Data is as of 6/15/2025.
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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Division Manager, Watershed Protection
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 13087 Salary Grade: VD4
Approved: September 28, 1999 Last Revised: January 16, 2025

Purpose:
 

Under general direction and working independently, this position organizes, develops, and manages core programs, projects, and activities within a division of the Watershed Protection Department. 
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.
  1. Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews development and coordination of a division with the Watershed Protection Department.
  2. Develops, manages, and implements strategic business plan for the division.
  3. Develops, manages, and provides goals and priorities for department programs.
  4. Develops, manages, and monitors division operating budget(s).
  5. Develops, monitors, and reports on performance measures for the division.
  6. Presents to executive management on division projects and activities; and attends industry, community, City Council, and Commission meetings, as required.
  7. Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and City codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  8. Monitors contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  9. Develops, manages, implements, and monitors standard operating procedures, policies, and procedures.
  10. Coordinates department projects with City departments, department consultants, and other similar service providers and interacts with internal and external customers to assess and deliver business services.
  11. May represent Director, Assistant Director, and department at industry functions.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

Responsible for the 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 Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
  • Knowledge of community resources available and how to use them effectively.
  • Knowledge of contract writing, negotiating techniques, contract law, bid evaluation, and cost/price/value analysis.
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
  • Knowledge of municipal government operations and applicable regulations.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques, methods, and principles.
  • Knowledge of the principals and practices of public administration.
  • Skill in analyzing problems related to service delivery.
  • Skill in conducting presentations on behalf of a public entity.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Skill in directing the activities of a large and complex organization.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in planning and organizing.
  • Skill in projecting needs for equipment and personnel and formulating operating budgets.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.
  • Ability to negotiate and make independent judgments.
  • Ability to resolve contractual or purchasing issues.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field, plus six (6) years of experience, including three (3) years of experience in a leadership or management capacity.
  • Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of leadership or managerial experience.
  • For Field Operations & Customer Service Division Manager ONLY: Experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.