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Traviscountytx.gov is the official website of Travis County, Texas, providing residents with access to a wide range of government services and information. The website offers resources on county departments, services for residents and businesses, election information, and updates on county news and events. Through the website, visitors can pay taxes, access court records, find job opportunities, and connect with local resources. With an easy-to-navigate layout and user-friendly interface, Traviscountytx.gov serves as a comprehensive hub for all things related to Travis County government and services.
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Are you looking for a great place to work that allows you to utilize your skillset in a fast-paced environment? Do you have office/clerical experience? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification) position.
Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards Package that includes a highly rated... retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 3 personal
Are you looking for a great place to work that allows you to utilize your skillset in a fast-paced environment? Do you have office/clerical experience? If you answered yes, then you need to apply for Travis County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification) position.
Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards Package that includes a highly rated... retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 3 personal holidays, 12 company holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.
The Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification), under minimal supervision, performs highly responsible work in coordinating and carrying out responsibilities involving inmate incarceration. Makes independent decisions, organizes and prioritizes workload and performs detailed and complex legal procedures associated with the receipt, review and processing of court documents and the review of criminal histories, intake assessments and jail behavior to assign safe and secure inmate housing. Accepts and processes bonds, fines and cash releases. Processes jail records for retention and subpoenas.
Conducts daily coordination with all legal entities involved with inmate incarceration. Conducts statistical research for Governmental Agencies regarding benefit eligibility. With general direction, provides care, custody, and control of inmates in the detention complex.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a job classification within the Administrative Support job family. This is a specialized classification with duties similar but not identical to the Office Specialist Senior title. Incumbents perform complex and advanced decision making without supervision on matters of release of inmate charges and determination of level of security housing required for each inmate.
• Updates inmate records on the computer system and manually maintains all inmate incarceration files. Compiles Daily Jail Population Report. Responsible for the preparation of files and property for moves and transfer lists. Reviews criminal histories; jail behavior; counselor assessments; intake and PREA screening. Makes inmate inquiries and runs criminal histories. Will have indirect contact with incarcerated persons. Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and shift work.
• Conducts emergency moves requested by Security, Medical, or Mental Health staff; arranges for emergency inmate moves. Determines and creates moves of all newly incarcerated inmates into permanent housing as determined by Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Determines eligibility and assigns inmate worker positions. Reviews and completes Sex Offender Registrations.
• Conducts Classification and reassessments of inmates confined in custody. Conducts reassessments of inmates upon guilty findings after administrative disciplinary procedures added criminal charges, or dismissals. Determines need for override of inmate's classification or need for Jail Management Team review.
• Operates base radio within the jail detention complex and maintains contact with all downtown jail facility sections (Transportation, Travis County Jail, Courthouse Security, Central Booking). Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
• Monitors and operates security alarm systems throughout Travis County facilities. Operates electronic control panel for access to the facility. Operates screening devices, such as the X-Ray machine.
Monitors security cameras to track normal inmate movement and identify security violations in all areas, including MPS and isolation areas. Provides surveillance of activity in open seating with non-classified inmates and cell areas.
• Coordinates access into, within, and out of the downtown jail facility. Coordinates incoming and outgoing traffic in the Sallyport (Arresting Agency Transports, Transportation Sedans and Buses, EMS, Crime Lab, various other agencies and civilian access).
• Relays information between buildings, supervisors, officers, and the general public.
• Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms throughout the courthouses and other locations. Writes reports or supplements to incidents or violations of the law.
• Researches, responds and documents all inmate requests regarding their incarceration, classification, requests for worker status. Conducts research for state and federal agencies regarding inmate benefits.
• Enters routine financial and other data on the computer system, balances source data to the cash drawer, and funds transfer ledger. Independently processes legal documents; accepts and processes bonds and fine payments. Enters warrants onto Jail Record, sets up court magistrations, and determines court dates upon release. Processes funds for release to inmates, attorneys, bondsmen, or the public. Writes checks on inmate accounts as authorized.
• Processes new inmates by booking, interviewing, completing paperwork, taking photographs, takes all property, including clothes and money to be held while in custody. Maintains accurate inventory and account of inmate property and money when they are detained. Returns appropriate belongings, such as money or clothing, to detainees when released.
• Performs inmates’ sentence calculations and releases by reviewing court commitments, calculating time served, tracking and projecting release dates, and tracking credit for inmates who work upon completion of sentence. Research back time for credits for courts and attorneys. Audits files, as required.
• Enters information into computer system and drafts correspondence using computer software. Performs administrative duties, such as filing, photocopying, answering phones and data entry.
• Initiates and develops files on inmates who participate in the weekend program. Conducts warrant checks on inmates processed at both intake and release. Responsible for communicating directly with other law enforcement agencies regarding holds, warrants, deadline for extraditions.
• Performs duties as it relates to current and future legislative mandates (entry into state databases, running criminal histories as it pertains to DNA Swabbing requirements, Sandra Bland requirements).
• Sets-up and processes releases of large groups and individuals for release to general public, ICE, TDCJ, Mental Health facilities and other LE agencies. Conducts victim notifications as required by CCP, arranges transportation by Mental Health Unit as required, verifies inmate identification and court related paperwork upon inmate release.
• Receives, stores, inventories and secures confidential incarceration records to off-site storage facilities. Orders files from off-site as requested per subpoenas. Testifies in court. Notarizes documents for inmates, attorneys, childcare professionals and family members.
• Interacts with courts and other agencies to verify defendant has been sentenced to a particular program or is authorized for release. Contacts immigration, as required.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with LE officers, judges, attorneys, representatives of outside agencies, other county employees and officials, and the general public.
• Retrieves mail and inner office documents from Travis County Complex Mail Room located across the Complex grounds.
• Conducts training for newly assigned staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of responsible clerical experience, including use of legal terminology;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
TCOLE Jailer’s license must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
TCIC/NCIC Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• **To obtain a Jailer’s License, the applicant will learn and be able to apply basic self defense techniques and inmate handling techniques. Physical participation is required.***
Preferred Requirements:
TCOLE Jailer’s License
Previous experience with TCIC/NCIC
Special Requirements:
If you are a current employee, you must attach the following to the online application:
A letter of intent
Resume
PREA form
All applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Criminal justice system policies and procedures.
• Legal terminology, principles, procedures, documents and forms.
• Office procedures and protocol.
• Scanning equipment and document control.
• File Management and techniques.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Skill in:
• Analyzing legal documents.
• Coordinating the review and processing of legal documents.
• Performing cashier duties, such as receiving cash, issuing and posting receipts for fee payments or other charges.
• Communicating with attorneys or judges related to case information.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Resolving complex problems.
• Conducting research and presenting information.
• Communicating with victims, law enforcement officers and others involved in court related proceedings.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
• Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
• Compile data to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Create effective filing systems and retrieve and disseminate information.
• Train office personnel.
• Maintain confidential data.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Interpret and process legal data.
• Operate complex databases.
• Work under minimal direction.
• Make independent decisions based on the requirement of statutes, policies and procedures.
• Handle high volumes of detail-oriented work.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prioritize and work independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, judges, attorneys, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Work all shifts within a 24/7 operation.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client/customer contact, standing, walking, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping/kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: Shift work; this position will be required to work an evening and/or night shift. Works some holidays, works some nights, works some weekends.
Location: Austin, TX
Department: Sheriff
Criminal Background Check, Credit Report, Driving Record, TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam, Education, and Employment History Check Required Show more details...
Travis County offers a premier Total Rewards Package that includes a highly rated... retirement plan, vacation and sick leave, 3 personal holidays, 12 company holidays, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision, and a free employee health care clinic.
The Corrections Specialist (Central Booking, TCCC Records and Classification), under minimal supervision, performs highly responsible work in coordinating and carrying out responsibilities involving inmate incarceration. Makes independent decisions, organizes and prioritizes workload and performs detailed and complex legal procedures associated with the receipt, review and processing of court documents and the review of criminal histories, intake assessments and jail behavior to assign safe and secure inmate housing. Accepts and processes bonds, fines and cash releases. Processes jail records for retention and subpoenas.
Conducts daily coordination with all legal entities involved with inmate incarceration. Conducts statistical research for Governmental Agencies regarding benefit eligibility. With general direction, provides care, custody, and control of inmates in the detention complex.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a job classification within the Administrative Support job family. This is a specialized classification with duties similar but not identical to the Office Specialist Senior title. Incumbents perform complex and advanced decision making without supervision on matters of release of inmate charges and determination of level of security housing required for each inmate.
• Updates inmate records on the computer system and manually maintains all inmate incarceration files. Compiles Daily Jail Population Report. Responsible for the preparation of files and property for moves and transfer lists. Reviews criminal histories; jail behavior; counselor assessments; intake and PREA screening. Makes inmate inquiries and runs criminal histories. Will have indirect contact with incarcerated persons. Must be willing to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays, and shift work.
• Conducts emergency moves requested by Security, Medical, or Mental Health staff; arranges for emergency inmate moves. Determines and creates moves of all newly incarcerated inmates into permanent housing as determined by Texas Commission on Jail Standards. Determines eligibility and assigns inmate worker positions. Reviews and completes Sex Offender Registrations.
• Conducts Classification and reassessments of inmates confined in custody. Conducts reassessments of inmates upon guilty findings after administrative disciplinary procedures added criminal charges, or dismissals. Determines need for override of inmate's classification or need for Jail Management Team review.
• Operates base radio within the jail detention complex and maintains contact with all downtown jail facility sections (Transportation, Travis County Jail, Courthouse Security, Central Booking). Monitors radio for routine and emergency transmissions.
• Monitors and operates security alarm systems throughout Travis County facilities. Operates electronic control panel for access to the facility. Operates screening devices, such as the X-Ray machine.
Monitors security cameras to track normal inmate movement and identify security violations in all areas, including MPS and isolation areas. Provides surveillance of activity in open seating with non-classified inmates and cell areas.
• Coordinates access into, within, and out of the downtown jail facility. Coordinates incoming and outgoing traffic in the Sallyport (Arresting Agency Transports, Transportation Sedans and Buses, EMS, Crime Lab, various other agencies and civilian access).
• Relays information between buildings, supervisors, officers, and the general public.
• Reports all suspicious behavior and activity to appropriate personnel. Responds to panic and fire alarms throughout the courthouses and other locations. Writes reports or supplements to incidents or violations of the law.
• Researches, responds and documents all inmate requests regarding their incarceration, classification, requests for worker status. Conducts research for state and federal agencies regarding inmate benefits.
• Enters routine financial and other data on the computer system, balances source data to the cash drawer, and funds transfer ledger. Independently processes legal documents; accepts and processes bonds and fine payments. Enters warrants onto Jail Record, sets up court magistrations, and determines court dates upon release. Processes funds for release to inmates, attorneys, bondsmen, or the public. Writes checks on inmate accounts as authorized.
• Processes new inmates by booking, interviewing, completing paperwork, taking photographs, takes all property, including clothes and money to be held while in custody. Maintains accurate inventory and account of inmate property and money when they are detained. Returns appropriate belongings, such as money or clothing, to detainees when released.
• Performs inmates’ sentence calculations and releases by reviewing court commitments, calculating time served, tracking and projecting release dates, and tracking credit for inmates who work upon completion of sentence. Research back time for credits for courts and attorneys. Audits files, as required.
• Enters information into computer system and drafts correspondence using computer software. Performs administrative duties, such as filing, photocopying, answering phones and data entry.
• Initiates and develops files on inmates who participate in the weekend program. Conducts warrant checks on inmates processed at both intake and release. Responsible for communicating directly with other law enforcement agencies regarding holds, warrants, deadline for extraditions.
• Performs duties as it relates to current and future legislative mandates (entry into state databases, running criminal histories as it pertains to DNA Swabbing requirements, Sandra Bland requirements).
• Sets-up and processes releases of large groups and individuals for release to general public, ICE, TDCJ, Mental Health facilities and other LE agencies. Conducts victim notifications as required by CCP, arranges transportation by Mental Health Unit as required, verifies inmate identification and court related paperwork upon inmate release.
• Receives, stores, inventories and secures confidential incarceration records to off-site storage facilities. Orders files from off-site as requested per subpoenas. Testifies in court. Notarizes documents for inmates, attorneys, childcare professionals and family members.
• Interacts with courts and other agencies to verify defendant has been sentenced to a particular program or is authorized for release. Contacts immigration, as required.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with LE officers, judges, attorneys, representatives of outside agencies, other county employees and officials, and the general public.
• Retrieves mail and inner office documents from Travis County Complex Mail Room located across the Complex grounds.
• Conducts training for newly assigned staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. AND four (4) years of responsible clerical experience, including use of legal terminology;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
TCOLE Jailer’s license must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
TCIC/NCIC Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• **To obtain a Jailer’s License, the applicant will learn and be able to apply basic self defense techniques and inmate handling techniques. Physical participation is required.***
Preferred Requirements:
TCOLE Jailer’s License
Previous experience with TCIC/NCIC
Special Requirements:
If you are a current employee, you must attach the following to the online application:
A letter of intent
Resume
PREA form
All applicants are required to attach a resume with the online application.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Criminal justice system policies and procedures.
• Legal terminology, principles, procedures, documents and forms.
• Office procedures and protocol.
• Scanning equipment and document control.
• File Management and techniques.
• Business letter writing, grammar and punctuation and report preparation.
• Computer equipment to include word processing, spreadsheets, databases and a variety of software packages.
Skill in:
• Analyzing legal documents.
• Coordinating the review and processing of legal documents.
• Performing cashier duties, such as receiving cash, issuing and posting receipts for fee payments or other charges.
• Communicating with attorneys or judges related to case information.
• Drafting correspondence.
• Resolving complex problems.
• Conducting research and presenting information.
• Communicating with victims, law enforcement officers and others involved in court related proceedings.
• Operating a variety of modern office equipment, including a computer.
• Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
• Compile data to write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Create effective filing systems and retrieve and disseminate information.
• Train office personnel.
• Maintain confidential data.
• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions.
• Interpret and process legal data.
• Operate complex databases.
• Work under minimal direction.
• Make independent decisions based on the requirement of statutes, policies and procedures.
• Handle high volumes of detail-oriented work.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Prioritize and work independently.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees and officials, judges, attorneys, representatives of outside agencies, and the general public.
• Work all shifts within a 24/7 operation.
Physical requirements include the ability to lift/carry up to 20-50 pounds occasionally, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer and office equipment. Subject to sitting, client/customer contact, standing, walking, vision to monitor, repetitive motion, stooping/kneeling, squatting, bending, and reaching to perform the essential functions.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: Shift work; this position will be required to work an evening and/or night shift. Works some holidays, works some nights, works some weekends.
Location: Austin, TX
Department: Sheriff
Criminal Background Check, Credit Report, Driving Record, TCOLE, Physical Exam, Drug Test, Alcohol Test, Psychological Exam, Education, and Employment History Check Required Show more details...
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posted_at: 13 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Job Details...
Election Ballot by Mail Coordinator (Special Project Worker)
This listing closes on 6/6/2023 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Salary
$48,459.91 - $56,940.39 Annually
Location
Austin, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
23-08334
Department
County Clerk
Opening Date
05/23/2023
Closing Date
6/6/2023 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
• Description
• Benefits
Job Summary
The Election Ballot by Mail Coordinator,
Job Details...
Election Ballot by Mail Coordinator (Special Project Worker)
This listing closes on 6/6/2023 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Salary
$48,459.91 - $56,940.39 Annually
Location
Austin, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
23-08334
Department
County Clerk
Opening Date
05/23/2023
Closing Date
6/6/2023 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
• Description
• Benefits
Job Summary
The Election Ballot by Mail Coordinator, assists in overseeing Ballot by Mail election operations. Duties include reviewing and processing Ballot by Mail Applications, conducting ballot packaging and receiving operations, coordinating delivery and management of ballots with the Travis County Early Voting Ballot Board, conducting voter correspondence by phone, mail or email, as well as planning, supervising, scheduling, and monitoring specialized temporary employees involved in various procedures to conduct Ballot by Mail Operations. Additionally, position requires monitoring and development of workflows to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is in a Temporary series of job classifications. This classification is distinguished from the Election Workers I/II/III in that incumbents work under own initiative in performing advanced administrative/support duties and/or providing formalized work leadership. Duties are primarily supervisory in nature. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides emergency computer assistance in the field, and programs, tests, and maintains the Direct Record Electronic (DRE) voting equipment. Supervises election workers with election specific tasks in the preparation and acceptance testing of the Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting equipment.
• Responds to requests for information from the public, County employees, political parties and elected officials.
• Supervises Ballot by Mail, Campaign Finance Filings, Public Information, Voter Education, Site Coordination, Personnel Recruitment, Payroll, Supply, Operations, and Training programs.
• Oversees workers providing help desk and trouble shooting assistance for poll workers in the field.
• Provides extensive hands on training during Travis County administered training classes.
• Creates and executes schedules for operation of computer support personnel who assist in poll worker training.
• May coordinate the operations of all vehicles and support personnel for the implementation of the Early Voting and Election Day programs; produce precinct maps; conduct training on election procedures and use of DRE voting equipment.
• Communicates with elections staff and general public.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Government, Political Science, Public Administration or a directly related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible elections program or project management experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Office and supervision practices and techniques.
• Office management principles and practices.
• Computers and computer applications.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Federal, State and Local applicable laws; Texas Election Code.
• Election procedures and forms.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
Skill in:
• Use of election equipment utilized in area of assignment.
• Supervising others, including team building.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Train, plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
• Learn the laws and regulations of an election set forth in the Election Code.
• Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment, while maintaining a professional manner.
• Operate a variety of office equipment and a computer including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials and general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying minimum of 35 pounds, and may be required to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity, necessary to operate a computer, monitor, keyboard, printer, fax machine, copier, adding machine, typewriter and basic office equipment, vision to monitor, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional indoor/outdoor activities to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.
Location: 5501 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78751
Department: County Clerk
Criminal Background Check, Education, and Employment History Check Required.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2023 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January – March3 personal holidays April - June2 personal holidays
July - September1 personal holiday
October - DecemberNone
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years4.0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years4.5 hours per pay period 11 to 15 years5.0 hours per pay period 16 to 20 years5.5 hours per pay period 21 plus years6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
Agency
Travis County
Website
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs
Address
700 Lavaca Street, 9th Floor
Austin, Texas, 78701 Show more details...
Job Details...
Election Ballot by Mail Coordinator (Special Project Worker)
This listing closes on 6/6/2023 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).
Salary
$48,459.91 - $56,940.39 Annually
Location
Austin, TX
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
23-08334
Department
County Clerk
Opening Date
05/23/2023
Closing Date
6/6/2023 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
• Description
• Benefits
Job Summary
The Election Ballot by Mail Coordinator, assists in overseeing Ballot by Mail election operations. Duties include reviewing and processing Ballot by Mail Applications, conducting ballot packaging and receiving operations, coordinating delivery and management of ballots with the Travis County Early Voting Ballot Board, conducting voter correspondence by phone, mail or email, as well as planning, supervising, scheduling, and monitoring specialized temporary employees involved in various procedures to conduct Ballot by Mail Operations. Additionally, position requires monitoring and development of workflows to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is in a Temporary series of job classifications. This classification is distinguished from the Election Workers I/II/III in that incumbents work under own initiative in performing advanced administrative/support duties and/or providing formalized work leadership. Duties are primarily supervisory in nature. This classification may require a flexible work schedule in order to meet the needs of the department.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides emergency computer assistance in the field, and programs, tests, and maintains the Direct Record Electronic (DRE) voting equipment. Supervises election workers with election specific tasks in the preparation and acceptance testing of the Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting equipment.
• Responds to requests for information from the public, County employees, political parties and elected officials.
• Supervises Ballot by Mail, Campaign Finance Filings, Public Information, Voter Education, Site Coordination, Personnel Recruitment, Payroll, Supply, Operations, and Training programs.
• Oversees workers providing help desk and trouble shooting assistance for poll workers in the field.
• Provides extensive hands on training during Travis County administered training classes.
• Creates and executes schedules for operation of computer support personnel who assist in poll worker training.
• May coordinate the operations of all vehicles and support personnel for the implementation of the Early Voting and Election Day programs; produce precinct maps; conduct training on election procedures and use of DRE voting equipment.
• Communicates with elections staff and general public.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Government, Political Science, Public Administration or a directly related field AND one (1) year of increasingly responsible elections program or project management experience;
OR,
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver's License.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
• Office and supervision practices and techniques.
• Office management principles and practices.
• Computers and computer applications.
• Management and supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Federal, State and Local applicable laws; Texas Election Code.
• Election procedures and forms.
• Standard practices in area of assignment.
Skill in:
• Use of election equipment utilized in area of assignment.
• Supervising others, including team building.
• Problem solving and decision-making.
• Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
• Communicate effectively.
• Work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Train, plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates.
• Learn the laws and regulations of an election set forth in the Election Code.
• Manage time well and perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Perform in a stressful environment, while maintaining a professional manner.
• Operate a variety of office equipment and a computer including word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees and officials and general public.
Work Environment & Other Information
Physical requirements include lifting/carrying minimum of 35 pounds, and may be required to lift/carry up to 100 pounds, visual acuity, speech and hearing, hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity, necessary to operate a computer, monitor, keyboard, printer, fax machine, copier, adding machine, typewriter and basic office equipment, vision to monitor, standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, reaching, repetitive motion, twisting, balancing, repetitive motion, client/customer contact, squatting, occasional indoor/outdoor activities to perform the essential functions. Subject to contact with communicable diseases, radiation, hazardous waste, human fecal matter and foul odors.
Travis County employees play an important role in business continuity. As such, employees can be assigned to business continuity efforts outside of normal job functions.
This job description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.
Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM; Monday through Friday.
Location: 5501 Airport Blvd Austin, TX 78751
Department: County Clerk
Criminal Background Check, Education, and Employment History Check Required.
Benefits
Employment at Travis County comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance, a no-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic, longevity pay, paid vacations, sick time and personal holidays, not to mention an industry competitive salary structure and a friendly, stable work environment.
FY2023 Travis County Benefit Guide
In this valuable Travis County Benefits Guide you will find benefit summaries, eligibility requirements, costs, contact numbers and addresses as well as other general information on the benefits available to Travis County Employees and Retirees.
Credit Union
Employees may join the Travis County Credit Union which offers low-interest loans, savings plans through payroll deduction, safe deposit boxes and other benefits.
Deferred Compensation
Employees may enroll in a tax- free sheltered investment plan through payroll deduction.
Direct Deposit
Employees may sign up for direct bank deposit.
Employee Assistance Program
Travis County provides a confidential counseling and referral service free of charge to county employees and their family.
Employee Organizations
Membership in the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Union is available through payroll deduction.
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Employees may access the clinic for a variety of wellness program and health care services with no co-pay, no deductible and no co-insurance costs.
Holidays
An average of eleven paid holidays are designated by the Travis County Commissioners Court at the beginning of each fiscal year.
Longevity
Longevity pay is paid for each year completed after three years of continuous service. Peace Officers in a law enforcement activity, whose job requires state peace officer certification, receive pay after one year of certification.
Parking
A limited number of assigned parking spaces are available to employees in the Courthouse Complex.
Personal Holidays
Regular, full-time employees are eligible for up to three paid personal holidays each calendar year. Part-time employees shall be granted personal holidays on a prorated basis. New employees earn personal holidays for the calendar year in which he/she begins employment, based on the month in which employment begins:
January – March3 personal holidays April - June2 personal holidays
July - September1 personal holiday
October - DecemberNone
New employees are eligible to take personal holidays after 90 days of employment.
Retirement
Travis County is a member of the Texas County & District Retirement System with mandatory participation by certain classes of employees. Matching of two hundred twenty-five (225%) and a seven percent (7%) of the gross salary is deducted each pay period. An employee is fully vested after eight years of service. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees.
Sick Leave
Regular employees earn sick leave at a rate of eight hours per month with unlimited accrual during employment. Part-time employees earn sick leave on a pro-rated basis.
Parental Leave
Each Full-time Paid Parental Leave Eligible (PPL) Employee is entitled to a total of 320 hours of Paid Parental Leave in a 12 month period. Paid Parental Leave for Part-time PPL Eligible Employees is prorated based on the number of hours that they are regularly scheduled to work.
Tuition Refund
Certain classes of full-time employees may receive reimbursement for fees associated with pre-approved, job related course work completed satisfactorily.
Vacation
Based on years of county service, regular, full-time employees earn vacation time at the following rates:
0 to 5 years4.0 hours per pay period 6 to 10 years4.5 hours per pay period 11 to 15 years5.0 hours per pay period 16 to 20 years5.5 hours per pay period 21 plus years6.0 hours per pay period
Part-time employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis.
Workers' Compensation
The county provides all employees workers' compensation coverage with benefits in accordance with state statute, if the employee sustains an injury out of, or in the course of work.
Agency
Travis County
Website
https://www.traviscountytx.gov/human-resources/jobs
Address
700 Lavaca Street, 9th Floor
Austin, Texas, 78701 Show more details...
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