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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Watershed Protection Manager
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 10198 Salary Grade: VF0
Approved: Last Revised: June 16, 2021

Purpose:
 

Under limited direction, this position develops, implements, and manages core functions of the Watershed Protection Department that provide development review and inspection services, and programs or projects related to reducing the impact of flooding, erosion, and water pollution for the City of Austin. 
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. Develops, executes, and evaluates strategic short- and long-range plans including three- to five-year forecasting for a variety of projects, programs, and section activities.
  2. Reviews, prepares, consolidates, and monitors budget of assigned section.
  3. Coordinates activities within the section between the Watershed Protection Department and City departments; and with outside consultants, engineers, associations, regulatory agencies, neighborhood associations, and general public.
  4. Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, ordinances, and Federal or State regulations.
  5. Evaluates programs for effectiveness and accomplishment of goals.
  6. Develops/reviews, revises, and approves procedures and specifications for plant, field, or laboratory operations, equipment, and technical instrumentation; analytical testing procedures; quality control programs; safety programs; and training programs.
  7. Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments.
  8. Facilitates, conducts, and attends meetings and represents the section on behalf of the division manager, assistant director, department, and City.
  9. Provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external customers.
  10. Attends meetings and conducts presentations to Boards and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.
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 program management.
  • Knowledge of principles and practices associated with assigned Watershed program area(s).
  • Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of management principles related to Watershed project and program activities.
  • Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Skill in strategic planning and budgeting.
  • Skill in oral and written communications.
  • Skill in planning, interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and implementing programs, projects, and activities.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Skill handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in analyzing problems related to service delivery.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees, City management, political offices, and the public.
  • Ability to train others.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of experience which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.
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.