Assistant Director, Austin Watershed Protection - Modeling, Monitoring, and Compliance (MMC)

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Austin is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Director of Watershed. This executive role directs watershed management, flood mitigation, water quality initiatives, and strategic planning to support resilience.

The successful candidate will guide daily operations, oversee programs, manage personnel and budgets, and foster partnerships with community organizations and agencies to advance environmental compliance and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the strategic leadership and daily operations of the Watershed Department.
• Oversee watershed protection, flood risk reduction, stormwater management, and environmental programs.
• Manage personnel, budgets, and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations and governmental agencies.

Job description

The City of Austin is seeking an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Director of Watershed. This key leadership position assists in directing watershed management, flood mitigation, water quality initiatives, environmental compliance, capital improvement projects, and strategic planning efforts that support the community's long-term resilience and sustainability.

• Assist in the strategic leadership and daily operations of the Watershed Department.
• Oversee watershed protection, flood risk reduction, stormwater management, and environmental programs.
• Manage personnel, budgets, and capital improvement projects.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Foster partnerships with community organizations and governmental agencies.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in advancing the department’s strategic planning initiatives, environmental monitoring efforts, and regulatory compliance programs.