Environmental Conservation Program Manager (Austin Climate Action & Resilience)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

1d•$80,490 - $102,200•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Climate Action & Resilience is hiring an Environmental Conservation Program Manager to join its Climate Team, which leads Citywide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate climate action. Applicants will join a motivated, nimble team of professionals focused on making progress towards ambitious climate goals. This critical role will lead high-impact projects to advance the City’s climate goals, strengthen cross-departmental coordination, and move our work from planning to implementation. We are seeking a collaborative, relational, and self-directed climate professional with strong technical expertise, project management skills, and a commitment to delivering meaningful climate outcomes for Austin.

Requirements

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, or Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field, including three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
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.
Knowledge of source of greenhouse gas emissions
Knowledge of climate change sources and impacts
Demonstrated commitment to equity and knowledge of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and explain trends, processes, and procedures
Ability to manage multiple complex cross-departmental programs and projects
Ability to thrive on a small team and work independently as well as with other City of Austin departments

Nice To Haves

Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Experience leading collaborative processes with cross-functional teams from various City departments, organizations, business entities, and/or community members
Experience managing, interpreting, organizing, prioritizing, and executing complex assignments, projects and programs
Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or the public
Ability to travel to more than one work locations

Responsibilities

Negotiates regulatory compliance issues with State and Federal environmental agencies.
Manages and review programs/projects.
Administers programs.
Markets programs.
Develops, monitors, and evaluates program and resource budgets.
Develops, manages, and administers contracts.
Develops training for internal and external customers.
Develops and maintains program policies and standard operating procedures.
Develops, reviews, interprets, and rewrites ordinances, codes, and regulations.
Performs public relations functions.
Participates in short- and long-range planning activities.
Develops and manage quality control initiatives.
Develops and conduct audits.
Assists with evaluating bid proposals.
Performs supervisory duties i.e., hiring, promoting, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc.
Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.
Lead high-impact projects and programs that advance the Austin Climate Equity Plan and the Comprehensive Climate Implementation Program.
Manage projects and priority climate initiatives, ensuring projects remain on track, on time, and aligned with best practices.
Provide clear technical guidance, analysis, and strategic recommendations to colleagues, Boards & Commissions, executive leadership, and City Council on climate change, emissions reductions, and implementation strategies.
Build effective working relationships with internal departments, external partners, and community stakeholders to support coordinated implementation.
Identify barriers or roadblocks to progress, assess options, and provide timely recommendations to maintain momentum.
Develop and propose creative solutions to complex climate issues.