Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:None.
Notes to Applicants
The mission of The Office of Police Oversight ( OPO ) is to provide impartial oversight of the Austin Police Department’s ( APD ) conduct, practices, and policies to enhance accountability, inform the public to increase transparency, and create sustainable partnerships throughout the community. When people have concerns or complaints about potential police misconduct, those concerns need to be heard, investigated and resolved. At OPO , everything we do is to promote an atmosphere of earned trust between community and APD .
Position Overview: As the Policy Compliance Consultant, you will have a unique background and expertise in both research and policy analysis. This position will lead and develop a team responsible for initiating, leading, researching and overseeing policy. You will conduct high level quantitative analysis of critical issues facing the City and be able to interpret those analyses to identify significant findings to provide clear concise written reports. You will share those findings to increase transparency and utilize those findings to inform public policy recommendations.
When completing the City of Austin employment application:The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. Please be sure that your application is a reflection of your entire work history.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position. Include all job duties, responsibilities, and employment dates.
- Statements such as “see resume” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your employment application. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- A résumé is required, but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Please include contact information from previous employers
- A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
- The responses to the supplemental questions should reference the employment history listed in the employment history section. Once the requisition has closed, the application cannot be changed to update work history, supplemental questions, or any other information.
- We reserve the right to verify high school and college education for the top candidate(s).
If you are selected as a top candidate: - Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
- And are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Assessment:Prior to first-round interviews, all candidates will be expected to submit a professional writing sample from past employment. The writing sample must be an example of the candidate’s individual work. Group projects will not be accepted. Candidates who fail to complete this assessment will not move forward in the hiring process.
Successful candidates must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems ( CJIS ) fingerprint-based background check and maintain CJIS eligibility.
Pay Range
$35.04- $44.67
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on business needs to include evenings and/or weekends.
Depending on business needs, telework up to two days a week may be possible after the successful completion of a six-month training period.
Job Close Date 05/13/2024 Type of Posting External Department Management Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 1520 Rutherford Ln. Austin, Texas 78754 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Law Enforcement
- Experience with Police Oversight
- Experience writing policy/recommendation memorandum
- Demonstrated experience working in the legal field
- Experience leading and managing a team
- Ability to data mine and interpret findings for a wide variety of audiences
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Assists leadership teams, department management, and agency staff with the planning and development of work products, informed by knowledge and expertise in policy analysis and methodology. Develops and implements multiple cross-functional, large projects, initiatives, and teams. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs or policy. Conducts systematic analysis of policy issues and provides findings through clear and concise written reports. Monitors and evaluates program and policy effectiveness and implements improvement strategies. Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information. Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements. Supports literature review and secondary analyses of research, theory, and relevant practices. Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs. Effectively communicates the body of work to internal and external customers. Delivers presentations to stakeholders, Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, conferences, internal audiences, and the general public.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities, including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and discharge recommendation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of policy analysis and program management.
- Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the assigned policy and program area(s).
- Knowledge of management principles related to the municipal project and program activities.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws.
- Knowledge of policy analysis research in areas of social policy, government, or related areas.
- Skill in strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating policy and programs.
- Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to look at situations systematically.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees, City management, political offices, and the public.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires Graduation with Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
* Using specific examples with dates, describe in detail your professional experience leading a data analytics team or initiative.
(Open Ended Question)
* Using specific examples with dates, describe your work-related experience with analytics and statistical software such as Excel, SPSS, SAS,R, STATA, Python, or Tableau. List and describe your experience with all such software used.
(Open Ended Question)
* Using specific examples with dates, describe your experience conducting research to inform public policy recommendations.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience presenting information to both internal and external stakeholders.
(Open Ended Question)
* Using specific examples with dates, describe in detail your professional experience in supervisory, project, or program management.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience supervising a team with tight deadlines for deliverables.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS-Criminal Background Investigation).
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
