City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Administrator, Sustainability

Under minimal direction, this position manages the implementation of the City of Austin's long-range solid waste management plan, including the Zero Waste Plan. Fosters community-wide initiatives that can advance the principles and financial and environmental benefits from implementing sustainable best practices. Promotes the City of Austin as a leader and model for other communities in the application of sustainable practices.

1. Is responsible for oversight and implementation of the City of Austins long range solid waste management plan and Zero Waste Plan.
2. Serves as primary liaison for the City of Austins long range solid waste management plan and Zero Waste Plan before various formal, informal and advisory groups including officials of communities. Represents Solid Waste Services interests and positions before national and local governmental officials, boards, commissions, and community organizations.
3. Provides technical assistance to Division Manager, Department Director, City Manager and the Austin City Council.
4. Develops a platform for communicating the Citys sustainability efforts to the larger community and publish annual reports on the status of such plan(s) and related projects.
   Coordinates related efforts to reach stated goals within the Solid Waste Services Department and other City Departments. Coordinates promotional and outreach efforts for Zero Waste activities.
5. Participates in workshops, public hearings, stakeholder processes, and team meetings as the City of Austins Zero Waste Plan representative.
6. Provides leadership, insight, and concepts into zero waste and sustainable public and community relations activities.
7. Develops performance measures for implementation of the City of Austins Zero Waste Plan.
8. Researches and drafts documents for presentation and publication such as status reports and annual reports. Develops and manages contracts related to the City of Austins Zero Waste Plan.
9. Promotes Solid Waste Services mission, policy, and initiatives before National and Local agencies and organizations.

• Knowledge of reporting concepts and preferred business practices.
• Knowledge of project management and internal control concepts and practices. Knowledge of environmental planning, statistical analysis, communications business and economics or public administration.
• Knowledge of Waste Reduction, Waste Minimization and Integrated Waste Management initiatives.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy and procedures.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Ability to negotiate acceptable conclusions in competitive environments.
• Ability to coordinate complex projects in a changing industry.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Public Policy and Administration, Planning, Business Administration, or a related field plus four (4) years experience working in local governments or in an organization that developed partnerships and collaboration between public and private entities.