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Posting Title
Program Manager I - Office of the Fire Chief
Job Requisition Number
AFD300510
Position Number
117651
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Fire Operations Cs
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus three (3) years of experience in a field related to the job, one (1) year of which was in a lead, supervisory, project or program management capacity.
- Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Notes to Applicants
The Program Manager I in the Office of the Fire Chief provides executive assistance and oversees administrative support programs at Fire Department Headquarters. This position manages executive scheduling and correspondence, supervises administrative support personnel, and manages programs that include, but are not limited to, purchasing, travel, event coordination, and employee recognition.
Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:
Please note the following when completing the City of Austin application for this position:
- Please be sure to detail on the application all the previous employment experience you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
- 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 title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- A resume and cover letter is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. Applications missing information and/or documents will be deemed incomplete applications and will not be considered.
- Austin Fire Department may close the posting any time after seven days from the initial advertisement. Once a position is closed, no additional applications will be accepted.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Pay Range
$30.29 – $37.86 per hour
Hours
Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date
04/04/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Fire
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
4201 Ed Bluestein Blvd, Austin, TX 78721
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience providing support for Executives
- Experience working in a public safety environment
- Experience supervising administrative support personnel
- Experience juggling multiple responsibilities in a fast paced environment
- Knowledge of City of Austin policies and procedures
- Knowledge of program management techniques
- Knowledge of performance management
- Skills related to customer service
- Skills related to process improvement
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to proactively develop programs while maintaining support from multiple stakeholders
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.
- Determines program goals, objectives and resource requirements.
- Establishes program standards, methods, policies and procedures
- Coordinates and collaborates with stakeholders
- Monitors and evaluate programs effectiveness and implements improvement strategies
- Manages the budget of assigned program and associated projects and provides financial information
- Assists in developing, managing and submitting proposed budget forecast information
- Manages, coordinates, implements and monitors projects associated with assigned program
- Interacts with internal and external customers
- Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments
- Provides technical advice and assistance to department management, city management, field personnel, contractors, etc
Responsibilities – Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.
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 principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s).
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
- Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedure.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
- Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects and programs.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position has been approved for 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.
