Environmental Program Coordinator- Austin Watershed Protection

City of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin's Watershed Protection department seeks a senior coordinator to lead floodplain management activities under NFIP, coordinating across departments and external agencies. You will review plans, advise management, and help develop regulations.

The role requires strong project management, interagency communication, and experience with floodplain programs. This position reports to the department and offers the chance to influence city-wide environmental policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field and six years of related experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to four years.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interagency liaison

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree substitution

Job description

About This Position

Job Description

Under minimal direction, coordinates interdepartmental and interagency environmental and/or conservation programs or projects, serves as a liaison for interdepartmental and interagency environmental/conservation issues, and coordinates and supports the environmental/conservation activities of a division/section for various projects and programs.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• 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 - 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 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System Program (CRS)
• Knowledge of the flood insurance process and federally backed flood insurance procedures
• Experience in the management of complicated programs that require extensive documentation, coordination across multiple organizations, and outreach activities
• Experience in the development of standard operating procedures, quality control procedures, and training material and in communicating this information to a variety of audiences
• Excellent organization and communication (oral, written, and presentation) skills related to the management of complex programs
• Familiarity with the City of Austin's or other communities' land development code and criteria associated with floodplain regulations and floodplain management

Compensation Range

The annual hiring range for this position is $72,220.00-$90,280.00

Notes to Candidate

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: Watershed Protection

POSITION OVERVIEW

The purpose of this position is to coordinate floodplain management-related activities required by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and