Environmental Program Coordinator
About The Position
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. This position will serve as one of the lead coordinators within Watershed Protection Department's (WPD's) Policy section and will be responsible for developing departmental recommendations related to negotiated development agreements, Planned United Developments, code amendments, and other similar items. This position will assist the departmental Intergovernmental Relations coordinator on departmental responses to legislative matters related to WPD's mission. This position will at times be responsible for reviewing site plan and subdivision applications for compliance with wetland and floodplain restoration requirements set forth in negotiated agreements such as PUDs, Development Agreements, and other similar Council-approved documents. This position will provide public-facing departmental representation to Boards, Commissions, City Council, stakeholder groups, and the media. Lead candidates must have a strong ability to negotiate for positive environmental outcomes, must have excellent customer service skills, and must be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
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, Planning
- 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
- 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
Nice To Haves
- High level of familiarity with city, state, and federal environmental laws relating to water resource protection, particularly wetlands, floodplains, and hydrogeologic features
- High level of familiarity with City of Austin site development permit application review procedures, including approval procedures for ordinances, rules changes, and development agreements or Planned Unit Developments
- Familiarity with restoration techniques within sensitive environmental areas such as riparian corridors, floodplains, karst geology, Blackland prairie, or wetlands
- Ability to successfully navigate highly controversial and complex situations and negotiate with adversarial parties to improve environmental outcomes
- Ability to communicate complex scientific and legal information both orally and in writing
Responsibilities
- 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
- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Benefits
- low-cost medical, dental, vision
- paid leave time
- a highly competitive retirement plan
- career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
