Environmental Program Coordinator (Located in the Office of Sustainability)

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

 

This position will play a pivotal role in the Office of Sustainability, with a primary focus of supporting City-wide efforts to improve air quality and reduce our impact on climate change. The position will work to support City climate action and sustainability goals and efforts, working collaboratively with internal and external groups.

This position will: 

1. Develop and implement a variety of air quality and climate programs, projects and activities.
2. Coordinate meetings, engagement, and planning with existing organizations and stakeholders to understand air quality and climate mitigation/adaptation needs
3. Collaborate with organizations and stakeholders to plan and develop programs and activities or improve air quality and implement climate mitigation/adaptation initiatives.
4. Assist with management of a City Commission including development of meeting agendas, notes, and planning.
5. Serve as City representative before community groups, businesses and/or the media.

The following documents must be attached to be considered for this position:

1) Résumé 
2) Cover Letter

When completing the City of Austin employment application: 
Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. Be sure to include your specific work experience that relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position on your application. Please do not use phrases like “see resume” within your online application. The information provided in your resume must match the information in the job application. Your resume will not substitute for a complete employment application. 
 

If you are selected to interview: 
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.

$29.25 – $37.96

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Other hours, days, as needed.

• Knowledge of conservation, climate protection, air quality, and sustainability trends and communication strategies.
• Skill in leading collaborative processes with cross-functional teams from various City departments, organizations and business entities, and community members.
• Skill in interpreting, organizing, prioritizing, executing and coordinating complex assignments, projects and programs.
• Skill in public presentations to executive management, City Council, community organizations, Boards and Commissions, and the general public. Poise in public settings.
• Skill in organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, programs and projects.
• Skill in analyzing data, especially cost/benefit analysis.
• Project planning and project management experience.
• Ability to work well with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds and experience, including community leaders, residents, service providers, local officials and elected representatives.
• Skill in conducting community needs assessments to identify resources and solutions.
• Skill in facilitating consensus-building and public dialogues.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
1.Serve as coordinator or liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues and projects
2.Communicate project and program information to internal and external customers
3.Assist in management or resolution of interdepartmental and interagency conflicts
4.Facilitate closure of litigated cases
5.Negotiate permit and/or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors
6.Develop/establish service agreements with other programs, departments and agencies
7.Develop and manage contracts
8.Manage and review environmental remediation plans
9.Provide technical advice and assistance to City management, staff, contractors, and businesses
10.Evaluate projects, programs and criteria
11.Assist in the development and adoption of new City Code regulations, policies and procedures
12.Assist in development of new/revised interdepartmental or interagency protocol or procedures
13.Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to City Code, rules, policies and legislative bills
14.Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to technical reports, studies and contract documents
15.Review site plans, environmental site assessments and stormwater/effluent discharge proposals
16.Evaluate existing conditions, collect samples, interpret sampling data, and develop corrective action plans
17.Educate and conduct presentations to public
18.Assist in the development of short and long range plans
19.Prepare written reports, memoranda, letters, RFP/RFQ/IFBs and Standard Operation
Procedures
20.Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets
21.Attend City Council, Board, Commission Meetings, etc. as a City/Department staff representative
22.Respond to requests from the media
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others

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.

City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American 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 TTY (512) 974-2445.