Capital Projects Officer

Job Summary

Under direction, is responsible for performing professional work as part of a project team preparing and disseminating information to citizens, businesses, and City officials on upcoming or current capital improvement projects. Exercises no supervision. Work Location West Service Center - 6798 Culebra Rd, San Antonio, TX 78238, USA Work Hours 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts research, gathers information, and maintains an efficient system of immediately available data.
• Serves as a liaison for citizens, businesses, and construction company representatives to inform and facilitate solutions to problems.
• Prepares and distributes flyers to citizens and businesses who will be impacted by project construction.
• Attends all project related meetings such as Pre-Bid Pre-Construction and design team meetings.
• Responds to citizen complaints and inquiries concerning capital projects.
• Facilitates the design and installation of project signs.
• Plans and prepares press releases and public service announcements.
• Visits construction sites on a regular basis to monitor project progress.
• Reviews contracts and construction schedules as they relate to phasing and the progress of the project.
• Prepares detailed written reports on regular basis.
• Compiles and maintains project information and data, including current project status and construction design.
• Researches and recommends solutions to project related problems that may cause citizen inconvenience.
• Plans, prepares, and conducts community meetings held during and after regular work hours.
• Provides easily accessible information for use by the City Manager, City Council, or other interested parties through the use of electronic data processing equipment.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of capital projects or construction related experience.
• One (1) year of public engagement experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic engineering design. GIS mapping and ARCGIS.
• Knowledge of construction methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of construction material, specifications.
• Knowledge of Street Maintenance program.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of public relations techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of various mediums used to dispense information to the public.
• Knowledge of basic construction procedures, techniques, and terminology.
• Knowledge of basic engineering design.
• Knowledge of automated information system usage, including structuring of formats and input procedures.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to plan, prepare, and conduct presentations to large and small groups.
• Ability to negotiate solutions to sensitive problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Ability to work primarily in an office environment.

Benefits Information The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

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