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
Accountant II
The Accountant II position supports CAPCOG’s diverse regional programs such as a Regional Law Enforcement Academy, Emergency Communications, older adult services, and environmental planning through the routine accounting work they perform. The Accountant II maintains, prepares, posts, and balances government accounting and financial statements, records, documents, and reports related to CAPCOG’s operational grants, contracts, and funding. This position works closely within the Finance division to process financial transactions and reports on a recurring schedule. Read the full job description.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major coursework in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Two years of accounting experience that includes accounts payable and account is required.
SALARY RANGE: $20.00 – $24.00 per hour, depending on qualifications.
APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: Dec. 10, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or by fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
9-1-1 Finance Manager
The 9-1-1 Finance Manager performs highly complex, senior-level accounting and budgeting work that supports emergency communication operations throughout the 10-county region. Their duties involve preparing and overseeing financial analyses and reports, coordinating budget preparation, and monitoring internal controls for the division’s accounting functions. The 9-1-1 Finance Manager also manages contracts, tracks revenues, expenditures and all financial transactions. Read the full job description.
Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Consideration of experience and education may be substituted for one another.
Experience: Minimum 5 years’ experience with a focus on government finance and accounting operations.
Other: A valid Texas Driver’s License and or other state driving license is required. Successful completion of a background investigation and maintaining favorable CJIS clearance is required.
Preferred qualifications
Experience in Abila MIP is preferred.
Experience with emergency communications 9-1-1 preferred.
Salary Range: $66,000 – $78,000 depending on qualifications
Posting closing date: December 3, 2021 or UNTIL FILLED
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Manager of Research and Policy
The Manager of Research and Policy conducts advanced research and data analyses to support regional planning and CAPCOG programs including the annual state of the region report. They will develop and oversee data and reports to be used throughout CAPCOG’s web-presences and on other digital platforms. The position will lead agency work on program performance impact and best practices and will support community and economic development work in the areas of transportation, housing, and economic development, and more. The Manager of Research and Policy also will work with the executive director on projects that involve policy, legislation, organizational issues, and strategic plans. Candidates must have experience directly related to the duties of this position and be familiar with commonly used data sources, visualization tools, and economic impact models. This person must have strong communications skills and experience working with governmental entities. To be considered for this position, please submit a sample of your work in economic or demographic research analysis that includes cited data sources, along with your application of employment. Read the full job description.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major coursework in economics, public or business administration, research methodology and statistical analysis, or related field.
Experience: Must have 3-5 years’ experience in data gathering and reporting, statistical analysis, and quantitative and qualitative research.
Salary range: $74,000 to $86,000 per year, depending on qualifications.
Application closing date: December 3, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
Additional application requirements: Please submit a sample of your work in economic or demographic research analysis that includes cited data sources.
Read a sample of CAPCOG’s data analysis work in CEDS.
Health and Wellness Program Coordinator
The Health and Wellness Program Coordinator plans, develops, and implements evidence-based, self-management programs for older adults and caregivers across the 10-county CAPCOG region. This position facilitates classroom-style programs, program performance assessments and participant outcomes, recruits and trains volunteers, and coordinates with community partners and program participants.
Applicants must have interest in serving older adults and family caregivers. This position requires the ability to develop inter-agency partnerships, design and implement training programs and evaluate service delivery systems. Skills in community outreach are preferred.
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 bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required. Major course work in health promotion, adult education, sociology, project management or related field is preferred.
Experience: At least two years’ experience working with older adults is preferred. Two years’ experience in adult education or training and implementing new programs preferred.
Salary: $42,322 – $49,000
Application closing date: Oct. 29, 2021 or until filled.
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews to JobApps@capcog.org, by mail, or fax. CAPCOG will not consider resumes without completed applications.
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: $18.15-$20.44 hourly
Application closing date: Oct. 29, 2021 or until filled
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews 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: $18.15-$20.44 hourly
Application closing date: Oct. 29, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews 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: $18.15-$20.44 hourly
Application closing date: Oct. 29, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews 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: $18.15-$20.44 hourly
Application closing date: Oct. 29, 2021
Submit a complete and signed CAPCOG application to the attention of Lauren Matthews 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 Lakeway Police Telecommunicator
The City of Lakeway is accepting applications for the position of Police Telecommunicator (dispatch). Starts at $19.10 with no previous 9-1-1 dispatching experience. Higher rates of pay will be offered to experienced TCOLE licensed Telecommunicators. 12 hour shift work, 6 am – 6 pm or 6 pm – 6 am. Rotates every four months.
Closing date: Dec. 5, 2021
Learn more and apply.
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.
Learn more and apply.
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
RFP for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Services
CAPCOG is requesting proposals from qualified contractors for professional services to operate and maintain ambient air quality monitoring stations throughout Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson counties during 2022. The stations monitor ozone (O3) concentrations, wind speed (WS), wind direction (WD), outdoor temperature (temp.), and relative humidity (RH). They also have a fine particulate matter (PM2.5) sensors, and they are research monitors. The O3 analyzers are not operated as Federal Reference Method or Federal Equivalent Method (FEM) monitors. CAPCOG is receiving state funding from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to conduct O3 and meteorological monitoring during the 2022 O3 monitoring season.
Contact person: Sheila Jennings
Questions Deadline: noon, Nov. 1, 2021, Read the Questions and Answers
Submission Deadline: 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021
Submit proposals by email to sjennings@capcog.org with “Attention Air Quality Monitoring Services RFP” in the subject line.
Read the full RFP
Download the Required Contract Certifications
Read the CAPCOG Contract and Terms & Conditions
Download the 2022 Air Quality Monitoring Budget Workbook (.xlsx)
Download Reference Documents No. 1-2 (.zip)
Download Reference Documents No. 3-5 (.zip)
Read the review of the current contractor.
