Emergency Management & Safety Program Consultant

City of Austin; United States; On-site; USD 97,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career development

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks a Program Consultant for Emergency Management and Occupational Safety to provide strategic leadership across TPW. You will oversee emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and safety programs, coordinating with executives, managers, and external partners to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance.

The role requires delivering proactive risk management, incident analysis, and cross‑department collaboration to strengthen operational resilience and service delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field with 5 years of related work including 2 years as project manager.
• OR Nine years of work experience in engineering, architecture or related area including two years as a project manager. Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated project claims, disputes and contentious issues.
• Manage, review, approve and process contracts and documents.
• Manage and initiate review and/or design of engineering/architectural projects, including related documentation.
• Assigns projects, establishes schedule, monitors performance of staff, provides guidance and leadership, and ensures project completion within timelines.
• Inspect and monitor projects for legal, regulatory and initiative compliance.
• Develop standard operating procedures, policies, and ordinances.
• Develop and monitor performance criteria.
• Manage project budget and schedule.
• Administer consultant, licensed professional, and Legal Department services.
• Provide technical advice and assistance to city management, field personnel, contractors, etc.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Oral and written communication

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture or related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Financial systems software

Job description

The City of Austin seeks a Program Consultant for Emergency Management and Occupational Safety to provide strategic leadership across TPW. You will oversee emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and safety programs, coordinating with executives, managers, and external partners to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance.

The role requires delivering proactive risk management, incident analysis, and cross‑department collaboration to strengthen operational resilience and service delivery