Temporary - Public Health Youth Program Specialist - Austin Public Health (Fair Chance Job Fair Only)

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The temporary Public Health Youth Program Specialist (YPS) will identify, recruit, and retain youth and young adult leaders from the 78744 zip code; implement and facilitate youth business meetings; support community needs and strengths assessments, support base building, and project actions determined by the youth leaders. The YPS is responsible for managing all of the logistics and functional tasks necessary for meeting the goals and objectives of the assigned projects, and for ensuring that the youth are experiencing high quality and culturally relevant leadership opportunities. The YPS will work to support overall CYD projects and initiatives, prepare appropriate materials, collaborate with community partners, schedule field trips, and develop and lead training for youth leaders and other partners.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general supervision, lead, mentor, and guide youth in adapting to a professional work environment.

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.

• Lead and monitor work performed by youth work crews.
  
• Ensure youth crews perform work in accordance with all safety rules.
  
• Provide training and document actions taken for youth work crews.
  
• Drive vehicles and ensure all vehicles have safety/emergency supplies as required.
  
• Mentor, guide, and counsel youth in adapting to a professional work environment.
  
• Compile data/information for reports.
  
• Research information as requested and/or needed.
  
• Write informational reports.
  
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance
  

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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.

• Knowledge of or ability to learn grounds keeping processes, policies and procedures.
  
• Knowledge of equipment and vehicles used in grounds services.
  
• Skill in directing and assigning work to others.
  
• Oral and written communication skills necessary for providing instruction and feedback.
  
• Ability to mentor, train and guide youth.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
  
• Experience may substitute for education up to four years
  

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing youth leadership programming.
  
• Experience mentoring youth in out of school time positive youth development activities.
  
• Familiarity with social media tools for organizing and advocacy (i.e. Remind App, Facebook, and Instagram).
  
• Spanish speaker.
  

Notes to Candidate:

This special hiring initiative is designed to connect talented candidates with City hiring managers at the City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Job and Resource Fair on September 4, 2025.

By applying to this posting, you’ll be screened for a chance to interview on the spot with our hiring team between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Standout candidates may even receive a contingent job offer that same day or soon after! Don’t miss this exciting chance to land your next role-apply now!

Pay rate: $22.22 per hour.

Location: 1200 Montopolis Dr., Austin, TX

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 am- 5 pm. Some evenings and weekends as required.

APH Information

• This position supports Austin Public Health’s Mission and Core Purpose identified in the Austin Public Health Strategic Plan .
  
• Departmental Competencies related to the position can be found on Austin Public Health’s website .
  

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“The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises”.

Immunization Requirement:

• Due to high-risk areas, Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department’s immunization policy.
  

Driving Requirement:

• This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. The job offer is contingent on having a driving record that meets the City’s Driver Record Evaluation Standards.
  

Grant Funded Position

• This position is grant-funded, meaning its financial support comes from allocated funds that may be modified, reduced, or canceled at the discretion of the City of Austin or the grant provider.
  

When completing the City of Austin employment application:

• 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 your salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide the job title, employment dates and description of responsibilities for all jobs you wish to be considered.
  

• The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered, in lieu of a completed City of Austin application.
  

• Please understand that your job application, cover letter, and resume will be used to measure or assess your written communication skills, including grammar and spelling, in helping us screen applications and determine candidates to be interviewed.
  

• Work experience listed must include month, year, and a verifiable Supervisor or Human Resources phone number.
  

• When completing the supplemental questions, please note that your answers must be supported by information contained in your application.
  

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Each individual who submits an Application as provided in the Municipal Civil Service Rules and meets the Minimum Qualifications for a Competitive Position shall be considered a Candidate for that Position. Employees, in Good Standing, who are Candidates within the Department or division that the Position resides in and who meet the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications (if any) of the Position will be included in the initial interview.
  

• All Austin Public Health worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any Austin Public Health worksite - including parking lots, garages, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
  

When public health responds to an emergency you may be assigned activities that are outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends with possible deployment to locations other than the Austin Public Health.

• This position is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSF) Program. This program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.
  

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package consisting of medical and dental coverage, paid sick, vacation, and personal time, and a retirement plan.
  

If you are selected to interview:

Assessments:

• Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of the initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference
  

• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
  

• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate, and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
  

• A skills assessment may be required.
  

Electronic Notification to Applications:

• Applicants will be notified via e-mail to communicate important information related to the status of their application as part of an ongoing effort to increase operational efficiency, promote a green environment and minimize delays and costs.
  

• Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mails or fail to check your inbox in a timely manner
  

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Please note that the Department may close the job posting at any time after 7 days.
  

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

We also recommend that you save or print a copy of the job posting for your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

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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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-09-08

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