Environmental Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• 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 or Certifications:

• None

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 :
Under minimal direction, coordinate environmental programs for the Pond Inspection & Dam Safety ( PIDS ), and the Water Quality Compliance ( WQC ) sections. Administer the City of Austin Barton Spring Zone Operating Permit ( BSZOP ) and Stormwater Discharge Permit ( SDPP ) programs. Develop and maintain databases to coordinate operations and measure performance. Coordinate fee collection processes. Assist customers with permit application submittals. Track and coordinate legal enforcement cases. Conduct data quality control review. Identify and implement business process improvements under the Division’s Quality Management System. Serve as a Records Coordinator. Work with external partners to help improve water quality programs.

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 is subject to pre-employment screening 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 or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter are required. They do not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$32.23 - $40.29
Hours
8 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 03/18/2025 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 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience administering a permit, payment or regulatory enforcement program.
• Experience identifying and implementing business process improvements.
• Records management experience, such as database and records library maintenance, quality control review of technical data entry, and responding to public information requests.
• Project management skills, including managing multiple high-level projects and deadlines, collecting input from stakeholders, and solving complex problems.
• Written and oral communication skills demonstrated through experience such as technical document writing and in-person or virtual meeting facilitation.
• 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.


Serve as coordinator or liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues and projects Communicate project and program information to internal and external customers Assist in management or resolution of interdepartmental and interagency conflicts Facilitate closure of litigated cases Negotiate permit and/or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors Develop/establish service agreements with other programs, departments and agencies Develop and manage contracts Manage and review environmental remediation plans Provide technical advice and assistance to City management, staff, contractors, and businesses Evaluate projects, programs and criteria Assist in the development and adoption of new City Code regulations, policies and procedures Assist in development of new/revised interdepartmental or interagency protocol or procedures Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to City Code, rules, policies and legislative bills Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to technical reports, studies and contract documents Review site plans, environmental site assessments and stormwater/effluent discharge proposals Evaluate existing conditions, collect samples, interpret sampling data, and develop corrective action plans Educate and conduct presentations to public Assist in the development of short and long range plans Prepare written reports, memoranda, letters, RFP / RFQ /IFBs and Standard Operation Procedures Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets Attend City Council, Board, Commission Meetings, etc. as a City/Department staff representative Respond 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
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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Environmental Program Coordinator are 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 the minimum qualifications as described?

• 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.

* Please describe your experience administering a permit, payment or regulatory enforcement program.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe a time when you identified and implemented a business process improvement.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your records management experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your project management experience and relevant skills.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your skill level with oral and written 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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• City of Austin

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