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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Environmental Conservation Information Specialist
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (50) Para-Prof
Class Code: 13622 Salary Grade: IF2
Approved: November 22, 1998 Last Revised: June 06, 2023

Purpose:
 

Under general direction, this position coordinates and participates in interdepartmental and interagency environmental, conservation, and energy programs and projects to include community outreach, education, public presentations, and meetings. Serves as Department or Division liaison for various boards, commissions, special interest groups, outside organizations and other City Departments and Divisions.
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. Communicates project and program information to internal and external customers through presentations, reports, tours, instructional videos, and technical training.
  2. Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and develops informational and educational materials.
  3. Prepares necessary reports and documents for support of projects and programs.
  4. Maintains technical awareness of internal and external business issues at it relates to area of responsibility.
  5. Represents Department or Division by interacting with various boards, commissions, special interest groups, outside organizations, and other City Departments and Divisions.
  6. Trains, coordinates, and supervises the work of volunteers.
  7. Responds to requests from the media.
  8. Evaluates projects, programs, and performance measures and criteria.
  9. Assists in the development of short-and long-range plans for projects and programs.
  10. Reviews and interprets policies, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
  11. Assists in the development of departmental and divisional processes and procedures.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

None.
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 practices, policies, and procedures.
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
  • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
  • Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

None.

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.