Administrative Services

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

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, or CAPABLE Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement an innovative model to promote independence and community living. The HRP will be part of a team of occupational therapists (OTs) and registered nurses (RNs) providing in-home visits to older adults in Bastrop County.
This position with be for a 6-month contract, with ability to extend.  Since this position is a contracting position, please read more information on the Doing Business with CAPCOG webpage.
Salary:   Per-job basis (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through December 31, 2020 with options for renewal
Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020.
Submit applications and resumes to sjennings@capcog.org. The application for this position is not the standard CAPCOG hiring application. See application details on the Doing Business with CAPCOG webpage.

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 for 20-30 hours a week to implement the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders, or CAPABLE Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement 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.
This position will be for a 6-month contract, with ability to extend. Since this position is a contracting position, please read more information on the Doing Business with CAPCOG webpage.
Salary range:  $52.00 per hour (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through Dec. 31, 2020 with options for renewal
Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020.
Submit applications and resumes to sjennings@capcog.org. The application for this position is not the standard CAPCOG hiring application. See application details on the Doing Business with CAPCOG webpage.

Occupational Therapist — CAPABLE Intervention

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is seeking to contract for occupational therapy services (20-30 hours a week) to implement the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders, or CAPABLE Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement 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.
This position with be for a 6-month contract, with ability to extend. Since this position is a contracting position, please read more information on the Doing Business with CAPCOG webpage.
Salary: $61.00 per hour (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through Dec. 31, 2020 with options for renewal
Application Deadline: 5 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020.
Submit applications and resumes to sjennings@capcog.org. The application for this position is not the standard CAPCOG hiring application. See application details on the Doing Business with CAPCOG webpage.

911 Telecommunications Coordinator- A

The Capital Area Council of Governments is seeking candidates for a 9-1-1 Telecommunications Coordinator-A. The position performs complex, 9‑1‑1 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 company emergency services, resolving problems, validating 9-1-1 database and call routing. May train others on a variety of 9-1-1 topics and equipment.
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.
Experience: Minimum three years’ experience in telecommunications, 9-1-1 operations, a valid Texas Telecommunicator license and Emergency Number Professional (ENP) certification desired. Education and experience may be substituted for one another.
Successful completion of a background investigation required.
Salary range: $52,000 – $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: Until filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

9-1-1 Systems Manager

The Capital Area Council of Governments is seeking candidates for a 9-1-1 Systems Manager. The position performs highly advanced (senior-level) technical, operational, and managerial work. Work involves managing activities associated with a regional emergency services network and equipment used in the delivery and processing of 9-1-1 calls for service and associated data. Oversees, designs, and installs of multi-layered telecommunication networks. Develops and designs policy and process development, monitoring, and analysis of existing networks, call- taking hardware and software for multi-jurisdictional areas. Will evaluate and implement potential operational enhancements within legacy, VoIP, and NG9-1-1 telecommunications, analog and digital land-mobile radio platforms. Directly plans, assigns and/or supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision with extensive latitude for exercising initiative and independent judgment.
Will oversee and implement 9-1-1 operational systems and analysis work in support of 31+ Public Safety Answering Points in the 10-county region. Work involves planning, analyzing wireline and wireless telecom company emergency services, resolving problems, validating 9-1-1 database and call routing.
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in computer science, information systems, telecommunications or a related field is preferred. Consideration of experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Experience: Minimum five years of experience in local and/or wide area network operations and/or telecommunications is required. Subject Matter experience in emergency 9-1-1 telecommunications and public safety is required. A valid Texas Driver’s License and or other state driving license is required. Minimum five years of experience in local and/or wide area network operations and/or telecommunications is required; emphasis in emergency 9-1-1 telecommunications and public safety is required. Minimum three years of experience in management of a business functions or unit relevant to this position is required. Emergency Number Professional (ENP) or other related public safety, telecommunications, IT and/or CISCO-CCNA Platform certification is preferred. Communication in written and verbally is essential.
Successful completion of a background investigation and maintaining favorable CJIS clearance is required.
Salary range: $64,000-$94,000 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 and SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Regional Outreach Specialist

CAPCOG is seeking a Regional Outreach Specialist to support the agency’s Regional Planning and Services division, including (but not limited to) air quality, transportation, water, and other issues. Work involves outreach to external customers, including governmental, private sector, non-profit entities, and the general public involving social media tools, websites, event staffing, and presentations in various settings. CAPCOG is looking for candidates with strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking. The ideal candidate would also be skilled in creating and managing website and social media content.
Education: Associate’s degree or two years of an accredited four-year college degree with course work in environmental resources or communications.
Experience: Public speaking experience and experience with developing and disseminating outreach material required.
Salary: $38,0000 -$46,000 per year depending on qualifications
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application, along with a transcript documenting fulfillment of the education requirement, and a writing sample to the attention of Leandra Martinez at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date:  March 31, 2020 or until filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Temp PT Regional Outreach Specialist 2020-03

CAPCOG is seeking a temporary, part-time (20-29 hours per week) Regional Outreach Specialist to support the agency’s Regional Planning and Services division, including (but not limited to) air quality, transportation, water, and other issues. Work involves outreach to external customers, including governmental, private sector, non-profit entities, and the general public involving social media tools, websites, event staffing, and presentations in various settings. CAPCOG is looking for candidates with strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking. The ideal candidate would also be skilled in creating and managing website and social media content. The term of the position would be until either August 21 or December 18, depending on staffing needs and availability.  This position does not include benefits.
Education: Associate’s degree or two years of an accredited four-year college degree with course work in environmental resources or communications.
Experience: Public speaking experience and experience with developing and disseminating outreach material required.
Salary: $18.00 -$22.00 per hour depending on qualifications
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application, along with a transcript documenting fulfillment of the education requirement, and writing sample to the attention of Leandra Martinez at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Read the full job description
Application closing date:  March 31, 2020 or 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

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.

Austin – 9-1-1 Call Taker Trainee

The city of Austin is seeking to fill  an entry-level position that works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks associated with receiving emergency 911 calls for police service and entering accurate data into the Computer Aided Dispatch system.
Closing Date: March 19, 2020
Learn more about the job opportunity.

Austin – Police Dispatcher Trainee

The City of Austin is seeking to fill an entry level position that works under immediate supervision while learning job tasks associated with dispatching police for service and entering secure data into the Computer Aided Dispatch System.
Closing Date: March 19, 2020
Learn more about the job opportunity.

Llano County Sherriff – Patrol Deputy

The Llano County Sheriff’s department is accepting applications for a patrol deputy. This is a fulltime, non-supervisory position with benefits including; health insurance, retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. This position performs a variety of duties on behalf of the Llano County Sheriff’s department including answering calls for service and enforce traffic and penal code laws.
Closing Date: Open untill filled.
Learn more about the job opportunity.
Apply for the position.

Del Valley ISD – School Resource Officer

Primary Purpose:

Demonstrate a commitment to the education of our youth and to maintain an appropriate learning environment through the protection of students, employees and property.     

Education/Certification:            

• Active certification as a Police Officer by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education (TCOLE).
• High School diploma or GED(recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency).
• Valid Texas driver’s license and good driving record. Meet and maintain liability coverage and eligibility.
• Candidate must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50) paid by employee.
• Meet minimal requirement for TCOLE SRO Certification Renewal annually.

Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations applicable to the position
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate logical, effective problem-solving ability
• Training and ability to subdue offenders, including the use of firearms and handcuffs
• Strong relations, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with students, parents, faculty, and community
• Ability to problem-solve, think critically and manage conflict under stress of time constraints and emotional witnesses/victims
• Pass the criminal history, drug testing, medical and psychological screening process
• Ability to work all shifts, holidays and weekends, and a variety of assignments as directed.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

Professionalism:

The Educators’ Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope; Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

Organizational Management:

The School Resource Officer assists with the organizational management activities such as the following: 

• Assist with the preparation of required department reports and requests.

Law Enforcement:

The School Resource Officer serves to enforce law enforcement activities such as the following: 

• Respond to calls requiring peace officer intervention or service, and initiate activity where needed to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Enforce laws, policies and provisions of the Texas Penal Code, and the Code of Criminal Procedure Texas Education Code and DVISD policy manuals and code of conduct.

Safety:

The School Resource Officer ensures district safety activities such as the following: 

• Prepare police reports; identify and report potential safety and security hazards, conduct initial investigations, and act on community and district concerns.
• Collaborate with district and campus staff who oversee safety protocols.
• Follow the department’s safety procedures including procedures for safe handling and use of firearms.
• Patrol district property to protect all students, staff, and visitors from physical harm and prevent property loss due to theft or vandalism.
• Follow the district Emergency Response Guide and Emergency Operations Procedures (EOP).

Administration:

The School Resource Officer ensures district safety activities such as the following: 

• Maintain secured property room for storage of weapons and contraband confiscated on district property.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Qualities of an effective School Resource Officer:

The School Resource Officer exhibits qualities such as the following: 

• Perform all duties outlined in district procedures, rules and regulations, and policies.
• Work any hours, shifts, days or assignments given to include holidays, weekends, etc. as designated by supervisor.
• Serves as an appropriate, positive role model for students.
• Perform special duty assignments, overtime, protective details and all other duties required.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Ability to demonstrate the following core values: integrity, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork and passion for a student-centered environment.
• Follow all safety and security procedures.
• Work effectively within a team.

Additional Duties:

Performs any other duties assigned by the Superintendent pursuant to Board policy.

• Complete other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

      None

Equipment:

Computer, computer software programs and peripherals, radio equipment, video monitoring, scanner, printer, copier, fax, security, fire extinguisher and other equipment applicable to position.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; prolonged hours; on call as assigned by supervisor
• Ability to work well with others in close proximity and while under stress
• Frequent interruptions and deadlines
• Prolonged sitting, standing, balancing, reaching, and repetitive hand motions
• Strenuous walking, climbing and running; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; frequent driving
• Moderate lifting, stooping, kneeling, crouching and carrying (less than 40 pounds)
• Occasional crawling, pulling and pushing
• Extreme exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration
• Occasional exposure to work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, nights and rotating shifts.
• Significant hearing, speaking clearly and reflexes are necessary, depth perception, keen visual and distinguishing colors.
• Possible districtwide travel
• May be exposed to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations in extreme cases.
• Ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously.
• Physical fitness tests and firearms qualifications are required twice a year.
• May involve routine exposure to blood or bodily
• Regular attendance is required for this position.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Pay is $23.96-$34.48 per hour.

Learn more about the 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, 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 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.

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 2020 grant schedule.

RFAs, RFIs, RFBs, RFPs & RFQs

Request for Applications for Grants

Check for grant awards and grant recommendation lists

CAPCOG Gas Pump Skimmer Surveillance

CAPCOG is accepting applications from local law enforcement agencies in the ten-county region, for a grant to cover surveillance of businesses that sell gas and have multiple reports of gas-skimming incidents. The grants are made possible by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s partnership with CAPCOG to address increasing fraudulent transactions at gas pumps. CAPCOG will award funding through an Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with the local governments.
CAPCOG will give priority to those areas with the highest number of reported incidents and to those officers who have completed CAPCOG’s skimmer training. Also taken into consideration is if the agency has demonstrated efforts to address reported incidents but are limited on resources to conduct surveillance. Officers must also be able to meet the required surveillance pilot schedule.
Read the full RFA.  (Updated with new deadline on March 17, 2020 )
Get the grant application. 
Download the Skimmer Report Sheet.
Submission Deadline: 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (Updated with new deadline on March 17, 2020)
CAPCOG Contact: Terri Kroeger
Applications should be scanned and emailed to the following CAPCOG staff: tkroeger@capcog.org , cc: mjennings@capcog.org. Please put “Skimmer Surveillance Application” in the Subject line.

Request for Proposals

Request for Proposals – Older Americans Act (OAA) Services – Postponed

CAPCOG, as the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, is seeking to contract with eligible organizations to provide congregate meals, home delivered meals, and/or operate senior centers in support of OAA target populations in the 10-county service area — Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis and Williamson. Eligible organizations to provide these services must be a general-purpose unit of government, a political sub-division of the state, or a chartered profit or nonprofit corporation. Contracts for services and supports to persons age 60 and older will be from Oct. 1, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2022, with options to renew. Service categories include Congregate and Home Delivered Meals and Senior Center Operations. Proposals for services will be considered which best meet the needs within the service area.

This RFP was postponed to accommodate potential vendors who may be working with limited staff during the COVID-19 pandemic. CAPCOG will re-announce and repost the RFP documents with an updated submission schedule a later date. Please check this webpage for future updates regarding this request.

Request for Qualifications

RFQ —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, or CAPABLE Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement an innovative model to promote independence and community living.

The HRP 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. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sheila Jennings.

This position with be for a 6 month contract, with ability to extend.
Salary:   Per-job basis (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through December 31, 2020 with options for renewal
Read the complete Scope of Work.
Download the application form. (The file is in a .docx format)
Interested individuals should submit the completed application form and a resume to sjennings@capcog.org by 5 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020.

RFQ — 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 for 20-30 hours a week to implement the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders, or CAPABLE Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement 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. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sheila Jennings.

This position will be for a 6-month contract, with ability to extend.
Salary range:  $52.00 per hour (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through Dec. 31, 2020 with options for renewal
Read the complete Scope of Work
Download the application form. (The file is in a .docx format)
Interested individuals should submit the completed application form and a resume to sjennings@capcog.org by 5 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020.

RFQ — Occupational Therapist CAPABLE Intervention

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is seeking to contract for occupational therapy services (20-30 hours a week) to implement the Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders, or CAPABLE Program. This is an exciting opportunity to work with older adults and implement 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. Link to more information about the CAPABLE model or contact Sheila Jennings.

This position with be for a 6-month contract, with ability to extend.
Salary: $61.00 per hour (plus separate mileage and travel rates)
Project period: Through Dec. 31, 2020 with options for renewal
Read the complete Scope of Work.
Download the application form. (The file is in a .docx format)
Interested individuals should submit the completed application form and a resume to sjennings@capcog.org by 5 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2020.

Questions about CAPCOG’s procurement process?