Conservation Program Manager

Conservation Program Manager

The City of Cedar Park is hiring for a Conservation Program Manager to join our team in the Public Works and Utilities Department. Cedar Park is a well-organized city offering great benefits and perks available on your first day of employment including : City-subsidized health benefits; life and disability insurance; a variety of voluntary benefits; a robust pension plan with TMRS to set you up for a fulfilling retirement; a down-to-earth casual environment and dress code; and a positive team-oriented culture. This is an excellent time to join our team and truly make an impact in our local community!

Under the direction of the Senior Utility Business Operations Manager, the Conservation Program Manager is responsible for administering a broad range of conservation-related programs, ensuring that all compliance requirements and service objectives are met. Essential duties and job responsibilities include :

• Coordinate various conservation programs to include, but not limited to, HHW curbside collection, conservation rebates, water conservation programs and enforcement, conservation education programs.
• Implement, manage and report on various sustainability and resiliency programs, including those initiatives identified in the City's Master Resource and Resiliency Plan.
• Participate in industry-related groups such as the Central Texas Clean Air Coalition and Central Texas Water Efficiency Network.
• Collaborate with the Media and Communications Department regarding education and managing related outreach campaigns.
• Review and approve temporary watering variances, LCRA and City rebates, and manage conservation supplies.
• Perform water conservation outreach efforts, including, but not limited to, the tracking and processing of conservation-related violations and customer outreach related to violations.
• Investigate and answer citizen complaints and provides assistance related to city programs.
• Communicate and interact with the public to promote an understanding of conservation initiatives.
• Prepare and make formal presentations to City council, Homeowners Associations, public schools, civic organizations and at public events.
• Collaborate with other area water conservation personnel to benchmark water and drought restrictions and programs to implement common conservation policies and standards, when appropriate.
• Review and updates ordinance, develop communication and resources to support the City Council and various operational needs.
• Research energy, water, and natural resources conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend changes to conservation initiatives.
• Prepare studies, reports, briefs, or other written materials on energy, water, or natural resource conservation to inform customers and City leadership.
• Complete annual Water Conservation Reports to the Texas Water Development Board as required.
• Make updates to the City's Drought Contingency and Water Emergency Plan and Water Conservation Plan as required by TCEQ.
• Prepare grant applications to obtain funding for programs related to energy, water, and natural resource conservation.
• Provide technical advice to conservation program participants.
• Perform such other related duties as may be required.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, with three (3) years of applicable industry experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possess a valid Texas driver's license, with an acceptable driving record. Knowledge of environmental regulations regarding conservation requirements and initiatives, methods and techniques of conservation practices, municipal government operations, practices and codes, basic principles of data collection, collation, analysis, and dissemination, basic principles and procedures of record keeping; and some knowledge of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI). Skill / ability to able to work independently and make responsible decisions, skilled in creating spreadsheets, charts, tables, graphs, reports, skilled in preparing Word documents and PowerPoint presentations, skilled in oral presentations to various audiences such as City management, City Council, industry groups, school program attendees, other groups and various audiences, skilled in operating various office equipment including computers and software, able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers, skilled in maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, ability to provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.

Work conditions include physical demand able to lift 25 lbs., able to drive, able to kneel and squat for short periods of time, able to speak publicly to various audiences. Environmental demands this position mainly works in an office setting, with an occasional need to work outdoors (no uniforms provided for this position and no chemical exposure). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The City of Cedar Park complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure you are considered for this position. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the hiring manager. For consideration, please apply online at https : / / www.cedarparktexas.gov / .

The City of Cedar Park is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. As an EEO employer, the City will conduct its staffing activities, selection, promotion, demotion, transfer, training, and separation in accordance with Federal, State, and Local EEO laws and regulations as they affect the City. The City of Cedar Park will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, veteran status, or disability.