Austin Jobs: Employment In Government, Law Enforcement, And More

AUSTIN, TX --You're going to want to take a look at some of the exciting opportunities offered in Austin and its surrounding areas in this week's featured jobs listings. From government relations to law enforcement, employers in Austin are eager to find the right candidates. Check out some of the great jobs near you!

Program Coordinator

Chive Media Group Austin, TX 78701

Chive Charities inspires theCHIVE's online community to champion causes in need of public awareness and financial assistance. Among the causes we focus on are; individuals with rare medical conditions, veterans and first responders with medically related needs and underfunded education programs.

Chive Charities is hiring a program coordinator to assist the Sr. Program Director with grant recipient casework as well as lead and support program related development initiatives, including fundraising campaigns and special events. Must live in Austin, TX.

Job Description:

• The Program Coordinator's main role is to assist the Sr. Program Director with grant recipient cases by sharing the caseload and maintaining a sufficient level of expertise to work externally with grant recipients and internally with program staff.
• After a training period, the Program Coordinator will take on a caseload of 2-3 cases per month ranging from individuals to non-profit organizations and outreach
• Maintain an efficient workload to complete grant distribution and reporting requirements on time
• Update and organize recipient information on a daily basis to ensure all cases are up to date and on the Sr. Program Director's schedule
• Troubleshoot questions and issues from grantees and potential recipients
• Lead team phone calls with the grant recipients and the Content Manager in order to obtain additional information for their donation story
• Maintain recipient follow up communication which will be supplied to the Content Manager for updates on multiple platforms, including the Chive Charities website, social media and donor newsletters
• Attendance at program-related and fundraising-related events as needed
• Monitor the application system periodically to seek out potential bugs, errors, and potential language updates.
• Work cross functionally with the development team on program related aspects of fundraising events and initiatives
• Other functions as needed

Requirements:

• 2-3 years experience in social work, psychology or related field
• Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
• Extremely strong attention to detail
• Casework experience
• Ability to communicate cross functionally
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel / Office
• Nonprofit experience a plus
• Social Work license a plus
• Experience with healthcare industry a plus
• Must live in Austin, TX

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with a company match plan (after 6 months with the company)
• Open vacation policy
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance
• Our HQ sits alongside the river in beautiful downtown Austin, with hike and bike trails at our back door

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Liaison - Regional Development, Austin

ALSAC/St.Jude Austin, TX

ALSAC exists to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our staff is dynamic and diverse. Our skills are different, our professions are varied; but our mission is the same: support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude. It’s more than a job; it’s a place where you can do what you love, and love why you do it.

• #1 Hospital Charity in the Nation
• #1 Health Non-Profit Brand of the Year
• 95% of Employees Agree ALSAC is a Great Place to Work
• Ranked a Top 10 Non-Profit Organization by Revenue

Responsible for all aspects of multiple high level ($250,000+) donor events, including fiscal management, volunteer recruitment, and sustained cultivation. Utilizes high-level skill sets to conduct events in the assigned geographic area.

• Maximizes funds raised and increases support for the awareness of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the community
• Utilizes marketing experience to develop, create and maintain new fundraising programs and events, working with elite donors and volunteers
• Utilizes high level skills and experience in event strategy, planning and marketing to develop and maintain new fundraising events

• Requires knowledge of fundraising, event management and public relations
• Possess very strong communication, organizational, interpersonal skills and public speaking skills
• Face to face interaction with event volunteers/sponsors; has complete understanding of office procedures, operations and all fundraising activities
• Understand difficult verbal or written instructions
• Understand data processing applications
• Specific experience working with, leading and managing gala/event committees that support/manage galas and/or golf outings will be required
• Knowledge ordinarily acquired through attainment of a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years fundraising, sales, marketing and/or related experience required.
• May require both written and oral fluency in both English and Spanish languages
• Must possess a valid driver's license

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Immigration Attorney - Removal Defense

Peek & Toland Law Firm Austin, TX 78702

Benefits Offered: 401K, Medical

Employment Type: Full-Time

Our firm is a growing Austin firm specializing in criminal defense and immigration law. We are looking for attorneys who have a heart for serving the immigrant population and an interest in making a difference. If you find your purpose in life is to champion those who are marginalized, and you have a passion to be an excellent attorney and advocate, then we are looking for you.
We are hiring for the position of Immigration Associate Attorney with our Removal Defense team in our Austin, Texas office. We are one of the most active immigration firms in Central Texas, and we are on the leading edge of litigation in criminal and immigration courts. We zealously seek the most outstanding result possible for our clients, and we want attorneys who are passionate and ready to fight for our clients.
Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience as an immigration attorney, handling primarily Removal/Deportation Defense (including Cancellation of Removal and Asylum) and Bond Hearings before the Immigration Court
• Experience working with both detained and non-detained clients
• Any additional experience with family-based immigration (I-130s, adjustment of status, consular processing, I-601A waivers), VAWA, and U-visa cases is highly favorable but not required
• SIJS and experience representing unaccompanied minors is highly preferred
• JD degree
• License to practice law in any state in the US with a strong preference for an attorney licensed in Texas
• Strong legal writing, research and analytical skills
• Strong oral advocacy skills with a preference for prior litigation experience
• Ability to work independently and in a high volume, fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage your own docket with limited supervision
• Ability to work well with people of diverse cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds
• Valid driver’s license - travel to jails, immigration courts, and detention centers within Central Texas will be necessary on a regular basis
• MUST BE BILINGUAL IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Employer may assist with relocation costs.
Additional Salary Information: Job includes performance bonuses, paid time off, health insurance, and employer matching IRA program.
Apply with your resume, cover letter, 2 professional references, and a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages).

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Corporate Counsel

Pathway Austin, TX

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel will be a key member of the legal team for this rapidly growing, veterinary practice management company that is quickly becoming one of the leaders in the industry. You will assist the General Counsel in the mergers and acquisition effort that is one of the primary drivers of the company’s growth. Also participate in all other legal matters for a company that is doing business in most states in the country and rolling out multiple platforms with its 1,000+ person workforce. This is an ideal position for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment and is ready to leave the large law firm life behind.
Duties, Responsibilities and Expected Contributions:

• Will be handling multiple merger and acquisition projects and all related legal work
• Participate in corporate projects of a significant nature
• Assist in all facets of maintaining the company in regulatory compliance in a variety of states
• Advise on general legal matters as appropriate

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:
3-4+ years in transactional, real estate, corporate and securities law at a law firm with a recognized corporate and securities group
Education, Certification, Licenses & Registrations:
JD from a top US law school required; bar membership required; licensed to practice in the state of Texas
Attributes/Competencies:

• Must have solid legal experience in general corporate and mergers and acquisition matters
• Must be an excellent drafter and negotiator of contracts
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be able to handle a large case load, prioritize work, manage expectations and be well organized
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and exemplary personal and professional integrity
• Need the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects
• Must continuously look for ways to do things faster and better, while maintaining high quality standards
• Expected to work independently but also be a team player and collaborator
• Must have the ability to multi-task and prioritize in a demanding environment of ongoing progress and growth

Benefits:
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision, and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, pet benefit discount program and 401(k).

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Mechanical Designer

Randstad Round Rock, TX 78683

Compensation: $30.85 to $42.32 Hourly

**job details:**

+ location:Round Rock, TX

+ salary:$30.85 - $42.32 per hour

+ date posted:Tuesday, January 30, 2018

+ job type:Contract

+ reference:137284

**description**

A market leader in information security services is currently seeking a APC CAD Engineer in the Round Rock, TX area. This is an 8-month CONTRACT assignments, with the possibility of extension. Local candidates only, no per diem available.

**Responsibilities for the Mechanical Designer**

+ Design of sheet metal chassis/enclosures including internal structure/peripherals. Develop and apply specialized knowledge within design and testing.

+ Demonstrate an understanding and ability in utilizing systems, tools, and procedures to ensure robust designs and accurate test results. Build deeper understanding of processes, procedures, customers, and organization.

+ Assist program or process development and implementation. Coordinate activities and validation processes.

**Requirements for the Mechanical Designer**

+ Bachelors degree in Mechanical Design or Engineering and 3 years of experience in Chassis design.

+ Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing-driven design issues. Thorough ability to read/understand complex drawings and 3D databases. Experienced in using Pro-E CAD applications.

< **Benefits for the Mechanical Designer**

+ 401K

+ Healthcare Package, and much more...

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Senior Designer (Interior Designer - Space Planner)

McCoy-Rockford Austin, TX

We may be best known as Texas' leading office furniture provider, but McCoy-Rockford's unmatched breadth of commercial interior services enables our team to go beyond just furniture to provide workplace solutions that allow our clients to articulate and align their business strategies and core values through the dynamic use of space.
We're presently searching for a Senior Designer for our Houston office to join our team and aid us delivering these fresh and innovative solutions to our customers as well serve as a mentor to other team members.
Responsible for activities related to design, space planning, and specifications of contract furniture, systems products, and other interior furnishings, our senior designers coordinate and implement detailed space plans to address customer space requirements within allotted time and budget constraints. Additionally, as a team mentor, our senior designers have the chance to reflect on and articulate their own expertise and experience while expanding their leadership skills and providing fresh eyes to achieving department objectives.
Successful design candidates have mastered the art of collaborating with dynamic account executives, energetic project managers, and customers of every variety to interpret and produce design and specification solutions and promote teamwork. They also maintain the ability to make fit and finish selections and recommendations for our customers' work spaces and enjoy impressing our clients with their attention to detail and their effective communication skills.
Our designers are an integral part of our team at McCoy-Rockford. It takes a team of talented associates to develop projects from concept to completion, but it takes a team of talented associates who trust, respect, and empower one and other to maintain our status as one of Texas's leading providers of workplace solutions. If you're ready to build meaningful relationships with your colleagues and clients and to produce valued design work that contributes to achieving collaborative goals, you could be a fit for our talented, energetic, bright and committed team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain strong knowledge of systems furniture and furniture product applications
• Train and mentor designers and other functional roles in continuous active coaching
• Monitor progress of work delegated to Project Designers
• Ability to effectively communicate intent, plans, status, issues, alternatives, solutions, and to resolve conflicts
• Work with in-house sales/design team and various A&D firms on furniture selections and layouts, while maintaining consistency with client furniture standards
• Create specifications and design service quotes as well as prepare presentation package
• Review furniture layouts and specifications to ensure accuracy, consistency with standards and space functionality. Identify issues and resolve
• Collaborate with Architect or Interior Designer to meet functional, aesthetic and budgetary requirements
• Conduct interior space planning for commercial environments; including but not limited to specification of office furniture, finishes, and related products
• Consult with general contractors, architects and other consultants, as needed
• Field verify space dimensions, conditions and when applicable, existing furniture inventory
• Attend product training classes offered and other courses appropriate to position
• Readily share knowledge with designers and other roles on an on-going basis
• Develop and maintain best practices and design standards
• Work with director on workload distribution across design team
• Create training material for designers and other functions with an emphasis on the design role
• Other duties as assigned

KEY SELECTION AND SUCCESS FACTORS
WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 5+ years experience in a related field
• Office furniture experience required
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective performance when faced with time pressures, competing priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to develop working relationships with internal and external clients

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field
• Proficient in AutoCAD required
• Knowledge of local building codes, ADA compliances and ergonomics required
• Managing resources, schedules and budgets, conducting presentations and project meetings to clients
• Excellent communication, organization and PC skills
• Ability to analyze and problem solve effectively and creatively
• Excellent leadership and team facilitation skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated and ambitious

OTHER/PREFERRED:

• NCIDQ registration preferred
• LEEDS CI preferred
• Knowledge of CAP or other furniture specification software preferred
• Knowledge of rendering software preferred
• Knowledge of local building codes, ADA compliance and ergonomics
• Presentation and facilitation skills preferred

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Police Officer- Intermediate/Advanced Peace Officer certification required

City of Pflugerville Pflugerville, TX 78691

Compensation: $52,552 Annually

Police Officer- Intermediate/Advanced Peace Officer certification required

Location:Pflugerville, TX

Salary Range:$52,552/annual starting pay, up to $53,622 with experience

Exempt/Non-Exempt:Non-Exempt

Employment Type:Full Time

Department:Police

Description:Join the dynamic team in the City of Pflugerville Police Department. Located just north of Austin, TX, Pflugerville is a rapidly growing community with all the charm of a small town. Not only do our officers protect the life, property, general safety, and welfare of the general public, but they also take great pride in the community policing activities that create a friendly and welcoming environment with the citizens they serve.

Duties:1. Patrol City streets to deter crime and assist citizens as needed; note suspicious persons, activities, or establishments; take action or report the situation.

2. Investigate criminal or suspicious activities; secure crime scenes; gather evidence; interview/interrogate witness/suspects; make arrests.

3. Prepare cases for court; appear in court to present evidence and serve as a witness.

4. Investigate and assist at accident scenes: administer first aid as required; call for necessary assistance; investigate the cause and results of accidents; recommend corrective action(s) to help avoid similar future accidents.

5. Identify and correct or report public safety hazards.

6. Control traffic flow for compliance with local and state regulations: direct and re-route traffic at fires and other disturbances; issue tickets for parking and traffic violations; authorize the tow and impoundment of vehicles as required.

7. Prepare accurate and timely reports regarding response calls.

8. Perform animal control for City ordinance violations and wild animals in the absence of or conjunction with Animal Control Officer.

9. Provide information and direction to the public; provide public with other assistance as necessary, e.g., accessing locked vehicles and homes, obtaining road side assistance with disabled cars, and other community policing activities, etc.

10. Provide support to other Police functions such as School Resource Officer or Police Dispatchers

11. Book, monitor and control property, ensure safety, search and frisk inmates in holding facility.

12. May help train and oversee the work of less experienced Patrol Officers.

13. Maintain patrol cars in safe and clean operating condition.

14. Conduct crime prevention inspections and surveys for residential areas or businesses.

Qualifications:To be eligible for consideration, you must currently be a Licensed Peace Officer with TCOLE intermediate or advanced peace officer certification and less than 180 days' break in service.

Relocation assistance may be available for out-of-town candidates.

Questions about the application, testing and hiring process can be directed to:

Sgt. Kurk Anderson

Professional Standards Division

Pflugerville Police Department

1611 E. Pfennig Lane

Pflugerville TX 78660

kanderson@Pflugervilletx.gov

pflugervilletx.gov/pdrecruiting

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Police Cadet - Regular Academy

Austin Police Department Austin, TX

This posting is for the position of Police Cadet for the Austin Police Department.

Applicants should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to be successful in a law enforcement career:

• Read and write English.
• Confidence and a responsible attitude.
• The ability to react quickly and take positive action.
• Resilience.
• The ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• The ability to work alone and in a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Courage and initiative.
• Integrity.
• Good physical fitness.

Graduates of the Austin Police Department academy are responsible for:

• The protection of life, liberty, and property.
• Enforcement of all laws of the State of Texas and laws and ordinances of the City of Austin.
• Perform law enforcement duties including:
  • Respond to calls for service.
  • Enforce traffic laws.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes.
  • Execute all lawful process.
  • Arrest offenders with and without warrant when authorized by law.
  • Investigate motor vehicle crashes.
  • Prepare various written reports.
  • Give testimony in court.
• Confer with local law enforcement, criminal justice, and emergency response agencies on matters of mutual interest.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Austin Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The minimum qualifications include:

• Between 20.5 and 45 years of age at time of application.
• US Citizen, born or naturalized.
• Have a valid Driver’s License.
• HS Diploma or GED.

• In order to submit your application, you will be required to attach an Experian Credit Report.
  • You can obtain your Experian Credit Report from www.Experian.com or www.AnnualCreditReport.com.
  • Your credit report must be dated within 30 days of your application. Failure to do this correctly may result in your disqualification from the hiring process.
• Applicants will be contacted via email throughout the hiring process. Please add iCIMS (@agents.icims.com) to your Approved/Safe Senders list to ensure that our email communications are received. Click here for instructions on whitelisting iCIMS.
• You should review the Additional Information Document to prepare yourself for the next steps in the hiring process.
• You can find additional information on our hiring process at www.APDRecruiting.org.

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Business Analyst - Government Relations

HomeAway Austin, TX

About Us:

Have you ever had the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people in a meaningful way and help them enjoy time away with their friends and families building memories?
That is what we do here at HomeAway.com, an Expedia Inc. company. We are the leading vacation rental website in the world with more than one million online bookable vacation rentals. Our mission is to make every vacation rental in the world available to every traveler in the world through our online marketplace and we're committed to helping families and friends find the perfect vacation rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen at HomeAway for a Business Analyst to join our Marketplace team. In this role the Business Analyst - Government Relations role will partner closely with the product, development and legal teams to drive requirement gathering and implementation of government relations products, processes and reports.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Communicate with cross functional stakeholders to elicit, document, and guide requirements and project workflows
• Create use cases and report specifications for use by the legal, product and development teams
• Close partnership with product and development teams to inform creation and implementation of a new internal and external facing product set
• Effectively communicate with management, operations and project teams across the organization
• Institute best practice process flows for working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Gather specifications from external clients and third parties
• Track and report on key performance indicators
• Aalyze and use data to provide input for various regulatory systems

Required Skills / Experience:

• Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Self starter with the ability to remove road blocks
• Strong business acumen with solid communication& presentation skills
• Proven ability to work successfully with product and development teams
• 3+ years' experience in business and/or project management
• Proven track record of analyzing complex business problems together with a demonstrated ability to collaborate across functional environment
• Background in online marketplace type businesses/travel space a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills a must
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Comfortable with uncertainty. Projects & assignments can change rapidly so the ability to prioritize is a must

Benefits:

• Competitive health and insurance benefits
• Competitive salary
• Annual target bonus or commission
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Vacation rental on a yearly basis (taxable benefit)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Free snacks and beverages
• Frequent company update talks with our leadership team
• Free listing on HomeAway.com
• Electronic, adjustable stand-up desk
• Discounted Metro & Rail pass
• Casual dress

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

Enterprise Field Sales Executive - State & Local Government

New Relic Austin, TX

You have limitless energy, tenacity and love the thrill of the hunt! You are inspired to bring new, disruptive ideas to enterprise software market. You have a track record of over-quota achievement. It's now time for your next big challenge. That's where we come in.

With the swift and growing adoption of our robust solutions among enterprise customers, New Relic is rapidly expanding within the Public Sector space - and specifically, within State & Local Government.

New Relic provides a comprehensive, data rich analytics solution to manage the performance of both web and native mobile applications - regardless of whether the environment is in the cloud or a data center.

Through a single, powerful interface, New Relics' SaaS-based solution provides its customers:

• Application Performance Monitoring - to manage/improve the back-end, server environment
• Real User Monitoring - to manage/improve the front-end, user experience
• Advanced, Real-Time Analytics - to enable development & operations teams, project mangers and executive leadership to make both fast and informed decisions about their software, customers and business

Are you ready to join our world class Enterprise Sales team, a team that is driving the market? See the link below to get in touch with us right now about this opportunity!

The successful candidate has a history of exceeding sales. You have grown an impressive pipeline of business as a result of outbound prospecting, creativity, and simple hard work. You also have experience navigating through complex organizations and selling to multiple decision makers, including the "C Suite".

To be considered seriously, you will likely have . . .

• 5+ years field sales experience selling enterprise-caliber software is a must
• 3+ years of direct sale experience to State & Local / K-12 accounts is a must
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of IT - Developers, Application Managers, IT Operation Managers, Program Managers, C-Level Executives
• Continuous, substantial, and demonstrable success in enterprise sales
• Demonstrated the ability to develop and execute on a business plan to expand business into new accounts within the State & Local Government / K-12 space
• Exceptional ambition with the ability to work autonomously as well within a combined, physical/virtual team
• Experience in consultative, enterprise software solutions selling (APM, BI or Analytics sales experience is a plus) - with the ability to articulate the "Art of the Possible"
• Deep and creative sales hunter skills
• Ability to travel (likely 25%+ of the time)
• A related college degree or equivalent experience

For a complete job description and to apply, click here.

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