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Job Description
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, Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field.
- Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
- Related experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
Licenses or Certifications:
None
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 Watershed Planning Team is dedicated to the implementation of planning initiatives that improve quality of life outcomes, advance racial equity, enhance climate resilience, promote environmental stewardship, and cultivate community trust. We ensure the work and priorities of the Watershed Protection Department align with the department strategic plan, other citywide plans and initiatives, and the vision and goals of the community.
The Environmental Program Coordinator will collaborate with staff and stakeholders as well as perform research and analysis to provide input and recommendations on the development and implementation of citywide plans and initiatives, including Imagine Austin, the Citywide Strategic Plan, the Climate Equity Plan, and other long-range department plans. This position will also support the update of our department strategic plan, known as Rain to River.
An ideal candidate is highly collaborative, an excellent communicator, and enjoys problem solving. They should be able to manage competing demands and deadlines, effectively build and maintain relationships, and understand the intersection of our work with other citywide needs and priorities.
ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS :
Please submit three work samples that illustrate your writing ability and experience with document and presentation design. Please upload under other document, other document #2 and media presentation.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies 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.
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.
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 04/03/2025 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 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:- Familiarity with the principles of watershed, environmental, or urban planning.
- Experience performing research, analyzing data, summarizing results, and communicating findings and recommendations to inform planning or policy-making.
- Experience collaborating and coordinating activities with other departments or organizations.
- Knowledge of systemic racism and experience applying an equity lens to planning and engagement work.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to track and manage complex processes.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Serves as coordinator or liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues and projects Communicates project and program information to internal and external customers Assists in management or resolution of interdepartmental and interagency conflicts Facilitates closure of litigated cases Negotiates permit and/or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors Develops/establishes service agreements with other programs, departments and agencies Develops and manages contracts Manages and reviews environmental remediation plans Provides technical advice and assistance to City management, staff, contractors, and businesses Evaluates projects, programs and criteria Assists in the development and adoption of new City Code regulations, policies and procedures Assists in development of new/revised interdepartmental or interagency protocol or procedures Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to City Code, rules, policies and legislative bills Reviews, evaluates and recommends revisions to technical reports, studies and contract documents Reviews site plans, environmental site assessments and stormwater/effluent discharge proposals Evaluates existing conditions, collects samples, interprets sampling data, and develops corrective action plans Educates and conducts presentations to public Assists in the development of short and long range plans Prepares written reports, memoranda, letters, RFP / RFQ /IFBs and Standard Operation Procedures Assists in the development and monitoring of budgets Attends City Council, Board, Commission Meetings, etc. as a City/Department staff representative Responds to requests from the media
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
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 applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, 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.
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 (*).
* This 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, Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Related experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years. Do you meet these requirements?- Yes
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* Please summarize your research and analysis experience and provide an example of how your findings and recommendations informed a broader project or plan.
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* Please summarize your experience collaborating and coordinating activities with other departments or organizations.
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* Please describe how your experience demonstrates your commitment to advancing racial and social equity.
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* Please provide an example that illustrates your attention to detail and ability to track and manage a complex process.
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* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Other Document Other Document #2 Media Presentation Optional Documents -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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