Position Information
Position Information
| Posting Title | Planner Senior – Events Coordinator |
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| Job Requisition Number | COA092273 |
| Position Number | 115264 |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Division Name | TPW Office of Special Events |
| Minimum Qualifications | Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Licenses and Certifications Required: None. |
| Notes to Applicants | The Planner- Events Coordinator will work with the Austin Transportation and Public Works Department, Special Events Division. The position will oversee athletic and sporting events, and creative events, such as festivals and cultural arts. Position will interact and coordinate between all parties involved, enforce laws and regulations pertaining to the use of streets and sidewalks, review traffic control plans, and ensure mobility to attendees, residents, businesses, and institutions. Must be willing to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and/or evenings to oversee City events such as ACL, SXSW, and other city events that are overseen by the City’s Special Events Division. 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. Watch the video linked below to learn more about Austin Transportation and Public Works and its role in the region’s mobility landscape. Inside TPW: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu4fqWGoH0E Working for the City of Austin provides a number health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. For more information on City of Austin Benefits click here! Regarding your Application: 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. Please list your complete employment history (to include all job duties responsibilities and employment dates) on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (e.g., “see resume” or “see Linked In Profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Assessment: This position may require a skills assessment. Close Job Posting: Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days. 90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy: This posting may be used to fill other vacancies in other sections within the Division. Decisions on assigned section will be made at the time of hire based on business needs. Office Location Notes: Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs. Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation. Video Conferencing Software Technology: The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews. |
| Pay Range | $31.81 – $39.76 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary depending on departmental business needs and initiatives. |
| Job Close Date | 08/29/2024 |
| Type of Posting | External |
| Department | Transportation & Public Works |
| Regular/Temporary | Regular |
| Grant Funded or Pooled Position | Not Applicable |
| Category | Professional |
| Location | 1111 Rio Grande St., Austin, TX, 78701 |
| Preferred Qualifications | Preferred Experience:
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| 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.
Responsibilities– Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Perform as Lead Case Manager. May coordinate the activities of other planners. |
| 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.
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| 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. |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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This position requires Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in Planning, Geography,
Social Science, Landscape Architecture, or a planning related field, plus five (5) years of planning related work. Twelve (12) semester hours of relevant graduate college course work may substitute for six (6) months of required
experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years. Experience in planning, related work may substitute for one the education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
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Briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and educational requirements.(Open Ended Question)
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How would you describe your public speaking experience before city council, boards, public groups and private sector?- Extensive experience with all 4 groups
- Experience with 3 of 4
- Experience with 2 of 3
- Experience with 1
- None
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The schedule for this position may vary due to event needs and will include different shifts, days, weekends and holidays. Can you work a varied schedule if needed?- Yes
- No
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What is your experience organizing special events?(Open Ended Question)
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All applicants applying for this job posting should submit a complete application; resumes submitted should mirror the completed application. Starting salary for the top candidate (s) will only be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application, not the resume or cover letter. Your application will be considered incomplete if your application and resume do not mirror and if your application states “see resume”. Do you understand these statements?- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
