Austin Water Talent Apprenticeship Program (TAP) – ONLY APPROVED PARTICIPANT APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED

City of Austin • Austin, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Austin Water Talent Apprenticeship Program (TAP) is a six-week paid apprenticeship offering real-world training and career development in the water industry. TAP is designed for graduating seniors and recent graduates who are not pursuing higher education and want to build a sustainable career in public service. Participants receive hands-on training alongside Austin Water employees, explore our water and wastewater facilities and interact with staff at all levels of the organization. This position assists in general administrative functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government, performing routine administrative tasks, basic information technology, mechanical work, or providing technical assistance.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an associate degree program in an accredited college or university or vocational or technical school, with the first year of the program completed.
• Valid current Texas Class “C” Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date.
• External New Hires must meet the City of Austin Driver Safety Standards requisite.
• 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.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations: carrying or lifting up to 50 lbs., pushing or pulling up to 50 lbs., sitting, standing, walking, lying, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, kneeling, crawling, stooping/bending, twisting, repetitive foot and hand movement, driving, grasping and squeezing, ability to wear personal protective equipment including a self-contained breathing apparatus, exposure to extreme weather conditions, atmospheric conditions, hazardous conditions, and very loud noise.
• Candidates must be able to work in environments which may have hazardous atmospheres, or in confined spaces where there is limited or restricted means for entry and exit, or where the activities of an employee are hindered.
• Candidates must be able to qualify for the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program.
• Candidates must be clean shaven to meet the Utility’s Respiratory Protection Program guidelines which requires the use of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Candidates must be able to perform duties with confidence at sites where climbing ladders and working at heights of up to 200 feet and descending into confined spaces up to 100 feet deep with the use of a required SRL body harness that supports weight as designated by work area.
• A detailed, complete employment application is required.

Nice To Haves

• Applications are only accepted from individuals who have received prior approval to participate in this program.

Responsibilities

• Observes and assists employees in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.
• Assists, as necessary, with coordinating, administering, or monitoring of specific programs.
• Assists, as necessary, with collecting and organizing data for research.
• Assists, as necessary, with performing analyses and preparing data for reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.
• Participates, as necessary, with finding solutions to existing problems and discuss recommendations to acquire skills in problem solving.
• Assists with special projects.

Benefits

• Generous leave
• Work-life balance programs
• Extensive benefits
• City of Austin Employees' Retirement System
• Access to public transit
• Bike-friendly infrastructure
• Wellness programs
• On-site fitness centers
• Mental health support
• Professional development
• Leadership opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED