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Minimum Qualifications

Education and / or Equivalent Experience :

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Experience may substitute for education for up to four (4) years.
• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience..

Licenses and Certifications Required :

Notes to Applicants

The role of this position is to provide lifecycle management and 24x7x365 support of highly complex, highly available, enterprise-wide applications and customer-facing applications and integrations; to apply expert skills and knowledge of relevant / related technologies and business operations; and to contribute to projects and ongoing operations.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION :

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

WHEN COMPLETING THE CITY OF AUSTIN 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. A detailed, complete application is required, and applicants must include on their Employment Record all experience (work and / or volunteer) related to this job posting - up to 10 years or more; this will be used to determine your base compensation. Employment Record dates must include month and year. Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application. Statements such as "See Resume" will not be accepted, and a resume alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

The responses to the supplemental questions must 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 top candidate(s).

If you have any questions regarding your City of Austin employment application, please use the official website of the City of Austin as reference. www.austintexas.gov.

VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :

Military / Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military / veteran interview preference.

CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :

This position requires a criminal and NERC background investigation.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT :

This position is classified as EXEMPT and may require to work additional hours outside of the normal schedule to include nights, weekends, and / or holidays.

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Must be physically and mentally able to communicate, respond and work with participant's needs and safety issues. Possess the ability to work outdoors in any and all types of weather and / or inclement conditions.

CRITICAL :

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Other :

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.

Responsibilities - Supervision and / or Leadership Exercised :

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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.

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.