Environmental Program Coordinator (Onsite Water Reuse Program)

Requirements

• Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to four (4) years
• Preferred Experience:
• Experience coordinating interdepartmental environmental and/or water conservation reports
• Experience with commercial water use compliance programs to track potable water savings and monitoring requirements for water conservation and/or water reuse projects
• Experience in database development for tracking conservation and reuse water savings and program performance
• Experience reviewing site developm

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About This Position ABOUT AUSTIN WATER: For over 100 years, Austin Water has been committed to providing safe, reliable, high-quality, and affordable water services to our customers. Today, we serve over 1,000,000 people in the Austin metropolitan area, across more than 548 square miles. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, we're not just keeping up-we're leading the way with sustainable infrastructure, advanced treatment technology, and environmental innovation. Austin Water consistently ranks among the best in the country when it comes to water quality. We also treat, return, and recycle wastewater in ways that protect environmental resources. Austin Water exceeds federal and state requirements for clean water and environmental compliance at our water and wastewater treatment plants. Job Description: Environmental Program Coordinator Purpose: 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: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. 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.

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