
Under general supervision assists with supporting quality assurance, continual improvement, and risk mitigation activities for business units within the organization.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
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.
The Temporary Quality Specialist assigned to Austin Fire's Arson Division provides administrative, records, and system support to ensure smooth daily operations, accurate investigative documentation, and compliance with law-enforcement requirements. A vital part of the role includes Records Management and Public Information Requests, ensuring timely responses, proper case documentation and adherence to legal standards. The position also supports the Compliance and Quality Assurance Division Manager on special projects involving process improvement, data management, and organizational performance.
This position requires strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage records and Public Information Requests. Applicants must be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism. Please ensure your application and supplemental question responses clearly describe your experience with records management, administrative support, and data accuracy. Incomplete or vague responses may impact your eligibility.
The Technical Writer works in the Office of the Fire Chief drafting correspondence, reports, marketing materials, and other documents. The primary contribution of this position is the ability to quickly compose written materials and knowledge about grammar and punctuation when editing other people’s writing.
Salary Range: $29.94 - $37.43 hourly
Monday – Friday.
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hours may vary due to operational needs.
Telework: In-Office position with NO telework options.
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If you are selected to interview: If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, to include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.
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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.
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