Conservation Program Coordinator (Watershed Youth Education Team)
City of AustinAustin, TX, US
30+ days ago
Salary
$31.81–$39.76 hourly
Job description
Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates educational or outreach programs that promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives.
Coordinates and manages educational or outreach events, small projects, contracts, marketing, and on-line literature content to promote energy, water, or natural resource conservation awareness and initiatives
Analyzes energy, water, or natural resource conservation-related research findings to inform or make recommendations on program structure or program delivery to City leadership and other stakeholders.
Develops, establishes, and manages service agreements with other programs, departments, and agencies.
Researches energy, water, or natural resource conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives.
Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on energy, water, or natural resource conservation to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders.
Provides analytical support for policy briefs and program development related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation.
Prepares grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to energy, water, or natural resource conservation.
Reviews permit or plan revisions with project engineers and contractors.
Reviews, evaluates, and recommends changes to technical reports, studies, and other departmental written materials. Provides technical advice to Conservation Program personnel.
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 energy or water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
Knowledge of applicable building codes, energy or water retrofit requirements and specifications.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of department energy or water resource initiatives and targets.
Knowledge of construction materials, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws.
Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in using computers and related software.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Skill in planning and organizing.
Ability to negotiate.
Ability to determine quality of materials, workmanship and compliance with specifications..
Ability to handle conflict and uncertain situations.
Ability to lead cross-functional and departmental project teams.
Ability to operate and maintain testing and diagnostic equipment.
Ability to use graphic instructions, such as blue prints, schematic drawings, plans, maps or other visual aids.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with city employees and the public.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation.