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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of environmental policy and/or protection-related experience, including two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity.
- Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.
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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 June 3, 2025.
- 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.
$152.000.00 - $162,000.00
Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM Monday - Friday
Hours may vary depending upon business needs.
Job Close Date Type of Posting Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704 Preferred Qualifications
The candidate selected for this role will be a collaborative and strategic leader with proven experience in the complexities of the City of Austin’s environmental policy landscape. This individual will have a strong track record of balancing the business needs of diverse stakeholders with the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship. A skilled communicator, the successful candidate will bring expertise in conducting environmental assessments and audits, ensuring both regulatory compliance and sustainable development.
The following core competencies are important for this role:- 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.
- Communicates Effectively - Ability to work with diverse communities and populations to build constructive and effective relationships and convey and receive information.
- Exceptional Leadership - A cohesive leader with the ability to build quality interpersonal relationships throughout the City with diverse communities and populations.
- Thinks Critically and Strategically - Enables others to better understand and implement the vision and strategy, while being an aligned forward thinker and can formulate and communicate sound business strategy and implement in a clear and concise manner.
- Political Savvy - Ability to exhibit confidence and professional diplomacy, while effectively relating to people at all levels, internally and externally.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Develops and implements short- and long-range environmental protection strategies, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City related to public and private development. Develops and revises regulations related to environmental protection. Advises department directors, the City Manager, and Council on environmental protection and related land development policies and issues. Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals, and recommends changes in programs to meet Departmental and City goals. Develops, reviews, approves, and revises operational and standard operating procedures, policies, and processes. Interprets, explains, and provides guidance on the enforcement of applicable policies, procedures, and regulations. Coordinates as a liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues, projects, and protocols. Serves as Departmental executive liaison to the Environmental Commission. Serves on committees and boards and attends City Council meetings as a lead department representative.
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 current concepts of environmental protection, particularly those related to the environmental impacts of public and private development.
- Knowledge of development processes and regulations.
- Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
- Knowledge of supervisory and management techniques.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in communicating orally and in writing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in determining needs; and gathering, analyzing, and presenting data to provide accurate information for management’s use.
- Skill in identifying and assessing potential process improvements.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective communication and working relationships with boards and commissions, City employees, and the public.
- Ability to develop strategic direction and program implementation collaboratively with various stakeholder/community groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers.
- Ability to resolve complex problems or situations requiring the exercise of good judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple programs, projects, and tasks.
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 position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of environmental policy and/or protection-related experience, including two (2) years of experience in a managerial capacity. Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your knowledge of State and Federal statutes relating to environmental and water resources.
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* 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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