Capital Program Consultant Corridor Program Office

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Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager, program manager and/or portfolio manager, preferably with a municipality.
Licenses or Certifications:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The Capital Program Consultant position, within the Corridor Program Implementation Office, will participate in a cross-functional team to develop and implement the I-35 Cap and Stitch Program. Because the Texas Department of Transportation is proposing reconstruction of I-35 through their Capital Express Central project, Austin has a unique opportunity to create better multimodal connections between east and west Austin and to construct large decks or caps through downtown. Cap and stitch infrastructure provides opportunity for amenities that celebrate and connect all Austinites and can make important strides toward unifying our downtown and mending the divide between east and west Austin. This position will be a part of the I-35 Cap and Stitch team within the Corridor Program Office ( CPO ) and will work in a lead capacity with CPO's Executives and our Consultants. The successful candidate will provide capital project development and implementation consulting and will assist with consultant contract management and deliverables oversight.
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.
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.
Video Conferencing Software Technology:
The Corridor Program Office uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.
Pay Range
$39.91 - $52.89
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date
03/11/2022
Type of Posting
External
Department
Public Works
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
5202 East Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in problem solving with Executives and team leads within a fast-paced, deadlines-driven environment.
Experience in the resolution of conflicts of competing priorities and difficult situations, by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures, and exercising sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all internal and external contacts.
Experience linking community goals and outcomes to appropriate infrastructure investments and supportive design elements.
Experience managing public sector engineering and architecture projects, including large Capital Improvement Projects or Programs related to utility, transportation and mobility infrastructure, parks and open spaces that are large and complex in nature.
Experience in identifying key risks, issues and opportunities to inform project development and implementation.
Experience making presentations and answering questions in front of citizens, boards, commissions, or government councils and /or media.
Registered Professional Engineer, Architect or Landscape Architect in the State of Texas, and/or certified Urban Design professional or Project Management Professional ( PMP ).
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.
1. Maintains knowledge of the City's Capital Improvements Program and how the CIP is utilized to carry out the strategic objectives of the City of Austin.
2. Maintains knowledge of key capital program issues facing the City of Austin.
3. Oversees and monitors progress of City's portfolio of bond projects and conducts portfolio management activities.
4. Participates in the City's CIP planning and review processes.
5. Produces reports from CIP Program data and provides analysis of the information for use in decision making.
6. Monitors CIP project and program issues from an organizational perspective and when required, assist in resolution.
7. Monitors CIP operating procedures, policies, and ordinances to ensure CIP compliance
8. Monitors the City's CIP project portfolio for legal, regulatory and initiative compliance
9. Develops and conducts training for City personnel involved in the CIP Program
10. Provides technical advice and assistance to city management as necessary,.
11. Meets with city management and staff as required to resolve CIP project issues, using subject matter judgment and expertise
12. Coordinates and collaborates with other agencies, departments, divisions involved in or affected by the City's CIP portfolio.
13. Attends City Council, board meetings, etc. as City staff representative
Responsibilities
- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership/supervision to employees planning, assigning, and/or leading the work of 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 project management systems
Knowledge of program and portfolio management methods
Knowledge of engineering and/or architectural principles, practices, procedures
Knowledge of budget policies and principles
Knowledge of capital improvement program processes and related issues
Knowledge of CIP contracting methods and processes
Knowledge of manual and automated financial systems
Skill in negotiating with diverse groups of people to accomplish objectives
Skill in written and oral communications including public presentations
Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public
Skill in maintaining and compiling complex CIP data for use in analysis, monitoring and reporting
Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all public contacts
Ability to perform objective analyses of business processes to maximize the effective delivery of the City's CIP projects.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please **** or TTY (512) 974-2445.
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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Capital Program Consultant position are: Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field plus five (5) years of related work experience including two (2) years as a project manager, program manager and/or portfolio manager, preferably with a municipality. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes
No
* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position - to include, meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your management style and explain why you are interested in this position.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have managing the workload and deliverables of a team? None
1 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 10 years
10 years
* How many employees have you directly supervised at any one time? None
1-2 employees
3-6 employees
7-10 employees
11-15 employees
16 to 20 employees
More than 20 employees
* Please describe your experience aligning an organization's policies and initiatives with infrastructure improvements to positively impact a community's desired outcome.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience managing consultant teams, professional services contracts and working with stakeholders.
(Open Ended Question)
* All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states see resume. Do you understand these statements? Yes
No
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