City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

Division Manager, Water Conservation

Under general direction and working independently, this position is responsible for providing leadership and management of Austin Water's Water Conservation Division. This position is responsible for research, development, and evaluation of water conservation policies and procedures.

1. Oversees, plans, develops, and implements water conservation programs and policies, consistent with Austin Water’s long-term goals related to water conservation strategies.
2. Coordinates water conservation program activities with various Local, Regional, State, and Federal agencies and municipal boards and commissions in order to promote conservation.
3. Performs budget development and execution, management of contracts, and service delivery.
4. Participates in the development of long-term strategic goals related to water conservation efforts, and recommends changes to City codes relating to water management.
5. Reviews and analyzes data of water supply and demand in order to promote and validate current and proposed conservation programs.
6. Oversees the use of data from various sources and analytical methods to quantify and track water savings from water conservation program and strategy implementation.
7. Assists the Public Information Office with marketing and education of water conservation programs.
8. Interprets public input and recommendations to evaluate conservation initiatives.
9. Stays current with new trends and innovation in water conservation management methods and techniques, including regulatory and legislative issues.
10. Participates on cross-divisional teams and coordination efforts with other division/departments, including those led by others.
11. Presents to executive management on division matters, attends industry, community, Council and Board and Commission meetings as required.
12. Ensure division functions are in compliance with all appropriate sections of the City code and other ordinances.

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

• Knowledge of industry trends regarding conservation initiatives.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing water use and conservation.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and managing multiple complex projects concurrently.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in handling conflict resolution.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in participating on project teams, including those led by others.
• Ability to lead teams of professionals in delivering high quality public services.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to work with large groups with diverse interests and agendas to develop consensus solutions.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to productively contribute to cross divisional coordination efforts.

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Public Administration, or Business Administration, plus six (6) years of experience in a related field, including four (4) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.