City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Green Building & Sustainability Manager

Under general direction, manages the daily activities, operations, and personnel in support of Austin Energy’s Green Building Division, including implementing Green Building and sustainability projects and programs that promote sustainability in design and construction.

1. Develops and implements short and long range plans, programs, and personnel to promote Austin Energy’s Green Building and sustainability projects and programs. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division.  Establishes processes and procedures to provide services in green building and sustainability, ensuring compliance with all city ordinances, practices, policies, and procedures.
2. Manages the development and implementation of Green Building and sustainability workshops, tours, conferences and other events to educate the design and construction industry and the public.
3. Develops a platform for communicating Green Building and sustainability efforts to the larger community and publishes annual reports on the status of plan(s) and related projects. 
4. Develops new contracts by negotiating with vendors/contractors; preparing scopes of work and/or specifications; writing contracts; writing terms and conditions; investigating alternative purchasing methods and recommending procedures for implementation.
5. Provides leadership, insight, and concepts into Green Building and sustainable public and community relations activities.
6. Researches and drafts documents for presentation and publication such as status reports and annual reports.
7. Prepares, presents, and monitors the Green Building division’s budget.
8. Coordinates joint activities of the Residential Program with S.M.A.R.T. Housing, NHCD, and Austin Water Utility.
9. Participates in workshops, public hearings, stakeholder processes, and team meetings. Represents Austin Energy’s Green Building and sustainability division before various formal, informal and advisory groups including officials of communities.
10. Fosters city-wide initiatives that can advance the principles, financial and environmental benefits from implementing Green Building sustainable best practices.  Promotes the City of Austin as a leader and model in the application of Green Building sustainable practices.

Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal.

Knowledge of green building and sustainability standards and legislation regarding state and local LEED mandates.
Knowledge of local, regional, and national Green Building and sustainability movements and issues.
Knowledge of construction materials and building codes.
Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation.
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 supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
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.
Ability to influence, persuade and market products and services to the building community.
Ability to understand industry trends, processes, and procedures.
Ability to understand the technical language associated with the construction industry.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with builders, developers, contractors, architects, general public, and city employees.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or in a field related to the job, plus seven (7) years of related experience.
Masters degree may substitute for experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.