General management includes the office of the Executive Director which has oversight over all program and administrative functions of CAPCOG.
General management includes fiscal management (grants administration, performance measures, financial reporting and budgeting), human resources (insurance, the retirement system), records management, and public information. CAPCOG’s general management staff updates the CAPCOG website, including the CAPCOG online regional directory, and produces multiple publications including the CAPCOG annual report and performance measures, the CAPCOG monthly newsletter, program brochures, advertisements, and media releases. In addition, general management staff serves as the primary liaison for services to member organizations and regional stakeholders.
View and download CAPCOG’s Annual Reports.
Information Technology Services
Information technology services staff maintains CAPCOG’s computer, networking, and telephone equipment and provide guidance in the selection of new equipment and the development of regional technological infrastructure. This includes administration/maintenance of the CAPCOG local area network, homeland security WebEOC and emergency notification systems, all operating systems, servers, network printers/plotters, network hardware, and email. Information technology services staff also provide internal internet and user application support for CAPCOG.
Finance
Finance staff is responsible for all internal and external financial services for CAPCOG programs in the following areas: accounting, budgeting, financial management and reporting, purchasing and payroll. Finance staff also provides certain support services as needed to implement programs in accordance with grant and contract agreements.
The professionals at CAPCOG and its member governments have made the Central Texas region known as a leader in Next Generation 9-1-1, economic development innovation, air quality monitoring, environmental law enforcement, and much more. They have helped to foster relationships between large and small communities throughout its ten-county region, which have led to partnerships and sharing resources for emergency communications, homeland security, law enforcement training, meeting the needs of older Americans, transportation and economic development.
As an employee, you will gain valuable experience with state and local governments, as well as the opportunity to work on exciting projects in your community. Join our team and help CAPCOG make a difference in the Central Texas region. Review our current career opportunities and apply for one of the open positions.
Employment Opportunities
Administration — Finance Accountant I
The CAPCOG Finance department is seeking an Accountant I to perform entry-level accounting work. The work will involve accounts payable/receivable, preparing checks, cash receipts, general journal entries and related expenditure vouchers; receiving cash and credit card receipts and maintaining cash control records; preparing deposits and bank reconciliations; and other duties as appropriate for an Accountant I. This person will ensure work is completed accurately and timely, and consistent with agency record keeping procedures. Work is performed using the MIP Fund Accounting software.
Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting is generally preferred.
Experience
Minimum of two years of accounting experience that includes bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable required.
Salary: $16.35 – $18.75/hour depending on qualifications
Read the complete job description.
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application, to the attention of Ruth Ann Delaney electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: open until filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Learn about applying for the position and get the application below.
Aging Services – Ombudsman
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP), a division within CAPCOG, is seeking candidates to be an active part of their team as an Ombudsman. This position mediates difficult situations of individuals and/or their families in long-term care facilities, primarily regarding residents’ rights, and assists them in resolution of those situations. Work involves collecting, investigating, preparing, reviewing, and documenting case data. Frequent travel throughout the region is required. Must have valid driver license, dependable transportation for travel within the 10-county region, and proof of vehicle insurance. Must pass a background check processed by the Texas Health and Human Services. Must be able to obtain Certified Ombudsman status within three months of hire date.
REQUIRED:
- Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university
OR
- High school diploma or a certificate recognized by the state in which it was issued as the equivalent of a high school diploma and at least four years of one, or a combination, of the following:
- Paid experience in a social, behavioral, health, or human service field; or
- Experience as a certified ombudsman
- Must pass a background check processed by the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS)
- Must obtain Certified Ombudsman status within three months of hire date
PREFERRED: Experience in working with elderly citizens is preferred
Salary range: $19.4035 per hour
Read the complete Job Description.
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Ruth Ann Delaney electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: December 1 or until filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Learn about applying for the position and get the application below.
Employee Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision for employee paid by CAPCOG
- HRA account provided by CAPCOG
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan
- Wellness plan
- Immediate accrual of vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays, which includes a personal holiday and an optional holiday
Applying for a Position
CAPCOG welcomes all completed and signed CAPCOG applications for any open positions. Résumés, cover letters and additional information may accompany the application. Résumés are not accepted in lieu of applications.
Applications must be complete to be considered. Please follow the instructions for submitting the application in the .docx form. When submitting your application, make sure you have done the following:
- All fields are completed.
- The application specifies an open CAPCOG position
- The application is electronically signed and dated
- The application is submitted by the closing date (applications received after the closing date will not be considered for the position)
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Around the Region
Round Rock – Public Safety Communications Operator.
Round Rock is seeking a Public Safety Communications Operator. The position provides police, fire and animal control response to the public, as well as, non-emergency assistance to citizens as well as interdepartmental and outside agency members.
Closing date: Nov. 28, 2019
Learn more about this opportunity.
Pflugerville — Police Dispatcher
The Pflugerville Police Department is looking for a police dispatcher that will receive emergency calls from the public and dispatches police or contacts other emergency agencies, as appropriate. Also provides administrative support to the Police Department and Municipal Court.
Closing Date: Open until Full
Learn more about job opportunity.
CAPCOG area local governments can request a simple posting by contacting CAPCOG via email.
From requests for bids or proposals to periodic grants, learn about procurement and funding opportunities with the Capital Area Council of Governments, and please note that CAPCOG can accept unsolicited proposals only in situations that would not be subject to competitive bid. Prospective vendors should contact staff directly only when instructed as part of a published request for proposals, qualifications, applications or bids.
Get CAPCOG’s FY 2019 grant schedule.
RFAs, RFIs, RFBs, RFPs & RFQs
Request for Applications for Grants
> Check for grant awards and grant recommendation lists
Request for Quotes – RFQ
RFQ – CAPCOG Phone Survey – Extended
(CAPCOG) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors for a contract to conduct a regional telephone survey of residents in Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties from late October through late November, 2019. This survey is intended to provide CAPCOG with data about public awareness of commuting options, willingness to use those options, and barriers to use of those options.
Original Submission Deadline: 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019
Extended Submission Deadline: Noon, Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019
Question Deadline: 4 p.m., Friday, Oct. 11, 2019
Read the submitted questions and answers.
CAPCOG Contact: Sheila Jennings, CAPCOG Administrative Services director.
Submit proposals and questions by email to Sheila Jennings and cc Anton Cox.
This RFQ was extended because it updated specifications: Specifically, CAPCOG is willing to remove the specific subgroup quotas for people ages 18-44, people who live outside of Travis County, and Spanish-language responses, but would like the quote to address how the vendor will help ensure an adequate number of responses from these groups and if possible, an estimate for the number of responses we should expect from the completed survey. The vendor may also provide a quote for the survey as specified in the original RFQ with an increased budget over $20,000 as long as it is no more than $30,000.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
RFP — Depository Services — Closed
CAPCOG, and in its capacity as the Capital Area Emergency Communications District, is requesting proposals from eligible financial institutions to be designated as depository for CAPCOG. This includes the basic services of receiving deposits, paying items, wiring funds, stop payments, and other business banking activities. This agreement will not cover any investment transaction activities, other than safekeeping, as CAPCOG plans to manage its own investment portfolio.
Read the full RFP and download its attachments.
Proposal Submission Deadline: 12 p.m., noon, Friday, Sept. 13, 2019
CAPCOG Contact: Sheila Jennings, CAPCOG Administrative Services director.
Submit proposals by mail or hand to Capital Area Council of Governments, Attention: Sheila Jennings, 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744.
