Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
Licenses or Certifications: - Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
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 Applied Watershed Science section ( AWS ) within the Environmental Monitoring and Compliance division ( EMC ) integrates ecological science through a diverse portfolio of routine monitoring and applied research projects that assess and inform about watershed health, its drivers, and solution pathways to improved health and human watershed outcomes. This position will lead four teams of scientists through the design and implementation of the section’s projects. In addition, this position will work in close collaboration with other section managers in the division, other working groups within the department, external scientific agencies, and community groups, to advance Watershed Protection Department’s mission and move science to solution implementation.
BENEFITS :Working with the City of Austin provides a number of benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please read about the City of Austin benefits.
Active Employee Benefits | AustinTexas.gov DUTIES , FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION : - Collaborative development, execution, and evaluation of section plans with section staff and in consultation with Division leadership to forecast section priorities, activities, and required resources.
- Leadership and guidance to supervisors ensuring section work is advancing per established objectives and evaluation of section’s effectiveness.
- Monitoring and accountability for section’s adherence to quality policies and procedures for all projects.
- Leadership in creation of a healthy work culture that enhances productivity and morale, supports staff needs and interests, and builds a strong and flexible working community.
- Ensures section supervisors lead with compassion, integrity, and cultural competency in providing support to staff and accountability for their work.
- Development, execution, and monitoring of section’s budget
- Leadership and guidance in the section’s provision of technical consulting services interpreting policies, procedures, ordinances, and Federal or State regulations within the section’s expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
- Guidance and leadership in the development if research procedures and specifications, quality control programs and safety programs, and training plans.
- Collaborative evaluation of current and future state for each section’s program, identification of gaps and mechanisms to close them.
- Development of robust relationships with external groups in academia and professional organizations to ensure section is up to date in the science and staff has pathways to learn and contribute to current knowledge in watershed health.
EDUCATION :Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a Valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the
City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, 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.
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.
ASSESSMENT :Candidate selected to interview is subject to assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.
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 do 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 any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
- Your work history must include employer name and address, job title, supervisor’s name and phone number, the month and year of employment and detailed description of the work you performed. We do not accept “See Resume” and your application will be considered incomplete.
- Any relevant work history on the resume must be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with the ability for a 50% telework schedule within a two-week 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 07/23/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coordinating diverse and multidisciplinary research teams that propose, ideate, design, and implement scientific research relevant to watershed function.
- Experience and training in the development and implementation of strategic planning for working groups.
- Educational background with strong emphasis in ecology, hydrology, biology and other natural sciences.
- Experience and training in leadership skills and project management.
- Experience in building productive, collaborative networks across multiple working groups to improve decision making, problem solving, and complex solution implementation.
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, executes, and evaluates strategic short- and long-range plans including three- to five-year forecasting for a variety of projects, programs, and section activities. Reviews, prepares, consolidates, and monitors budget of assigned section. Coordinates activities within the section between the Watershed Protection Department and City departments; and with outside consultants, engineers, associations, regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and general public. Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances, and Federal or State regulations. Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals. Develops/reviews, revises, and approves procedures and specifications for plant, field, or laboratory operations, equipment, and technical instrumentation; analytical testing procedures; quality control programs; safety programs; and training programs. Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments. Facilitates, conducts, and attends meetings and represents the section on behalf of the division manager, assistant director, department, and City. Provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers. Attends meetings and conducts presentations to Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.
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 program management.
- Knowledge of principles and practices associated with assigned Watershed program area(s).
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
- Knowledge of management principles related to Watershed project and program activities.
- Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Skill in strategic planning and budgeting.
- Skill in oral and written communications.
- Skill in planning, interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, and activities.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in analyzing problems related to service delivery.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees, City management, political offices, and the public.
- Ability to train others.
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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are:Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as described?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License. Do you have a valid Texas Class C Driver license or, if selected for this position, do you the ability to acquire a valid Texas Class C Driver license by your hire date?
* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that external new hires meet the City's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three (3) moving violations or a total of six (6) Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?
* Please describe your experience leading diverse, multidisciplinary research teams that propose, ideate, design and implement scientific research relevant to watershed function.
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* Please describe your training and experience in developing and implementing strategic planning efforts for working groups.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe what major course load you have completed relevant to ecology, hydrology, biology and other natural sciences.
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* Please describe what training you have completed that is relevant to developing leadership skills and managing projects.
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* Please describe your experience building collaborative networks across multiple working groups where complex issues needed to be addressed and coordinated solutions needed to be implemented.
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Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
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