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Job Description
JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM
At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer-we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles - Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity - anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
What Makes the City of Austin Special?- Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
- Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives.
- Competitive Benefits : Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
- Retirement Security : Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
- Sustainable Transportation Options : Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
- Focus on Wellness : Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
- Career Growth : Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Modern Workspaces : Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.
By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.
Austin Economic Development supports and recruits’ business to Austin through all divisions. Our mission is to promote a competitive, sustainable and equitable economy for all. In partnership with local businesses, creatives, and community organizations, we create jobs, support Austin’s cultural scene, and build inclusive prosperity citywide.
Job Description:
Program Manager II - Austin Economic Development
Purpose:
Under limited direction, responsible for developing, implementing and managing moderately complex program(s) that integrates multiple elements or projects to achieve a defined objective.
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.- Develops and implements full-scale programs that may have multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements.
- Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs.
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, and implements improvement strategies.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information.
- Assists in the development, management, and submittal of proposed budget forecast planning.
- Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs.
- Interacts with internal and external customers.
- Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments.
- Attends meetings and conducts presentations Board and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:- May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.
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 principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s).
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
- Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
- Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedure.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
- Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
- Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
Minimum Qualifications:- Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
Licenses and Certifications Required:- Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience leading full scale childcare programs, including planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Proven ability to set program goals, develop policies and procedures, and drive continuous improvement using data-based strategies.
- Strong budget management experience, including forecasting, procurement, and oversight of contracts and vendors.
- Demonstrated success managing multiple projects and supervising diverse teams.
- Experience managing community engagement efforts and presenting to internal stakeholders, community partners, executive leadership, boards and commissions, and elected officials.
Notes to Candidate:
Position Overview:
Manage and direct implementation of multiple full-scale programs: Council directed childcare initiatives/workplans; strategic planning and alignment efforts related to childcare within Austin Economic Development and across City departments (e.g. Austin Public Health. Austin Parks and Recreation, Austin Development Services, Austin Fire Department).- Develops and implements full-scale childcare programs that may have multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures.
- Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, and implements improvement strategies.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the childcare program budget and associated projects, provides financial information, and submittal of proposed budget forecast planning.
- Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with childcare programs.
- Manages and oversees the childcare team.
- Oversees all contracts, and manages the solicitation and the initial setup of all projects.
- Key liaison with internal and external customers.
- Leads the community engagement efforts of the childcare program and investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments.
- Attends meetings and conducts presentations Board and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.
Salary Range: $71,630 - $90,980 annually
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Hours may vary and are subject to change based on department needs.
Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 40% of their scheduled work week.
Location: 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78741
Application Details:- A detailed, complete COA employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine your salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
- A résumé is required but does not replace a fully completed City of Austin employment application. Resumés will not be accepted in lieu of the online application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all relevant and detailed work experience is clearly documented in the application to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
- 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.
- Everyone who applies as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets 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.
- Use of AI is strictly prohibited to respond to the application and during the interview process.
- Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.
Additional Details:- Austin Economic Development may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
- If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
- This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
- If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer.
- If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.
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. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite where they cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a rolling thirty-six (36) month period. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Benefits:- The City of Austin offers its employees a wide range of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:- When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.
EEO Statement for City of Austin:
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.
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.
Closing Date/Time: 2026-05-15 - Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Austin
Show moreThe City of Austin
This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017.
Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability.
The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum.
Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes.
There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.
City Government
The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin.
The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.
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