Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of related experience.
- Masters Degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
- Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for coordinating conservation programs, projects, and plans for the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s Youth Education Team. Under minimal direction, the person in this position will help coordinate the Earth Camp program for
5th graders and assist with other
youth education programs . Essential duties will include designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating equitable educational and outreach programs that promote water quality conservation and flood safety awareness and initiatives; teaching youth education programs in the field; coordinating and managing educational or outreach events and small projects, contracts, marketing, and on-line literature content; and developing, establishing, and managing service agreements with other programs, departments, and agencies. This position will provide leadership; lead cross-functional and departmental conservation project teams; work assignments; evaluation; training; and guidance to others.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.
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.
ASSESSMENT :Candidate selected to interview may be subject to a written assessment(s) to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.
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
here for more information.
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 must be submitted with the employment application, but do 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.
• Include any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience.
• 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.
Pay Range
$31.81 - $39.76
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 50% telework schedule within a two-week period after the initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 09/24/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas, 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience coordinating education and/or outreach programs.
- Teaching experience as a formal or informal educator.
- Supervisory and mentorship experience.
- Knowledge about environmental science, particularly related to aquifers, watersheds, and water quality.
- Fluent in conversational Spanish.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
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.
Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational or outreach programs that promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives. Coordinates and manages educational or outreach events, small projects, contracts, marketing, and on-line literature content to promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives Analyzes energy, water, or natural resource conservation-related research findings to inform or make recommendations on program structure or program delivery to City leadership and other stakeholders. Develops, establishes, and manages service agreements with other programs, departments, and agencies. Researches energy, water, or natural resource conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives. Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on energy, water, or natural resource conservation to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders. Provides analytical support for policy briefs and program development related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation. Prepares grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation. Reviews permit or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to technical reports, studies, and other departmental written materials. Provides technical advice to Conservation Program personnel.
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 energy or water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
- Knowledge of applicable building codes, energy or water retrofit requirements and specifications.
- Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of department energy or water resource initiatives and targets.
- Knowledge of construction materials, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in using computers and related software.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Ability to negotiate.
- Ability to determine quality of materials, workmanship and compliance with specifications..
- Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations.
- Ability to lead cross-functional and departmental project teams.
- Ability to operate and maintain testing and diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to use graphic instructions, such as blue prints, schematic drawings, plans, maps or other visual aids.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the position are graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of related experience. Masters Degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* 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 Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* Please describe your experience coordinating education and/or outreach programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your teaching experience, including trainings, certifications, and what ages and topics you have taught.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience supervising and mentoring others.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your training and field experience in environmental science, particularly related to aquifers, watersheds, and water quality.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please rate your Spanish speaking skills as follows:
- 0) No Proficiency (you may know a few words, but you cannot engage in basic conversation)
- (1) Elementary Proficiency (you can form basic sentences, including asking and answering simple questions)
- (2) Limited Working Proficiency (you can handle basic commands and limited casual conversations);
- (3) Professional Working Proficiency (you can speak at a normal speed in the language, have developed an extensive vocabulary, and can hold extensive conversations)
- (4) Full Professional Proficiency (you can have advanced discussion on a wide range of topics, including technical topics related to your field)
- (5) Native/Bilingual Proficiency (you were either raised speaking the language or have been speaking it so long that you are completely fluent)
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Resume Cover Letter
Optional Documents
