Environmental Program Coordinator (Onsite Water Reuse Program)

City of Austin•Austin, TX

3d•Hybrid

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 lead the development and implementation of the Onsite Water Reuse System operating permit compliance program within Austin Water’s Utility Development Services Division. The team is responsible for ensuring new commercial development projects in Austin are implementing onsite water reuse systems in compliance with City Code requirements, and for developing policies, incentives, and new codes for onsite water reuse in alignment with strategic plans.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating interdepartmental environmental and/or water conservation reports
Experience with commercial water use compliance programs to track potable water savings and monitoring requirements for water conservation and/or water reuse projects
Experience in database development for tracking conservation and reuse water savings and program performance
Experience reviewing site development plan sets for compliance with water reuse and water benchmarking regulations
Experience programing and maintaining ArcGIS online maps and related applications such as Survey 123 and Microsoft online apps
Knowledge of the City of Austin onsite water reuse, reclaimed water and water benchmarking regulations
Strong time management and organizational skills
Effectively communicates clearly and concisely with internal and external customers while exercising tact, patience, and discretion in a professional manner

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