Business Process Specialist; Austin Attorney's Office

We are seeking energetic, self-motivated individuals to join the Austin City Attorney’s Office team to provide operational support to ensure City Council related documents are accurately processed and provide administrative support to executive management team members.

The Business Process Specialist works directly with attorneys, paralegals, secretaries, executive level management and City Council offices. The successful candidate would be responsible for learning and managing the City’s agenda processing software, trainings, record keeping, as well as calendaring and attending meetings with the department’s executive team, and complete other administrative duties as assigned in a timely and accurate manner.

Come work for a governmental entity that cares about human rights and is on the forefront of current issues. You can help make a difference in the daily lives of people living in the Austin community.

The Austin City Attorney’s Office Law Department is divided into different divisions and this position interacts with all divisions and staff within the department. More information on the department can be found HERE.

Achieve your professional goals. The City offers a wide variety of learning opportunities.

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to three days a week, subject to supervisor approval. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

On-site work is primarily located at Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street, Austin 78701, or other location as designated by a supervisor.

In addition to helping the City operate at its highest potential, working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits including medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities, and more!  for more information.

Under general supervision, this position performs professional level work involving research and analysis of a variety of routine/semi routine administrative and operational support duties in the area of project management, quality management, performance measurement, change management and business process improvement. Provides support and assistance to senior process consultants, auditors and team leaders.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Assists in planning, executing and closing projects in a variety of operational and/or administrative situations related to specific assignments/areas.
• Develops and maintains databases to support data analysis and research findings for business projects.
• Assists in preparation of recommendations for implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, and/or process changes/improvements.
• Writes reports that summarize findings, data collection techniques, implementation options, etc.
• Establishes project schedules using project planning software/tools, updates, and maintains project status reports.
• Communicates project/process status.
• Conducts research, analyzes trends, determines accuracy and relevancy of data/information, and uses sounds judgment to evaluate alternatives.
• Facilitates and documents meetings, action items, and processes using flowcharting methodologies.
• Maintains positive working relationships with managers, supervisors, employees and other stakeholders to gain their cooperation and support.

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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 business…