The Office of Community Liaison (OCL) Administrative Specialist position purpose is to monitor and process all requests for the Office of Community Liaison (ie: event participation and attendance, volunteer scheduling, meetings, phone calls, purchase request forms, and all travel arrangements). The Administrative Specialist will manage and maintain the calendar for the Unit. Handle inquiries and requests by forwarding to the OCL Manager and the correct neighborhood liaisons. They will also read incoming letters; memos; requests and more to determine their significance to the OCL and respond appropriately to them. This position will manage and provide clerical support for the functions of the OCL team. This position will prepare correspondence, and work with other staff within the unit/ department in order to provide input, gather data, analyze information and makes recommendations to the OCL Manager. This position will manage surveys and other data tools housed in the OCL for the Department and OCL unit.
The OCL is a Community Engagement and Outreach Division and is responsible for several APD engagement and outreach programs to include National Night Out, Pride Parade, and the Autism Sensory Fair, Seniors & Law Enforcement Together, coffee with a cop and more. The OCL works with different segments of the community to include African American, Asian, Hispanic, Immigrant, and LGBTQIA+. This position will work with community centers, stakeholders and places of worship. The position works in an office/warehouse space.
This position will report directly to the OCL Manager and is an essential support role for the unit.
City of Austin Application:
A complete and detailed City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience and education that is relevant to this position. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience and education. Application must include job titles, job duties performed, full or part time status. Your work history should include the duties you performed, any supervisory or lead responsibilities, and any equipment or computer software used.
A resume must be submitted to be considered for this position but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please verify the employment history dates on your resume exactly match your online application.
Top Candidates, post interview, will be required to take an assessment test related to Microsoft Office including Outlook and Excel. This will be coordinated by the hiring manager.
CBI:
Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility. Due to CJIS requirements related to system access, the following will result in being disqualified for this position: Felony Convictions, Felony Deferred Adjudication, Class A & B Misdemeanor Deferred Adjudication, Class B Misdemeanor Convictions, an Open Arrest for Any Criminal Offense (Felony or Misdemeanor), and Family Violence Convictions. Please Click here to find more information.
Secondary Employment:
All Austin Police employees are prohibited from accepting or engaging in any secondary employment that might conflict or interfere with an employee’s duty and responsibility to the Department.
- APD must review all secondary employment.
- Employees are required to submit a Secondary Employment Application for review and approval upon being hired with APD, as well as current APD employees considering Secondary employment.
Benefits:
Working with the Austin Police Department provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, retirement plan, training opportunities and more. Please click here to find more information.
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Travel:
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
EEO/AA statement:
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