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

9-1-1 Telecommunications Coordinator B

The Capital Area Council of Governments is seeking candidates for a 9-1-1 Telecommunications Coordinator – B.  The position performs complex, 911 operational and systems analysis work in support of 31 Public Safety Answering Points in the 10-county region.  Work involves planning, analyzing wireline and wireless telecom emergency services, resolving problems, validating 911 database and call routing. |
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business management, computer or management information systems, or a related field is generally preferred.  Education and years of experience may be substituted for one another.
Experience Required:  Minimum three years’ experience in 9-1-1 system design, database administration, Internet Protocol (IP) based networking, wireless or VoIP services.
Preferred:  Experience in information systems architecture, electronics or telecommunications installation and maintenance work.  Understanding of Next Generation 9-1-1 implementation and structure.  Knowledge of Solacom 9-1-1 customer premise equipment (CPE) or other 9-1-1 CPE vendor solutions.  Knowledge and understanding of ECATS management information systems.
Successful completion of a background investigation required.
Salary range: $51,614 – $62,000 depending on qualifications.
Read the Full Job Description
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Leandra Martinez electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date:  July 12, 2021 or until filled

Aging Services Ombudsman

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP), a division within the Capital Area Council of Governments, is seeking two candidates to be an active part of their team as an Ombudsman. This position mediates care, communication and safety concerns of individuals and/or their families in long-term care facilities, primarily regarding residents’ rights. Ombudsmen assist with the timely and fair resolution of issues.  Work involves collecting, investigating, preparing, reviewing, and documenting case data and supporting open lines of communication with facility administration, residents, family caregivers and Health and Human Services regulatory staff.  Work may be done by phone, virtual meetings or in person. All visits are currently scheduled with Centers for Disease Control and state Long Term Care Ombudsman’s Office COVID-19 protocols to ensure Ombudsman, resident and staff safety.
With its wide range of innovative projects and programs AAACAP offers employees opportunities for participation in local, state and federal projects on the leading edge of community-based, family centered, service provision. The Ombudsman team operates as a highly integrated unit, problem-solving as a team with the staff of individual Ombudsman fully supported by the Managing Lead Ombudsman and regularly scheduled state level education and training events.
Education and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university OR
2. 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:
3. Paid experience in a social, behavioral, health, or human service field; or
4. Experience as a certified ombudsman

Applicants 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. Frequent travel throughout the region is required.  Applicant must have valid driver license, dependable transportation for travel within the 10-county region, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Salary range: $19.79 per hour
Read the full job description.
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Leandra Martinez electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date:  Until Filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Regional Community Development Planner

The Capital Area Council of Governments, CAPCOG, is a governmental organization serving the 10-county region surrounding the Austin metro area as an EDA-designated Economic Development District in charge of regional economic development policy and planning.  The Community and Economic Development Division (CED) provides technical assistance and support to local governments on issues related to planning and economic development, land use, disaster recovery, community development, grant administration, transportation planning, and related policy fields.
The Regional Community Development Planner supports these activities with data-driven analysis that informs business development efforts tied to regional factors including transportation, housing, workforce, and specific placemaking strategies at a local level.  The position provides an opportunity to work on all aspects of community and economic development within the framework of regional economic competitiveness opportunities as well as challenges. Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to link quantitative and qualitative research with planning and analytical work using data and tools such as ACS, BLS, EMSI, ArcGIS, Tableau, and Adobe Creative Suite
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in community and regional planning, economics, or public administration required.
Completion of graduate-level coursework that incorporates data-driven economic and demographic analyses required; work experience can be substituted.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in planning, community or economic development, or a related field required. Experience must include work with quantitative and qualitative research and analyzing demographics and statistics.
Salary range:  $45,000-58,000 depending on qualifications
Read the Full Job Description
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Leandra Martinez electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date:  Until Filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

RFQ — CAPABLE Program Contractors

CAPCOG is accepting qualification-based applications for its CAPABLE Program contracting positions. The positions include:

• Home Repair Professional, CAPABLE Intervention
• Registered Nurse, CAPABLE Intervention
• Occupational Therapist, CAPABLE Intervention

Since the positions are contracting positions, they have a unique application process. Applicants need not complete a CAPCOG job application, but rather each positions’ unique application.
Learn more about each position and apply.

Aging Services Care Coordinator

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP), a division within CAPCOG, that provides quality services to support the health, safety, and well-being of older individuals in the 10-county Capital Area through a variety of programs and activities is seeking candidates to be an active part of their team as a Care Coordinator. Work involves working with diverse populations to determine eligibility for social service programs, and developing and maintaining contact with clients, families, caregivers, grandparents, and service providers to meet service needs. Work requires application of specialized program knowledge and service skills used to conduct assessments, develop care plans, authorize appropriate services, monitor service delivery for quality assurance, and process monthly billing. Work includes planning, outreach, program support and providing technical assistance. Work may be done by phone, virtual meetings or in person. All visits are currently scheduled with Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety for all parties involved. With its wide range of innovative projects and programs the Area Agency on Aging offers employees opportunities for participation in local, state and federal projects on the leading edge of community-based, family centered, service provision. Agency operations promote independence and plan for a quality aging and disability support network in response to the rapidly expanding regional population of older adults and their caregivers.
Travel is required within the 10-county region, as needed, to conduct in-home assessments. The incumbent must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance specified by the State of Texas, and dependable transportation.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work or a related field is preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience in social service programs is required.
Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Salary range: $20.08 per hour
Read the Full Job Description
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Leandra Martinez electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: Until Filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Aging Services Care Coordinator/Intake Specialist

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP), a division within CAPCOG, that provides quality services to support the health, safety, and well-being of older individuals in the 10-county Capital Area through a variety of programs and activities is seeking candidates to be an active part of their team as a Care Coordinator/Intake Specialist. Work involves working with diverse populations to determine eligibility for social service programs, and developing and maintaining contact with clients, families, caregivers, grandparents and service providers to meet service needs. Work requires application of specialized program knowledge and service skills used to conduct initial screenings, complete assessments, develop care plans, authorize appropriate services, monitor service delivery for quality assurance, and process monthly billing. Work includes planning, outreach, program support and providing technical assistance. Work may be done by phone, virtual meetings or in person. All visits are currently scheduled with Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 protocols to ensure safety for all parties involved. With its wide range of innovative projects and programs the Area Agency on Aging offers employees opportunities for participation in local, state and federal projects on the leading edge of community-based, family centered, service provision. Agency operations promote independence and plan for a quality aging and disability support network in response to the rapidly expanding regional population of older adults and their caregivers.
Travel is required within the 10-county region, as needed, to conduct in-home assessments. The incumbent must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance specified by the State of Texas, and dependable transportation.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social work or a related field is preferred.
Experience: At least two years of experience in social service programs is required.
Bi-lingual Spanish preferred
Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Salary range: $20.08 per hour
Read the Full Job Description
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Leandra Martinez electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: Until Filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

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

University of Texas at Austin PD Telecommunications Officer

Communication operators are the vital link between the public and police officers. Their ability to coordinate, direct and record police activities ensures prompt officer response in emergency and routine situations.

Salary: $37,418/ yearly 

Communication Operators may be entitled to supplemental pay.

Please visit their website below for more information. Link to the Application Page:

The University of Texas at Austin Staff Jobs – Workday (myworkdayjobs.com)

Lockhart – Telecommunicator

The City of Lockhart is accepting applications for the position of Telecommunicator (dispatch).  Person will take both Emergency and Non-Emergency calls for the City, Fire, Police, and EMS.
Closing date: Open until filled.
Learn more about the job opportunity.

Del Valle ISD – School Resource Officer

Del Valle ISD is seeking a school resource officer who demonstrates a commitment to the education of its youth and to maintain an appropriate learning environment through the protection of students, employees and property.
Closing date: Open until filled
Learn more about the job opportunity.

Williamson County – Telecom Manager

Williamson County is hiring a Telecom Manager to provide daily management and guidance to the operations personnel who provide 9-1-1 call taking and radio dispatching in support of non-emergency and emergency operations. 
Closing Date: Open until filled
Learn more about this opportunity. 

Elgin – Telecommunications Officer/Dispatcher

Elgin is seeking  a first responder who will be the voice of the police department and gather important information that will ensure police arrive to an emergency as quickly as possible and that the officer have intelligence about the emergency.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Learn more about this opportunity.

Kyle – Records Supervisor

Under limited supervision, performs complex administrative and secretarial duties to facilitate
the mission of the Kyle Police Department; performs duties under minimal supervision
governed generally by broad instructions, objectives, and policies and involving frequently
changing conditions and problems.
Closing Date: January 21, 2021
Learn more about this opportunity.

Kyle – Telecommunicator

The City of Kyle is seeking energetic team members to join the Kyle Police Department’s
Communications Division. Telecommunicators are the heartbeat of Kyle’s 911 system.
Closing Date: January 21, 2021
Learn more about this opportunity.

CAPCOG area local governments can request a simple posting by emailing CAPCOG.

From requests for bids or proposals to periodic grants, the Capital Area Council of Governments often seeks vendors to complete work for the agency or assist local governments through its own grant process. Below are some the opportunities to work with or for CAPCOG.

Please note that CAPCOG can only accept unsolicited proposals 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.

CAPCOG helps administer and solicit a number of state and federal grants. Those grant opportunities can be found in the Funding & Grants section of this website.
Get CAPCOG’s FY 2021 grant schedule.

RFAs, RFIs, RFBs, RFPs & RFQs

Request for Applications

Check for grant awards and grant recommendation lists

Request for Proposals 

There are currently no RFPs. Please check back at a later date.

Request for Qualifications

RFQ — CAPABLE Program Contractors – Open

CAPCOG is accepting qualification-based applications for its CAPABLE Program contracting positions. The available contractor positions are listed below and contain links to each positions’ scope of work and application. Each position has it one unique application. Applicants don’t need to complete a CAPCOG job application to apply for these contracting positions.

Home Repair Professional — CAPABLE Intervention

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is seeking to contract for home repair services on a per-job basis to work with the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders, (CAPABLE) Program. This exciting opportunity works with older adults and implements an innovative model to promote independence and community living.
The home repair services will be part of a team of occupational therapists (OTs) and registered nurses (RNs) providing in-home visits to older adults in Bastrop County. Clients in the program receive home repairs based on goals identified by participants; repairs are generally limited in scope and are intended to improve day-to-day functioning of participants.
An ideal candidate has experience with a wide variety of home repair jobs, such as installing railings and replacing light fixtures, as well as experience working with older adults. Find more information about the CAPABLE model on the Johns Hopkins website, or contact Leandra Martinez, CAPCOG HR coordinator, for information about applying.
Salary: Per-job basis (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through December 31, 2021 with options for renewal.
Read the position’s Scope of Work.
Get the Application Form. (.docx)
Interested individuals should submit a completed application form and resume to JobApps@capcog.org by 5 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021.

Registered Nurse — CAPABLE Intervention

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is seeking to contract for a part-time licensed registered nurse (RN) for between 20 to 30 hours a week to implement the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) Program. This exciting opportunity works with older adults and implements an innovative model to promote independence and community living.
The RN will be part of a team of occupational therapists (OTs) and registered nurses providing in-home visits to identified older adults in Bastrop County. Clients in the program receive six visits from an OT and four from an RN, as well as services from a handy worker. CAPABLE is unique in that it is client-driven; participants set their own goals with the assistance of OTs and RNs.
An ideal candidate has experience performing in-home visits with older adults and is committed to assisting the client to set their own goals. Licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Texas are required. Training in the CAPABLE model is provided. Find more information about the CAPABLE model on the Johns Hopkins website, or contact Leandra Martinez, CAPCOG HR coordinator, for information about applying.
Salary range: $52.00 per hour (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through December 31, 2021 with options for renewal
Read the position’s Scope of Work.
Get the position’s application form. (.docx)
Interested individuals should submit a completed application form and resume to JobApps@capcog.org by 5 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021.

Occupational Therapist — CAPABLE Intervention

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is seeking to contract for occupational therapy (OT) services between 20 and 30 hours a week to implement the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) Program. This exciting opportunity works with older adults and implements an innovative model to promote independence and community living.
The OT will be part of a team of occupational therapists and registered nurses (RNs) providing in-home visits to identified older adults in Bastrop County. Clients in the program receive six visits from an OT and four from an RN, as well as services from a handy worker. CAPABLE is unique in that it is client-driven; participants set their own goals with the assistance of OTs and RNs.
An ideal candidate has experience performing in-home visits with older adults and is committed to assisting the client to set their own goals. A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure in the state of Texas are required. Training in the CAPABLE model is provided. Find more information about the CAPABLE model on the Johns Hopkins website, or contact Leandra Martinez, CAPCOG HR coordinator, for information about applying.
Salary:  $61.00 per hour (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through Dec. 31, 2021 with options for renewal
Read the positions Scope of Work.
Get the application. (.docx)
Interested individuals should submit a completed application form and resume to JobApps@capcog.org by 5 p.m., Friday, April 30, 2021.

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