Local Government Affairs Program Manager - Current City of Austin Employees Only

Job Description:

Local Government Affairs Program Manager - Current City of Austin Employees Only

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience in economic development, urban planning, or working with government or elected officials.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of related experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
Local Government Affairs Program Manager is an existing position that has become vacant. The Program Manager will support all functions related to Austin Energy’s efforts with the Austin City Council, the Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee, leadership of surrounding municipalities, the Electric Utility Commission, and the Resource Management Commission.

This position will:

• Manage City Council and commission approval processes for rates, fees, contracts, policy changes, and department objectives.
• Conduct thorough research and draft documents for presentations and publications, maintaining accuracy and clarity in communication.
• Coordinate a diverse range of personnel and programs to achieve departmental objectives, fostering collaboration and synergy within the team.
• Represent Austin Energy in various forums, including workshops, public hearings, and stakeholder processes, contributing valuable insights and perspectives.
• Advocate for Austin Energy’s interests and positions before local governmental officials, boards, commissions, and community organizations, effectively influencing decision-making processes.
• Prepare detailed status reports on City Council and other assigned projects, delivering comprehensive updates and briefings to executive management.
• Actively participate in internal policy teams, workshops, public hearings, and stakeholder processes, contributing expertise and strategic guidance.
• Champion Austin Energy’s mission, policies, and initiatives to various stakeholders, including the general public, customers, community leaders, and external organizations.
• Manage the creation, identification, tracking, and proofreading of recommendations for Council action, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislative processes.

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. 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.

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN APPLICATION :

The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history. 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. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.

Resumes will not be accepted. Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.

The responses to the supplemental questions must reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.

If you are selected as a top candidate:
Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov.
Pay Range
Commensurate

Hours
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Some hours outside if regular business hours may be required due to business needs.
Job Close Date 10/07/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin TX 78723; Hybrid Preferred Qualifications

• Local government work experience
• Experience working directly with elected or appointed officials, executives, and department heads
• Experience with agenda management systems, software and processes.
• Experience working in a public-facing role with City Council, Committees, or Boards and Commissions
• Experience within or clear understanding of Council/Manager form of government
• Experience building relationships with elected officials, public servants, governmental staff, community groups, stakeholders, and volunteers

Experience working with a public utility or department
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.


Manages City Council’s consideration and approval of purchase requests, fees/rates, and policy changes. Represents the department’s interests and positions before a wide variety of audiences, including governmental entities, citizen commissions, trade and community organizations, businesses, and customers. Manages and coordinates the department’s economic development activities with public officials, City departments, the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, citizen commissions, and other interested groups. Promotes the department’s mission, policies, and initiatives to the general public, customers, community leaders, community groups, and other external organizations. Serves as liaison and provides technical assistance to City Council and City departments. Provides leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relation activities. Provides effective and timely responses to information requests and calls for action, including researching and preparing documents for presentation and publication. Coordinates a wide variety of personnel and programs to accomplish overall department objectives. Prepares status reports and briefings to City management on City Council-related and other assigned projects. Participates in internal policy teams, workshops, public hearings, and stakeholder processes.

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 legislative and/or governmental processes.
• Knowledge of economic development principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of department’s specific industry.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related tasks.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to problem solve and conduct policy and issues analysis.
• Ability to research, gather and analyze data, and assess and summarize findings.
• Ability to negotiate.
• Ability to work on various products for data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications of this position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or a related field, plus six (6) years of related experience in economic development, urban planning, or working with government or elected officials. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Affairs, Public Administration, Business, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of related experience. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications referenced above. Detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience working with executives, department heads, and elected or appointed officials.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working with or presenting to public bodies including City Council, Committees, or Boards and Commissions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience building relationships with elected officials, governmental staff, community groups, stakeholders, volunteers, or constituents.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working for an electric, gas or water utility including your role.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with agenda management systems, legislative bill tracking, or managing public meetings.
(Open Ended Question)


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