This position works in a team environment with a common purpose for which its team members are mutually accountable to each other. This is maintained through peer reviews and rotating job responsibilities to ensure an understanding of how each team member contributes to the shared goal and to support professional growth and development opportunities.
These positions will be eligible for up to 2 days of telework per week once the initial training period is complete.
Positions will be filled for the following work location:
Glen Bell Service Center
3907 S Industrial Dr., Austin, TX 78744
Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Working with Austin Water provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click HERE for more information.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Please include contact information from previous employers.
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A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Please refer to the preferred qualifications listed in this posting when completing the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for each job listed on your application, describing which preferred qualifications are applicable for that position including any preferred software used.
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A resume is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please do not use the phrase “see resume” or refer to other documents to complete your application. Do not leave the “Duties and Responsibilities” sections blank. These will be considered incomplete applications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in a concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
If you are selected to interview:
- Your skill level in Microsoft Excel and Outlook will be assessed, with a required minimum passing score of 70%.
90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:
This posting may also be used to fill additional Administrative Specialist positions within the Pipeline Operations workgroup. Location, shift and work group assignments will be determined at the time of hire, based on business need. Hours subject to change based on the business needs.
Tim Louviere Service Center
6301-B Harold Ct, Austin, TX 89721
Webberville Service Center
2600 Webberville Rd, Austin, TX 78702
Summit Labs
14050 Summit Dr. Ste 121, Austin, TX 78728
Glen Bell Service Center
3907 South Industrial Blvd Austin, TX 78744
South First Support Center
3616 S. 1st Street, Austin, TX 78704
Ullrich Water Treatment Plant
1000 Forest View Drive, Austin, TX 78746
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
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If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
A criminal background investigation is required.
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.
Secondary Employment:
- All Austin Water employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- AW must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with Austin Water, as well as current Austin Water employees considering Secondary Employment.
All Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite – including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.