Project Coordinator - Parking Services

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work.
• Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

May require a valid Texas driver license.
Notes to Applicants
About Us
The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department ( TPW ) is a highly reliable organization that builds and maintains infrastructure for our community. Our vision is for Austin to be the model for safe, reliable, and sustainable transportation. We value safety, unity, reliability, accountability, integrity, community, and employee fulfillment.

The Opportunity

The Project Coordinator will work closely with various community stakeholders that are apart of Parking and Transportation Management Districts ( PTMD ), which are Council adopted parking districts that set aside parking funds to complete mobility enhancements within the districts. The Project Coordinator will organize each district, creating a process to meet regularly, plan and deliver mobility projects, community surveys and engagement, and creating success metrics to measure progress.

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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.

Driving Requirement

This position requires a Valid Texas Driver 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.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within the Public Works Department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the City of Austin Public Works Department. Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

Education Verification
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.

Assessment
This position may require a skills assessment.

Close Job Posting
Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.

Video Conferencing Software Technology
Austin Transportation and Public Works Department uses the communication platform, Microsoft Teams, to conduct virtual interviews.

PLEASE NOTE : Austin Transportation and Public Works positions are not at 100% remote operation. If the position you are applying for has the ability/opportunity to telework, we offer a hybrid schedule to work in office and remotely.


Office Location Notes
Office location is subject to change based on department needs and programs.
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29

Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Close Date 04/21/2025 Type of Posting External Department Transportation & Public Works Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1501 Toomey Rd, Austin TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the mobility demand field specifically in fast paced environments managing multiple projects simultaneously while developing scopes of work, standard operating procedures, and training programs on licensing and permitting or equivalent. Experience interpreting and developing municipal policy to implement and oversee public facing programs. Experience with transportation planning processes and engineering practices, specifically interpreting right-of-way agreements, reviewing parking demand analysis, and reviewing and implementing capital improvement projects. Experience researching, planning, and implementing transportation technology systems, including databases, data governance, analytics, mobile applications. Experience organizing community and stakeholder engagement specifically within a federal, state, or municipal government setting that includes focus groups, district committees, stakeholder specific groups, and other public organizations. Experience working with multiple teams across multiple organization departments, diverse groups of stakeholders from multiple city departments and outside agencies to organize, plan, and implement programs and projects. Advanced experience working with digital software programs and platforms to help oversee programs key performance metrics to measure program or project success. Experience providing program reports that includes developing and giving presentations to executive management, boards and commissions, elected officials, and community groups. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

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.

Communicates project and/or program information to internal and external customers. Assists in the development and monitoring of project and/or program budgets by completing assignments that may include processing a pay application or monitoring and updating the assigned project budget. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans on projects or works on routine projects whereby techniques used are well known and present no unusual engineering problems. Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures by providing input as a team member of an established process improvement team. Ensures compliance with City and other regulatory agency requirements and policies by verifying that regulatory/permitting processes have been identified and permits or approvals acquired for assigned project. Coordinates development/reviews construction or engineering related contracts, contract documents, and Developer Agreements by reviewing preparing and processing project change orders to projects if change orders are appropriate and in compliance or applying technical quality control review. Coordinates and evaluates plans, criteria, schedules, etc. for a variety of projects, Programs, and plans or a division and/or section activities. Assists in the resolution of conflicts and difficult situations by providing supporting documentation, policies and procedures. Develops, maintains, and improves City of Austin design and construction standards. Provides technical advice and 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 basic engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, and estimating techniques.
• Knowledge of project accounting, architectural, and construction methods and the principles, methods, and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and codes associated with project assignment.
• Knowledge of budget policies and principles.
• Knowledge of contract management principles, methods, and practices.
• Skill in adapting, interpreting, and applying guidelines and standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Skill in using available software packages.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all public contacts.
• Ability to schedule and coordinate activities between various parties and planning specific aspects of a project.
• Ability to communicate in oral or written format to a variety of audiences.

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 (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position include Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a related field, plus three (3) years of experience in construction, engineering, architecture, or related work. Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Please provide a brief description of how you meet the minimum qualifications listed for this position - to include, meeting the educational requirements, years of related experience and substitutions.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have developing, implementing and interpreting federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, and policies?

• None
• 1 to 2 years
• 2 to 4 years
• 4 to 6 years
• 6 years plus

* Are you bilingual in English and Spanish?

• Yes
• No

* How many years of experience do you have in project coordination?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• More than 4 years

* Summarize your related prior experience, why you are interested in this position, the skills that you bring to this position and why you are the ideal candidate to fill this position?
(Open Ended Question)
* If selected for this position, the relevant work history on your application is used to determine your rate of pay. Your submission of a complete application is critical to the pay calculation. Your overall relevant experience from your employment application will be used in this calculation, not the resume or cover letter. Do you understand these statements?

• Yes
• No

* How did you hear about this opportunity? (The information requested is optional and is not considered as part of the application for employment.)

• Employee Referral
• Online Advertising / Media
• Billboard
• COA website
• Other

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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