Program Manager II (Environmental Sciences)

Job Description:

Program Manager II (Environmental Sciences)

Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, including two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project, or program management capacity.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid Texas Class C Driver License.
Notes to Applicants
The Program Manager II provides oversight and leadership for multiple regulatory compliance programs managed by Austin Energy Environmental Services.

The primary responsibilities for this position include:

• Serve as primary point of contact (technical & operational) for multiple environmental compliance programs to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and lead day-to-day program operations, including logistics planning, contractor management, regulatory reporting, budget management, etc.
• Participate in strategic planning process to define program direction and prioritize needs.
• Work closely with other Environmental Services work groups in execution of departmental objectives and large-scale projects.
• Coordinate contract management activities for associated programs, including RFI / RFP preparation, vendor evaluation, invoicing, tracking expenditures relative to budget, QA/QC, and contract compliance oversight.

Working with Austin Energy 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.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held.
• Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on application.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as “see résumé” will not be accepted. You may use “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.
• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class “C” Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin’s Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

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.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT :
This position is considered FLSA Exempt. Exempt employees are salaried and, except as provided, are not eligible for overtime compensation.

This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71

Hours
Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
Job Close Date 11/19/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 4815 Mueller Blvd, Austin Texas 78723 Preferred Qualifications

• Multifaceted experience and knowledge of environmental programs and regulations including TSCA , RCRA , TCEQ solid waste, SPCC , TPDES , DOT , Tier II, etc
• Experience coordinating regulated/non-regulated waste management
• Experience with waste minimization, source reduction programs and with recycling programs.
• Experience coordinating programs with $2M+ annual operating budget.
• Experience supporting and working with diverse teams within a large organization.
• Experience with databases for compliance purposes
• RCRA Certification or ability to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment

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 and implements full-scale programs that may have multiple internal and external stakeholders. Determines program goals, objectives, and resource requirements. Establishes program standards, methods, policies, and procedures. Coordinates and collaborates with multiple stakeholders involved in or affected by programs. Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, and implements improvement strategies. Develops, manages, and monitors the program budget and associated projects and provides financial information. Assists in the development, management, and submittal of proposed budget forecast planning. Manages, coordinates, implements, and monitors projects associated with assigned programs. Interacts with internal and external customers. Investigates and responds to inquiries from the public and other departments. Attends meetings and conducts presentations Board and Commissions, City Council Committees, City Council, and other related agencies.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

May be responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for discharge.
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 principles and practices associated with assigned program area(s).
• Knowledge of fiscal planning and budget preparation and monitoring.
• Knowledge of management principles related to municipal project and program activities.
• Knowledge of City practice, policy, and procedure.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and implementing programs and activities.
• Skill in interpreting, organizing, coordinating, and executing assignments, projects, and programs.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
• Ability to exercise good 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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus four (4) years of experience in a field related to the job, two (2) years of which were in a supervisory, project or program management capacity. Do you meet the minimum qualifications of this position?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Valid Class C Driver License. Do you have a Valid Class C Driver License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Valid Class C Driver License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’s Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe any relevant work experience associated with environmental compliance (TSCA, RCRA, SPCC, Tier II, TCEQ solid waste, TPDES, ), including specific details of your role in coordinating logistics/operations, technical oversight, and/or regulatory reporting.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience coordinating the activities of contractor(s), and describe some lessons you have learned on how to optimize contractor performance.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience in managing program financial operations, including tracking expenditures relative to a budget.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please detail your experience with waste minimization, source reduction and landfill diversion programs.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience with single-stream recycling programs in a commercial or industrial setting?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe your experience with using databases and software for environmental compliance.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience supporting and working with diverse teams within a large organization.
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your current RCRA certification status?

• Currently possess a RCRA certification
• Currently in training for RCRA certification
• No certification but able to obtain one within six (6) months of hire

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents