Temporary - Sound Engineering Consultant - Austin Aviation (Hire in process/Please do not apply - By invite only)

City of Austin

5d • $65,390 - $85,826

About The Position

JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Value and Innovation : Work in an environment where employees are valued and innovation thrives. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. JOIN THE CITY OF AUSTIN TEAM At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. Our guiding principles—Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity — anchor our approach in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austin residents. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee. What Makes the City of Austin Special? • Make a Difference: Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. • Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: Work in an environment where every voice is valued, and Innovation thrives. • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits. • Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System. • Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure. • Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support. • Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities. • Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments designed to foster collaboration and inspiration. By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country. About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Owned by the City of Austin and operated by the Department of Aviation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is an economic engine, supplying over 74,000 direct and indirect jobs in the Central Texas region. Now, as we build the airport’s largest improvement program in its history, we are redefining the travel experience in one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. This is an exciting opportunity to join the team behind Journey With AUS, the airport’s expansion and development program, where bold ideas, cutting-edge infrastructure, and a shared commitment to excellence are taking flight. May serve as Chief Audit Executive for a City department. Completes auditing work which includes investigating, reviewing, and analyzing financial information, internal controls, operational performance, and management practices to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and guidelines. Job Description: Purpose: Under limited supervision, performs complex evaluation of mitigation of outdoor music venues and of sound production used to transmit live and recorded productions in multiple media formats. 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. Evaluates technical quality of audio systems. Mitigates sound level issues with outdoor music venues. Evaluates and recommends layouts, flowcharts, and/or schematics of audio equipment. Integrates audio programming with live web casting and audio on demand equipment and needs. Provides expert advice to the permitting office. Creates, revises, and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to sound and sound production equipment for use by City staff. Regulates sound inputs and feeds and/or coordinates audio feeds with live broadcasts and recordings. Determines audio production equipment needs and makes recommendation for purchases. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: May lead and train 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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of Web media formats and related applications.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to control operations of equipment or systems.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other city employees and the public.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sound Engineering, and Telecommunications or in a field related to the job plus four (4) years of related experience.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
• Valid Texas Class C Drivers License.
• This position must travel between various locations as part of the regular job duties and the individual will be required to drive a City vehicle.
• Successful candidate must be in possession of a Texas driver's license as authorized by the Texas Transportation Code.
• A driving record verification will be conducted.
• Applicants for positions for which City driving is an essential function must meet the standards of the program: age 18 or older, current applicable driver’s license, proof of insurability and no more than six (6) points assessed on Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) based on Department of Public Safety's (DPS) Driver Record Report.
• This position falls under the COA safe driver program requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates technical quality of audio systems.
• Mitigates sound level issues with outdoor music venues.
• Evaluates and recommends layouts, flowcharts, and/or schematics of audio equipment.
• Integrates audio programming with live web casting and audio on demand equipment and needs.
• Provides expert advice to the permitting office.
• Creates, revises, and implements Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to sound and sound production equipment for use by City staff.
• Regulates sound inputs and feeds and/or coordinates audio feeds with live broadcasts and recordings.
• Determines audio production equipment needs and makes recommendation for purchases.
• May lead and train others

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes generous leave, work-life balance programs, and extensive benefits.
• Retirement Security: Plan for the future with the City of Austin Employees' Retirement System.
• Sustainable Transportation Options: Commute easily with access to public transit and bike-friendly infrastructure.
• Focus on Wellness: Stay healthy through wellness programs, on-site fitness centers, and mental health support.
• Career Growth: Advance your skills and expertise with professional development and leadership opportunities.
• Modern Workspaces: Work in innovative and sustainable environments that foster collaboration and inspiration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees