Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, Resource Management, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Geologic Drainage Systems Team integrates geologic and environmental science into the Watershed Protection Department’s polices, practices, programs and projects. The Conservation Program Supervisor leads a team of four scientists, including Texas licensed Professional Geoscientists that are responsible for the project management and monitoring of a diverse set of groundwater, surface water and ecological research projects. In addition, as supervisor you will set expectations and coach staff in their work performance and appraise the their performance in the completion of the tasks assigned to them.
EDUCATION :Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS :
May be required to navigate various types of terrains in varying weather conditions while performing field work in streams and uplands.
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.
BENEFITS :Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click
here for more information.
ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
- Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
- A cover letter and resume must be submitted with the employment application, but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
- Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
$35.04 - $44.67
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 50% telework schedule within a two-week period after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 05/09/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientists or staff in an involved in environmental research.
- Experience designing, managing, analyzing, reporting, and presenting on research projects.
- Licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas or a Geoscientist-ln-Training in Texas.
- Experience with field monitoring methods, software, and equipment used in scientific research.
- Experience with local, state and federal regulations, programs and best practices related to water quality protection, endangered species protections, watershed health, and habitat conservation plans.
- 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. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures for the section/division. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division. Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational or outreach programs that promote energy, water, or natural resource utility conservation awareness and initiatives. Monitors and evaluates program and policy effectiveness and implements improvement strategies. Research utility energy, water, or natural resource conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives. Coordinates division activities with other divisions and departments. Develops and implements multiple cross-functional, large projects, initiatives, and teams. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs or policy. Effectively communicates the section’s activities to internal and external customers.
Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- Responsible for the 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 City codes and ordinances.
- Knowledge of utility conservation methods and procedures applicable to commercial, industrial, or residential uses.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of utility energy or water efficiency technologies, practices, programs, and rebate requirements.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes, utility energy, or water retrofit requirements and specifications.
- Knowledge of policy analysis and program management.
- Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the assigned program area(s).
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in utilizing metrics and dashboards to present information.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating policy and programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to look at situations systematically.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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 minimum qualifications for the Conservation Program Supervisor position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, Resource Management, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* This position requires a criminal background check. 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 Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
* Describe your supervisory or management experience that is directly related to this role. Please include how many years of experience you have, the supervisory functions you were responsible for, and in which positions listed on your application you performed these functions.
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your experience designing, managing, analyzing, and reporting of a research projects. Please and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer and a brief description of the research project, study, or monitoring program.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate if you are a Licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas or a Geoscientist-ln-Training in Texas; if you are not licensed, but possess the required education and/or experience for licensure, please say so. If neither of these is the case, indicate "N/A".
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your on the job experience with field monitoring methods, software, and monitoring equipment. Please indicated the types of equipment, methods and frequency of use. Please and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe the experience you have with local, state and federal regulations, programs and best practices related to land management, water quality protection, surface and groundwater monitoring , environmental site assessments and habitat conservation plans? Please and indicate the position(s) listed on your application that support(s) your answer and years of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
