• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.

• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs on-site fitness centers and mental health support.

• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.

• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

By joining us you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelors 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting outreach marketing or sales to small-and medium-businesses.
• Experience with energy efficiency building construction or property management.
• Experience engaging with contractors city departments and other community stakeholders.
• Experience with customer relationship management software or workflow management software.
• Experience creating and analyzing large data sets to identify target customer types.
• Ability to travel to multiple locations for regular job duties

Notes to Candidate:

This temporary position will lead outreach and project development with local small-and medium-businesses to increase participation in Austin Energy incentive programs. The Energy Efficiency Services group is responsible for the allocation of over $20 million/year in incentives that support high-efficiency HVAC lighting and other building upgrades that improve comfort lower bills and support a more resilient electric grid. This position will engage with local business customers to provide energy education and support evaluation of energy efficiency upgrades. Funding for this temporary position is available until 9/30/26.

Primary duties will include:

• Deliver a marketing and outreach campaign that increases adoption of energy efficiency technologies and services for small-and medium-business customers.
• Provide on-site or virtual visits to promote Austin Energy programs and offerings.
• Monitor leads and project status in coordination with Austin Energy project leads and engineers.
• Engage with key stakeholders including community and business groups; installation contractors; and equipment manufacturers or distributors.
• Lead and support analysis that identifies and targets key customer groups based on energy usage building types business type etc.

This position has been designated as aCritical Employeeposition. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Location: 4815 Mueller Blvd. Austin TX 78723

Work Schedule/Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (60% telework allowed)

Salary Range: $29.89 per hour (low) to $37.37 per hour (mid)

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.

• 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 orGED undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

• 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-214 prior to confirming a start date.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps including attachments and submission must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed it will no longer be viewable in the system.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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 addition the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individuals 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.

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.