Division Manager, Watershed Protection - Field Operations (2 positions)

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience in a leadership or management capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of leadership or managerial experience.
• For Field Operations & Customer Service Division Manager ONLY : Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• 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 :
This posting is seeking to fill two Division Manager Positions within the Watershed Protection Departments Operations Branch.

The 1st position will manage the Open Waterways and Erosion Programs within the Open Systems Division of the Watershed Protection Department’s Operations Branch responsible for maintaining 850 miles of natural and engineered channels in Austin. This position is tasked with managing the general operation, maintenance, and erosion repair activities that include multiple teams and resources, including vehicles, equipment, contractuals, and materials. The position is tasked with support of the Stream Restoration Program through the coordination of regular maintenance and large scale erosion control projects. In addition, this position is tasked with providing oversight of emergency responses before, during and after storm events including but not limited to staffing crews to barricade flooded low water crossings, removing debris and other obstructions from creek channels and other drainage infrastructure.

The 2nd position will manage the Storm Drain Cleaning, CCTV Inspection, Concrete and Storm Drain Construction programs within the Closed Systems Division of the Watershed Protection Department’s Operations Branch responsible for maintaining 1100 miles of storm drains, and 30,000 storm drain inlets, and 8,400 of Manholes. This position is tasked with managing the general operation, maintenance, and construction repair activities that includes multiple teams and resources, that includes vehicles, equipment, contractuals, and materials. The position is tasked with support of the Field Engineering and Local Flood Risk Reduction programs through the coordination of regular maintenance and large scale storm drain projects. In addition, this position is tasked with providing oversight of emergency responses before, during and after storm events including but not limited to staffing crews to responded flooding calls associated removing debris and other obstructions from drainage infrastructure.

Each position will be tasked with maintenance of the assets listed above and community engagement by equitably and effectively managing a team of 40-50 FTEs, several temporary employees, outside contractors, fleet equipment, facilities, public-private partnerships, and reporting to the state, local, and federal regulatory agencies as required.

ESSENTIAL STATUS :
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a City-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

DRIVING REQUIREMENTS :
This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one 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 points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

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 resume and cover letter is required. It 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
$42.26 - $54.94
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
This position is considered essential and required to report on-site and is not eligible for telework.

May require working outside of normal business hours, to support storm events including emergency operations, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 03/19/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 9200 Sherman Rd. or 6301 Harold Court Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrable leadership experience related to emergency or disasters response including planning, response, and recovery efforts.
• Experience leading teams focused on maintenance and operations related to storm water infrastructure, utilities, or public works.
• Experience with on construction of stream stabilization, storm drains, green infrastructure, or public works projects.
• Experience developing and monitoring budgets and performance measures for a business unit.
• Experience collaborating with multi-departmental or multi jurisdictional teams on projects, plans or initiatives, to meet multiple goals or objectives.

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.
Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews development and coordination of a division with the Watershed Protection Department. Develops, manages, and implements strategic business plan for the division. Develops, manages, and provides goals and priorities for department programs. Develops, manages, and monitors division operating budget(s). Develops, monitors, and reports on performance measures for the division. Presents to executive management on division projects and activities; and attends industry, community, City Council, and Commission meetings, as required. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and City codes, ordinances, and regulations. Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. Develops, manages, implements, and monitors standard operating procedures, policies, and procedures. Coordinates department projects with City departments, department consultants, and other similar service providers and interacts with internal and external customers to assess and deliver business services. May represent Director, Assistant Director, and department at industry functions.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.
• Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating techniques, contract law, bid evaluation, and cost/price/value analysis.
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
• Knowledge of municipal government operations and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques, methods, and principles.
• Knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration.
• Skill in analyzing problems related to service delivery.
• Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in directing the activities of a large and complex organization.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
• Ability to negotiate and make independent judgments.
• Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

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 minimum qualifications for the Division Manager, Watershed Protection position are: Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience in a leadership or management capacity. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of leadership or managerial experience. For Field Operations & Customer Service Division Manager ONLY: Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* 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?

• Yes
• No

* 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?

• 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 Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a City-designated emergency, Essential Employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees and ensure the continuity of essential operations. In such an emergency, Essential Employees may be called back in, may be required to modify their schedule, may be assigned to a City-designated work site, or may be retained onsite to assist with operations and recovery. Are you willing to work this type of schedule?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe both your training and experience responding to a City or Regional disaster?
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your training and experience in relation to leading a team during a citywide emergency or disaster.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please provide your experience related to the construction of public works, stream stabilization, storm drains or green infrastructure projects. Provide an example of a project that you worked on and define your role on that project.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience developing and monitoring budgets and performance measures for a business unit. Include the size of the budget you managed.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience collaborating with multi-departmental or multi jurisdictional teams on projects, plans or initiatives, to meet multiple goals or objectives. Provide an example and describe your role in the project.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position is posted for multiple divisions. Please indicate which position you are interested in.

• Closed Systems
• Open Waterways
• Both Closed Systems and Open Waterways

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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