Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to public health/human services programming, public health/human services planning, or public health/human services program management.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the required work experience.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
This is a grant funded position for Community Youth Development ( CYD ). CYD works to empower youth through a service learning model to prevent juvenile delinquency in the 78744 zip code of Austin/Travis County. CYD engages youth in civic responsibility and leadership opportunities through a Youth Advisory Committee ( YAC ), Youth Leadership Development, Recreation, Mentoring and family sessions. Youth are actively engaged and are the decision makers in the service projects they volunteer for.

This position will also monitor subcontracts with service providers who deliver juvenile delinquency prevention services, including contract management and contract development.

APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health's website .

Immunization Requirement

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department's immunization policy.

Regarding your Application:

• A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to evaluate your qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position. The application and resume must include dates (month and year) for each job history entry. In addition, the resume information must match the information on the application.
• A résumé is also required but will not substitute for a complete COA employment application. When completing the City of Austin employment application, the Work experience listed must include a month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application.
• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meet the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
• The responses to the supplemental questions should 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.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.

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.

If you are selected to interview:

• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide are current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
• When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.
• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSF ) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in project planning, design and implementation of a youth development program.
• Previous experience in social services contract management, budget management and contract development.
• Previous experience working with adolescents/youth in the area of teen health.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Demonstrated strong, effective, and clear written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience planning and leading meetings
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple tasks, successfully complete projects that have multiple steps or phases, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated experience drafting and delivering public presentations to audiences of different types
• Demonstrated experience working in a coalition or in partnership with people from multiple organizations or agencies on an issue, problem, or program
• Experience and comfort with conducting community outreach and education

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.

Plans goals, objectives, for assigned programs.

Develops policies and procedures.

Evaluates programs to determine compliance with Federal, State, Local, and departmental regulations.

Develops and conducts orientation and training sessions for program staff.

Assists in budget preparation.

Promotes assigned programs through relevant media.

Investigates client or community complaints.

Handles personnel issues

Performs other tasks as required.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to 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 the area of specialization.
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of planning and program implementation.
• Knowledge of organization and administration of public health and/or human service programs.
• Knowledge of program monitoring and policy analysis.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in establishing effective and constructive working relationships.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for 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.

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.