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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Environmental Program Coordinator
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 13658 Salary Grade: IA1
Approved: July 22, 1998 Last Revised: September 11, 2017

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.
1.Serve as coordinator or liaison for interdepartmental and interagency issues and projects
2.Communicate project and program information to internal and external customers
3.Assist in management or resolution of interdepartmental and interagency conflicts
4.Facilitate closure of litigated cases
5.Negotiate permit and/or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors
6.Develop/establish service agreements with other programs, departments and agencies
7.Develop and manage contracts
8.Manage and review environmental remediation plans
9.Provide technical advice and assistance to City management, staff, contractors, and businesses
10.Evaluate projects, programs and criteria
11.Assist in the development and adoption of new City Code regulations, policies and procedures
12.Assist in development of new/revised interdepartmental or interagency protocol or procedures
13.Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to City Code, rules, policies and legislative bills
14.Review, evaluate and recommend revisions to technical reports, studies and contract documents
15.Review site plans, environmental site assessments and stormwater/effluent discharge proposals
16.Evaluate existing conditions, collect samples, interpret sampling data, and develop corrective action plans
17.Educate and conduct presentations to public
18.Assist in the development of short and long range plans
19.Prepare written reports, memoranda, letters, RFP/RFQ/IFBs and Standard Operation
Procedures
20.Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets
21.Attend City Council, Board, Commission Meetings, etc. as a City/Department staff representative
22.Respond 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. 
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, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Public Administration, Business Administration, Planning, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field.
Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Related experience may substitute for education up to four (4) 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.