Program Coordinator, Environmental

Job Description:

Program Coordinator, Environmental

Description

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• Make a Difference : Join a team driving meaningful change in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation.
  
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By joining us, you become part of a community that values its people and is committed to making Austin the most thriving and resilient city in the country.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under minimal direction, coordinates interdepartmental and interagency environmental and/or conservation programs or projects, serves as a liaison for interdepartmental and interagency environmental/conservation issues, and coordinates and supports the environmental/conservation activities of a division/section for various projects and programs.

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.

• 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 - Supervisor 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ESRI software.
  
• Experience with managing large, dynamic, public-facing data sets.
  
• Experience using field applications to collect spatial data.
  
• Experience collaborating with Workforce Development and Conservation.
  
• Experience working independently on multiple projects.
  

Notes to Candidate:

Salary Range: $ 67,038.40 (min) - $83,803.20 (mid) Annual

LOCATION:
6301 Harold Court, Austin, Texas 78721

DAYS AND HOURS:

40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 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.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position provides data management and mapping support to the Green Infrastructure Division in Watershed Protection's Operations group. The ideal candidate will have a background in natural systems management with demonstrated experience in GIS and data organization.

Tasks include maintaining and editing existing datasets related to land management activities, facilitating new projects to assist with digitizing and managing assets, assist with map making needs for internal and external customers, QAQC and updating ongoing projects, and providing general support as needed. This position will also help with field verification of assets and data collection in the field to support the team with monitoring and reporting on land management activities.

This position will manage a green workforce development contract, and carry out related tasks such as coordinating project schedules, developing and implementing curriculum and experiences for contract participants, overseeing contractor performance, ensuring compliance with deliverables and maintaining all related contract documentation. This position will collaborate with diverse partners to advance equity and inclusion in the green workforce, creating pathways for underrepresented communities to enter and thrive in the field.

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.

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
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ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application of prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
  
• A cover letter and resume is preferred to be submitted with the employment application but does not substitute for a complete employment application.
  
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
  
• 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.
  

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-16