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

Aging Services — Social Services Project Coordinator

Aging Services, a division within CAPCOG and also known as the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, is seeking candidates to be an active part of their team as the Social Services Project Coordinator. This position leads the process for implementing grant projects and HHS initiatives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. Work involves planning, program support, policy development, technical assistance, oversight of daily operations and project management consistent with the requirements of the Older Americans Act and other grant project deliverables. Position plans, assigns and supervises the work of project contractors.
Travel is required within the 10-county region. The incumbent must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance specified by the State of Texas, and dependable transportation.
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in social services, Public Administration or a related field required. Master level Social Work degree preferred.
Experience: Four years of experience working within the social services field, experience with program development implementation and oversight, including fiscal management, with supervisory experience preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Salary range: $56,100 – $59,100 depending on qualifications
Read the complete Job Description. 
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: Jan. 15, 2019 or until filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Benefits Counselor – Bilingual

CAPCOG’s Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) is seeking candidates to be an active part of the team as a Benefits Counselor, assisting in our mission to provide quality services to support the health, safety, and well-being of older individuals in the 10-county Capital Area. The successful candidate will apply specialized program knowledge and service skills to develop a plan of action to assist seniors age 60 or older and their caregivers with information about benefits and services available to them. The work in this position includes collecting, preparing, reviewing and analyzing case data to determine client eligibility for financial, medical and/or social services.
Travel is required within the 10-county region. 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 services, business or public administration, political science or a related field is generally preferred.
Experience: Experience working within the human services field is preferred. Must obtain Benefits Counselor I certification within three months of hire date. Bilingual required.
Salary: $19.40 per hour
Read the complete job description.
Submit a completed and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: Feb. 7, 2020 or until filled
RESUMES WITHOUT COMPLETED, SIGNED CAPCOG APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Part-Time Environmental Outreach Specialist

CAPCOG is seeking a part-time (20-29 hours per week) Environmental Outreach Specialist to support the agency’s Air Quality Program and other agency program areas as assigned. Work will involve interaction with 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 with a specialization in physical sciences, education, or communications, or completion of at least two years of a bachelor’s degree program with significant course work in physical sciences, education, or communications from an accredited four-year institution.
Experience: Public speaking experience and experience with social media tools are 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 electronically at JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax.
Application closing date: February 14, 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

Round Rock – Animal Control Officer

The City of Round Rock is seeking applications for an Animal Control Position, which promotes education and public safety by enforcing the state laws and city ordinances related to the humane care and treatment of animals.
Closing Date: Feb. 3, 2020
Learn more about the job opportunity.

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: Jan. 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: Jan. 19, 2020
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, 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.

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Request for Proposals

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