Environmental Program Coordinator (City of Austin Employees Only)

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
None.
Notes to Applicants

The Development Services Department ( DSD ) assists homeowners, business owners, and contractors when they build, demolish, remodel or perform any type of construction to ensure compliance with applicable city and building codes. The Urban Forest Program is housed within DSD and is dedicated to enhancing Austin’s quality of life by fostering a healthy urban forest for all.

DSD is seeking an Environmental Program Coordinator to work within the Urban Forest Program to engage with the Austin community, develop partnerships, provide training and education, and monitor tree related contracts.

Employment Application:
The City of Austin Employment Application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered. A detailed, complete employment application is required.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all relevant employment to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• This detailed application will be evaluated for the qualifications and will be used to establish base pay if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job titles, number of employees supervised and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. Describe your specific experience for each position including all job duties and responsibilities.

Post Interview Verification:
If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, DSD -HR will contact the current and former employer, as well as the professional references listed in the application. Please ensure the contact information on the application is accurate. Top candidates will also be required to provide proof of education from an accredited organization, copies of any professional licenses or certificates listed on the application and a copy of your DD-214 if claiming veteran’s preference.

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.

Critical Employee: Critical employees are considered necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .
Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29 per hour
Hours
Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Limited telework opportunities may exist; Occasional weekends and evenings may be required due to business needs.
Job Close Date 12/30/2024 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Development Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive, Austin, TX 78752 - PDC Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to fluently communicate in English and Spanish.
• International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist or the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Experience engaging with diverse communities.
• Experience developing educational curriculum.
• Experience with digital storytelling and visual communication.
• 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.

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

Responsibilities- Supervision 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 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.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
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 (*).
* This position requires 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. Do you meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

* Are you a current City of Austin employee?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 Investigation.

* Select the statement that best describes your English/Spanish bilingual fluency level.

• I speak both English and Spanish fluently
• I speak some Spanish
• I understand some Spanish
• I am fluent in English only

* Are you an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or have the ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire?

• Yes, I am an ISA Certified Arborist
• No, I am not an ISA Certified Arborist, but I am eligible to become certified

* Briefly describe your experience working with diverse communities.
(Open Ended Question)
* As related to this position, describe your experience in the development, design and coordination of educational activity curriculums.
(Open Ended Question)
* Briefly describe your experience with digital storytelling and visual communications.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents

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