Minimum Qualifications
Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus one (1) year experience related to the job.

Experience may be substituted for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

None
Notes to Applicants
This position will perform professional-level work involving research and analysis for various business strategies and provide support for projects, performance measures, business process improvements and reporting.This includes establishing project schedules using project planning tools/software, updating and maintaining project status reports as well as communicating project/procedure status. Additionally, this role will conduct research, analyze trends, determine accuracy and relevancy of data/information, and use sound judgement to evaluate alternatives.

A detailed and complete job application is REQUIRED and helps us to better evaluate your qualifications. In completing your job application, please be sure to provide a COMPLETE employment history regarding any and all relevant work experience that you would like for us to consider. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience
and education that is relevant to this position. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. This information will also be used to determine salary in the event that you are selected for this position. When completing the Supplemental Questions, please note that your answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by information contained in the employment section of your application.

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.

This position may require a skills assessment.

Please note that position's location and/or schedule is subject to change based upon business needs.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The department reserves the right to close the posting after 7 calendar days.

This posting does not have the option to submit a cover letter or resume.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of inventory processes
• Skill in using computers and related software applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Data analysis and problem solving skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of planning, development and managing process improvement
• Ability to work independently and with teams

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. Assists in planning, executing and closing projects in a variety of operational and/or administrative situations related to specific assignments/areas.

2. Develops and maintains databases to support data analysis and research findings for business projects.

3. Assists in preparation of recommendations for implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, and/or process changes/improvements.

4. Write reports that summarize findings, data collection techniques, implementation options, etc.

5. Establishes project schedules using project planning software/tools, updates and maintains project status reports. Communicate project/process status.

6. Conduct research, analyze trends, determine accuracy and relevancy of data/information, and use sounds judgment to evaluate alternatives.

7. Facilitates and documents meetings, action items, and processes using flowcharting methodologies.

8. Maintains positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees and other stakeholders to gain their cooperation and support.

Responsibilities- Supervision 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 business strategies, objectives, planning, development and management processes and process improvement

• Knowledge of research methodologies, cost/benefit analysis, statistics and financial modeling

• Knowledge of applicable City of Austin, state and federal statutes, ordinances and codes

• Knowledge of performance measures, quality improvement programs and project management methods

• Skill in oral and written communication using a variety of formats including: print communication, electronic format, presentations and telephonic

• Skill in using computers and related software applications

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving

• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular data and situations

• Ability to work independently and with teams

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.

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.