Deputy Director, Watershed Protection

City of Austin, TX
Austin, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 23, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Natural Resources
  • Other
  • Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications
    • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Engineering, Business Administration, Natural Science, or Public Administration plus six (6) years of related experience in the environmental field, public or business administration, three (3) years of which were in a managerial capacity.
    • Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.


    Licenses and Certifications Required:
    None.
    Notes to Applicants

    To view the detailed Recruitment Profile for this position, please click here.

    To view the City of Austin recruitment video, please click here. 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, training opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

    Regarding Your Application:

    • A detailed and complete Employment Application is required. A Résumé and Cover Letter are required and will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online Employment Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
    • Statements such as “See Résumé” will not be accepted, and a résumé alone will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.
    • Verification of employment history dates on resume should match online Employment Application.
    • Employment history dates must include month and year.
    • This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
    • To ensure consideration, candidates should apply by November 22, 2024.
    • To apply, candidates must complete this online application. Interested candidates should apply early in the process for optimum consideration.
    • This position is subject to the Texas Open Records Act.
    Pay Range

    $201,000 - $211,000
    Hours
    8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
    Hours may vary depending upon business needs.
    Job Close Date 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
    The candidate selected for this role will possess expertise to function in a role supporting the Director with day-to-day operations for the department and will be second in command for the department. The next Deputy Director of Watershed Protection will partner with leadership and stakeholders to develop and implement strategies that align with the department and City of Austin goals. The selected candidate will oversee leadership responsibilities in the Director’s absence. The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage technical teams and programs across the department, including Engineering, Operations & Maintenance, and Environmental Compliance. The new Deputy Director will provide guidance on public and private development within the City of Austin. Experience in the private and public sectors will be beneficial for this role.

    The following core competencies are important for this role:

    • Exceptional Leadership - A leader who uses judgment to handle community concerns and has sharp problem-solving skills with the ability to build quality interpersonal relationships throughout the city with diverse communities.
    • Communicates Effectively with an Equity Mindset - Ability to manage diversity, understand inclusion, and work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships, and convey and receive information.
    • Administration Skills - Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team within a dynamic environment while remaining compliant and transparent.
    • Change Management - Ability to prepare, support, and assist individuals and teams with organizational changes and adaptations and improve staff morale.
    • Customer Focused - Strives to deliver high-quality results and superior service that exceeds expectations while remaining mindful of the needs and perspectives of both our internal and external stakeholders.
    • Community Collaborator - Has experience in presenting complex strategies to internal and external stakeholders on projects and programs that may include public outreach, City Council updates, and program implementation.
    • Political Savvy - Ability to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels, internally and externally.
    • Social Intelligence -Ability to connect to others in a deep and direct way; to sense reactions and stimulate desired interactions.
    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.
    Directs, develops, and implements short-and long-range strategies, plans, programs, and personnel that provide technical, administrative, managerial support, fiscal management, program planning, and evaluation. Represents the Department Director in a variety of interdepartmental, intergovernmental, and community matters and may assume responsibility for the department’s operations in the absence of the Director. Represents the department’s interests and positions before State and Local governmental officials, boards, commissions, associations, and community organizations. Directs and manages special projects and strategic planning. Provides direction over major capital improvement projects that impact departmental operations. Coordinates with other City departments to provide technical expertise to members of the public on citywide and current developments as it relates to watershed protection. Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures governing the division. Ensures division is in compliance with all governmental regulations, ordinances, directives, and City practices, policies, and procedures. Assists in the development, management, and monitoring of the departmental budget and ensures department operates within appropriated budget. Recommends and approves major purchases and expenditures. Responds to and resolves sensitive inquiries, complaints, and issues from both internal and external sources. Prepares and presents reports by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data; provides written and/or oral reports. Investigates and resolves consumer and citizen inquiries and complaints. Presents to City Council; Boards and Commissions; and County, State, Federal officials, vendors, contractors, and the public.

    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 supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
    • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
    • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration.
    • Skill in directing the activities of a complex and diverse organization.
    • Skill in oral and written communications.
    • Skill in handling multiple tasks and priorities.
    • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
    • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
    • Ability to interpret, recommend, and propose revisions to State statutes and City ordinances.
    • Ability to consistently, effectively, and tactfully communicate with people at many levels.
    • Ability to communicate complex, technical issues in non-technical terms to the public.
    • Ability to plan strategically.
    • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with Boards and Commissions, City employees, and the public.
    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 this role are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Engineering, Business Administration, Natural Science, or Public Administration plus six (6) years of related experience in the environmental field, public or business administration, three (3) years of which were in a managerial capacity. Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet these requirements?
    • Yes
    • No
    * 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 CBI to be hired.
    • I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Check


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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Austin
    • City of Austin

    The City of Austin

    This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

    Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

    The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

    Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

    There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

    City Government

    The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

    The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

    The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

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