Job description
Position Information
Posting Title
Public Health Youth Program Specialist
Job Requisition Number
COA088704
Position Number
113855
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
APH Youth Service Delivery
Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Experience may substitute for education up to four years
Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview:
- Lead and monitor work performed by youth work crews. ·
- Ensure youth crews perform work in accordance with all safety rules.
- Provide training and document actions taken for youth work crews.
- Drive vehicles and ensure all vehicles have safety/emergency supplies as required.
- Mentor, guide, and counsel youth in adapting to a professional work environment.
- Compile data/information for reports.
- Research information as requested and/or needed.
- Write informational reports.
- Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
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.
Driving Requirement
- This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s 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.
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.
- Please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications when responding to the supplemental questions on the application.
- Work experience listed must include month, year and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- 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.
If you are selected to interview:
- Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
- 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 is 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.
- A skills assessment may be required.
- 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.
- COVID-19 considerations: This position is not exclusively tele-work based during the COVID-19 pandemic and will require in-person work on a regular basis upon hire. We will provide a full suite of PPE when in-person contact is necessary.
- 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.
Pay Range
$21.38 – $24.03
Hours
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Depending on programming some evenings and weekends may be required.
Depending on programming some evenings and weekends may be required.
Job Close Date
04/11/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Public Health
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
Montopolis Neighborhood Center
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
- Experience working with adolescents/youth in the area of positive youth development.
- Experience in direct implementation of youth development programs and activities
- Experience using social media marketing tools to create and maintain the program’s brand.
- Experience in recruiting participants at job fairs and other recruiting events.
- Knowledge of and experience administering evidenced-based curricula and programming such as the 40 Developmental Assets Framework.
- Ability to collaborate with the manager and identify training needs and develops training content as requested.
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.
- Lead and monitor work performed by youth work crews.
- Insure youth crews perform work in accordance with all safety rules.
- Provide training and document actions taken for youth work crews.
- Drive vehicles and insure all vehicles have safety/emergency supplies as required.
- Mentor, guide, and counsel youth in adapting to a professional work environment.
- Compile data/information for reports.
- Research information as requested and/or needed.
- Write informational reports.
- Answer citizen questions and provide assistance
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 or ability to learn grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in grounds services.
- Skill in directing and assigning work to others.
- Oral and written communication skills necessary for providing instruction and feedback.
- Ability to mentor, train and guide youth.
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
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.
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