Environmental Conservation Program Manager (Austin Climate Action & Resilience)

Requirements

• Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
• Licenses and Certifications Required:
• As required in a related area
• Experience leading collaborative processes with cross-functional teams from various City departments, organizations, business entities, and/or community members
• Experience managing, interpreting, organizing, prioritizing, and executing complex assignments, projects and programs
• Experience presenting to executive leadership and/or the public
• Ability to travel to more than one work locations
• Notes to Candidate:
• Austin Climate Action & Resilience is on a mission to protect and improve Austin's quality of life now and for future generations by leading efforts to achieve:
• net-zero community-wide greenhouse gas emissions
• a healthy and just local food system
• a thriving urban forest
• a climate adaptive city
• Our vision is for Austin to be a thriving, equitable, and resilient community.
• Primary duties in this role include:
• Lead high-impact projects and programs that advance the Austin Climate Equity Plan and the Comprehensive Climate Implementation Program.
• Manage projects and priority climate initiati

Benefits

Additional Information

About This Position Austin Climate Action & Resilience is hiring an Environmental Conservation Program Manager to join its Climate Team, which leads Citywide efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate climate action. Applicants will join a motivated, nimble team of professionals focused on making progress towards ambitious climate goals. This critical role will lead high-impact projects to advance the City's climate goals, strengthen cross-departmental coordination, and move our work from planning to implementation. We are seeking a collaborative, relational, and self-directed climate professional with strong technical expertise, project management skills, and a commitment to delivering meaningful climate outcomes for Austin. Job Description: Environmental Conservation Program Manager (Austin Climate Action & Resilience) Purpose: Under minimal supervision, plan and direct environmental and/or conservation program strategies to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. Develop, and implement program policies, procedures, and systems to maintain and enhance the organizations adherence and responsiveness to environmental and conservation issues. 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. Negotiates regulatory compliance issues with State and Federal environmental agencies. Manages and review programs/projects. Administers programs. Markets programs. Develops, monitors, and evaluates program and resource budgets. Develops, manages, and administers contracts. Develops training for internal and external customers. Develops and maintains program policies and standard operating procedures. Develops, reviews, interprets, and rewrites ordinances, codes, and regulations. Performs public relations functions. Participates in short- and long-range planning activities. Develops and manage quality control initiatives. Develops and conduct audits. Assists with evaluating bid proposals. Performs supervisory duties i.e., hiring, promoting, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, etc. Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. 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 supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of City practices, policies, 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.

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