Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field, including three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications: - As required in a related area.
Notes to Applicants
POSITION OVERVIEW This position will work in the Airport Environmental Affairs Division at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. This position will work with the other teams within the department and division including but not limited to the Environmental Compliance Team, Sustainability Coordination Team, and the Environmental Operations Team. This is a new airport position that will plan and direct implement and oversee brown field redevelopment, National Environmental Policy Act ( NEPA ) and associated special purpose laws, and ongoing and future remediation activities. The position requires knowledge of local, state, and Federal environmental rules and regulations, including but not limited to the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA , Historic Preservation Act, Texas Risk Reduction Program, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. The position requires overseeing and directing staff and consultants, preparing scopes of work and contract management, researching regulations and remedial options, coordination with regulatory agencies and internal and external stakeholders, and coordinating field work activities. It requires reviewing reports, preparing summaries for briefings, and tracking activities. This position requires working with legal teams on interpretation of environmental rules and regulations, overseeing and coordinating ongoing and future remedial activities undertaken by the Department of Defense, playing a major role in representing the airport as a stakeholder, and ensuring any and all remedial activities do not impact progress of future airport expansion projects. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, data analysis and problem solving, establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships all stakeholders.
ASSESSMENT A skills assessment will be required for this position.
TRAVEL : If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
- A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application.
- The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”).
- Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary.
- Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes.
- The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL This position is categorized as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to come to work during emergencies or bad weather at the airport if they are scheduled to work and in some cases when they are not scheduled.
CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORDS CHECK The top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10-year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION EMPLOYEES Employees, in good standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employees must remain in good standing through the top candidate selection phase at which time the good standing status will be re-verified.
LANGUAGE Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
OVERTIME Overtime may be required with or without notice.
WORK HOURS Shift may change according to departmental needs; work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS . Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 05/01/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - National Environmental Policy Act experience in an airport setting
- Remediation experience
- Knowledge of emerging contaminants: per and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS )
- Experience working in a highly operational, high-security facility
- Motivated, detail-oriented
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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. Negotiates regulatory compliance issues with State and Federal environmental agencies. Manages and review programs/projects. Administers programs. Markets programs. Develops, monitors, and evaluates program and resource budgets. Develops, manages, and administers contracts. Develops training for internal and external customers. Develops and maintains program policies and standard operating procedures. Develops, reviews, interprets, and rewrites ordinances, codes, and regulations. Performs public relations functions. Participates in short- and long-range planning activities. Develops and manage quality control initiatives. Develops and conduct audits. Assists with evaluating bid proposals. Performs supervisory duties i.e., hiring, promoting, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
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. - Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to train others.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
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.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The position requires graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field, including three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet these requirements?
* Please describe your experience with National Environmental Policy Act in an airport setting.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your remediation experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your knowledge of emerging contaminants: per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience working in a highly operational, high-security facility.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment
* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
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