Project Assistant, Austin Parks and Recreation

City of Austin

1d•$30 - $37

About The Position

Under direct supervision, this position provides support to project management team by organizing various projects, contract agreements, and programs. Participates in the development of a project and provides support in scheduling, budgeting, and implementation phases of the project.

Requirements

Knowledge of basic project practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws applicable to bond projects.
Knowledge of applicable City practices, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of contract development and monitoring.
Skill in project planning and prioritizing.
Skill in oral and written format to a variety of audiences.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and available software packages.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers.
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.
Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
This position requires candidate to possess a valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite.
To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the fields of construction, engineering, architectural, or oversight of capital improvement projects.
Experience in interpreting maps, plans, specifications, standards, policies, procedures, and regulatory codes related to project delivery.
Experience in supporting teams with the planning, coordination, tracking, and execution of capital improvement projects.
Experience undertaking independent research tasks and special projects related to parkland.
Knowledge of engineering and architectural design principles, practices, procedures, scheduling, and estimating techniques.
Knowledge in working with the City of Austin land development and building codes, regulations, and permitting related to project delivery.
Knowledge of Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) and American Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements in construction.
Knowledge of Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification and public playground construction.
Knowledge of sustainable design and land development with LEED, SITES, or Envision accreditation.
Certified Playground Safety Inspector (CPSI) Certification, or ability to obtain CPSI certification, within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

Assists in planning stage of projects, including the coordination of existing bonds and future bond projects.
Assists in planning, scheduling, or coordination of project activities to meet deadlines.
Provides assistance in creation of a communication plan to field staff, including Project Managers and Project Coordinators.
Creates and maintains project progress monitoring data to track each project.
Coordinates status updates for project related matters including providing updates to internal and external customers.
Updates and maintains schedule data to ensure project consistency and optimization.
Assists in resolution of project issues including any potential risks to team members by providing supporting documentation including policies and procedures.
Communicates roles, expectations, and accountabilities to all team members on a regular basis.
Advises management of problems, issues, and status of ongoing projects.
Provides assistance to ensure established project deadlines and related tasks are completed as assigned.