Conservation Program Supervisor

Job Description:

Conservation Program Supervisor

Description

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, Resource Management, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years.
• Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• None.

Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Applied Watershed Science section ( AWS ) integrates watershed science into the Watershed Protection Department’s policies, practices, programs, and projects. Staff in this group work on a diverse set of watershed studies, including groundwater, stormwater, and baseflow water quality monitoring, as well as aquatic and riparian ecosystem studies. They also assess and develop best practices for stormwater treatment of urban runoff, and experimental design for various water quality research projects.

The role of this position is to oversee a surface water monitoring team. As a Conservation Program Supervisor, you will lead a team of four+ scientists who are responsible for managing scientific research projects for which you will set performance expectations, coach staff on their work performance, provide guidance in projects, review deliverables, and evaluate progress in completing assigned tasks.

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

BENEFITS :
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click here for more information.

ABOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION (Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:

• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter is required. It does not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.

Pay Range
$35.50 - $45.27
Hours
8 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 01/13/2025 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:

• Experience leading or supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientists involved in environmental research.
• Experience designing and implementing environmental scientific studies or monitoring programs.
• Research experience in the analysis of environmental data, the use of statistical tools and models, particularly in one or more of the following topics hydrology, baseflow & stormwater monitoring, chemistry, and sediment transport.
• Experience with reporting, editing, publication, and presentation of scientific research projects.
• Experience with project management and budgets.
• Ability to travel to more than one work location.

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.


Develops, revises, and implements standard operating practices, policies, and procedures for the section/division. Determines goals, objectives, and resource requirements for activities within the division. Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational or outreach programs that promote energy, water, or natural resource utility conservation awareness and initiatives. Monitors and evaluates program and policy effectiveness and implements improvement strategies. Research utility energy, water, or natural resource conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives. Coordinates division activities with other divisions and departments. Develops and implements multiple cross-functional, large projects, initiatives, and teams. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs or policy. Effectively communicates the section’s activities to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities - Supervision 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 City codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of utility conservation methods and procedures applicable to commercial, industrial, or residential uses.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of utility energy or water efficiency technologies, practices, programs, and rebate requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, utility energy, or water retrofit requirements and specifications.
• Knowledge of policy analysis and program management.
• Knowledge of principles and practices associated with the assigned program area(s).
• Skill in using computers and related software.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Skill in utilizing metrics and dashboards to present information.
• Skill in planning and organizing.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating policy and programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to look at situations systematically.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, tact, and diplomacy in all dealings and maintain confidentiality as required.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Conservation Program Supervisor position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Architecture, Business, Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, Resource Management, or in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of related experience, including two (2) years of experience which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. Graduation with a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience of up to two (2) years. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a criminal background check. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

* Describe your approach and experience leading or supervising a multidisciplinary team of scientists involved in environmental research. Please indicate the applicable positions held, and years of experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience with experimental design and implementation of scientific studies or monitoring programs. Please indicate the applicable positions held, years of experience, and a brief description of the studiest or monitoring programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in the analysis of environmental data using statistics and/or models, particularly in one or more of the following topics hydrology, baseflow & stormwater monitoring, chemistry, and sediment transport.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with reporting, editing, publication, and presentation of scientific literature on your research.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with project management and budgets.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents