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.
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
Get an Application, Apply 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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Complete an application (.docx)
Submit an application to jobapps@capcog.org.
Email jobapps@capcog.org or call 512-916-6175 with questions.
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Employment Opportunities
Benefits Counselor
The Benefits Counselor performs moderately complex human services and mediation to support the health, safety, and well-being of older adults in the 10-county CAPCOG region. This position is responsible for collecting, preparing, reviewing, and analyzing case data to determine client eligibility for financial, medical, and social services. The benefits counselor will apply knowledge of specialized programs and service skills to develop plans of action.
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) offers employees opportunities for participation in local, state and federal projects on the leading edge of community-based service provision through innovative projects and programs. It promotes independence and plans for a quality aging and disability support network that is community-based and family centered. Travel is required within the CAPCOG region and employees must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance specified by the State of Texas, and dependable transportation. Read the full job description.
Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services, business or public administration, political science or a related field is preferred.
Experience: Experience working within the human services field is preferred. Must obtain Benefits Counselor I certification within three months of hire date. Bilingual preferred, not required.
Salary: $19.80 per hour
Application closing date: Oct. 1, 2021 or until filled
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Aging Services Care Coordinator
The Care Coordinator is passionate about Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area’s (AAACAP) mission and values the individuals and families we serve, ensuring they receive the highest quality of customer service. Work involves developing and maintaining contact with clients, families, caregivers, grandparents, and service providers to conduct complete assessments, develop care plans, authorize appropriate services, and process monthly billing. We need a team player who has experience working with numbers, policies and diverse populations to determine eligibility for social service programs.
AAACAP promotes independence and plans for a quality aging and disability support network that is community-based and family centered. Travel is required within the CAPCOG 10-county region, so applicants must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance specified by the State of Texas, and dependable transportation. Read the Full Job Description
Education: Bachelor’s degree 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
Application closing date: Sept. 27, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Aging Services Care Coordinator/Intake Specialist
The Care Coordinator/Intake Specialist is passionate about AAACAP’s mission and values the individuals and families we serve, ensuring they receive the highest quality of customer service. Their work involves developing and maintaining contact with clients, families, caregivers, grandparents, and service providers to conduct complete assessments, develop care plans, authorize appropriate services, and process monthly billing. The Care Coordinators/Intake Specialist is a team players who has experience working with numbers, policies and diverse populations to determine eligibility for social service programs.
AAACAP promotes independence and plans for a quality aging and disability support network that is community-based and family centered. Travel is required within the CAPCOG 10-county region, so applicants must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, proof of insurance specified by the State of Texas, and dependable transportation. Read the full job description.
Education: Bachelor’s degree 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
Application closing date: Sept. 27, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Aging Services Ombudsman
The Ombudsman assists with the timely and fair resolution of care, communication and safety concerns of individuals in long-term care facilities and/or their families. The work involves supporting open lines of communication with facility administration, residents, family caregivers and state regulatory staff, to include collecting, investigating, reviewing, and documenting case data and. Work may be done by phone, virtual meetings or in person.
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) provides quality services to support the health, safety, and well-being of older individuals in the 10-county CAPCOG region. The Ombudsman team operates as a highly integrated unit, problem-solving as a team supported by the Managing Lead Ombudsman and regularly scheduled state level education and training events. Read the full job description.
Education and Experience:
- 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
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, and frequent travel throughout the region is required. Applicant must have valid driver license, dependable transportation for travel within the CAPCOG 10-county region, and proof of vehicle insurance.
Salary range: $19.79 per hour
Application closing date: Sept. 20, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Regional Community Development Planner
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. Read the full job description.
Education: Bachelor’s degree 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: $54,000-68,000 depending on qualifications
Application closing date: Sept. 7, 2021 or until filled
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Network Coordinator – Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
The Network Coordinator is an active part of CAPCOG’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) and serves as coordinator for Travis County’s Aging Services Council, with a passion for serving older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers. They should be a flexible, multi-tasker with an affinity for working with multiple organizations as the position requires the ability to develop inter-agency partnerships, design and implement trainings and special events, and represent both institutions at public forums and meetings. Read the full job description.
Education: A bachelor’s degree with major course work in sociology, psychology, gerontology, social work, public administration, or related field is preferred.
Experience: At least five years of relevant experience in human service programs is required; Experience at the coordinator level and in an environment serving older adults or persons with disabilities is preferred.
Salary range: $52,520 Annualized
Application closing date: Until filled
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Accountant I
The Accountant I helps maintain the day-to-day operations of CAPCOG in supporting the 10-county region. The work involves a variety of critical entry-level accounting tasks, including accounts payable and accounts receivable data entry, invoicing, vouchers, reviewing travel and purchase orders, maintaining agency record keeping procedures, and other duties to support the Finance Department and all of CAPCOG. Accuracy, completeness and timeliness are all important to this position. Work is performed using MIP Fund Accounting software and Office 365 Suite, including Excel. Read the full job description.
Education: Bachelor’s degree with major course work in accounting is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of accounting experience that includes accounts payable and accounts receivable required.
Salary: $17-$21/hour depending on qualifications ($35,360 to $43,680 annualized)
Application closing date: September 3, 2021 or until filled
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Sheila Jennings to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Around the Region
The following career opportunities are from CAPCOG members and our regional partners. If you have questions about a job posting listed below, please contact the corresponding agency. CAPCOG area local governments can request a simple posting by emailing CAPCOG.
City of Lexington Police Department
The City of Lexington Police Department is team of professionals dedicated to providing our community exceptional public service and possess a willingness and compassion to work together with the citizens of Lexington to maintain a healthy and safe community.
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 annually
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.
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.
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.
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.
Home Repair Professional — CAPABLE Intervention
These positions are currently filled, but additional contractors may be needed.
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.
Read the position’s Scope of Work.
