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Optimize hiring methodology
Initiative Statement
Hiring methodologies will be optimized by ensuring job descriptions and classifications are accurate, capitalizing on the City of Austin brand, and deploying targeted marketing through social media to ensure that positions are filled quickly with top talent by March 2024.
| Milestone Checklist | Status |
| Develop a research and engagement approach focused on detailed review of job descriptions. |  |
| Conduct research and engagement focused on recruitment best practices. | |
| Develop a robust marketing campaign focused on recruitment for existing vacancies. | |
| Obtain information for active vacancies from all departments to include in launch. |  |
| Launch recruitment campaign. | |
| Develop a research and engagement approach focused on detailed review of job descriptions. | |
| Review job descriptions for Group 1 (Intake). | |
| Submit job description changes and/or new classifications from Group 1 for review. | |
| Communicate role modifications to employees, update job postings, and reclassify existing positions. | |
| Review job descriptions for Group 2 (Planner Family). | |
| Submit job description changes and/or new classifications from Group 2 for review. | |
| Communicate role modifications to employees, update job postings, and reclassify existing positions. | |
| Review job descriptions for Group 3 (Engineer Family). | |
| Submit job description changes and/or new classifications from Group 3 for review. | |
| Upon approval, communicate role modifications to employees, update job postings, and reclassify existing positions. | |
| Review job descriptions for Group 4 (Coordinators, Analysts and Environmental Titles). | |
| Submit job description changes and/or new classifications from Group 4 for review. | |
| Upon approval, communicate role modifications to employees, update job postings, and reclassify existing positions. | |
Impact Statement
Optimizing hiring practices through refinement of job descriptions and targeted marketing that leverages the City of Austin brand will position the organization to swiftly attract top talent. This will ensure prompt and successful recruitment and invest in skilled professionals aligned with our organizational goals.
Estimated Completion Date
March 2024
Initiative Owner
Britoni Garson
britoni.garson@austintexas.gov
Initiative Team Member Departments
Austin Energy
Austin Fire
Austin Water
Development Services
Parks and Recreation
Transportation & Public Works
Watershed Protection