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Job Description
Minimum Qualifications- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years.
- Master’s degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
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 purpose of this position is to help teach the City of Austin Watershed Protection Department’s Earth Camp and Earth School programs for 5th graders (www.austintexas.gov/watershed/YouthEd) ,; coordinate inventory, storage, and maintenance of educational resources for the Community Education Team; and assist with other Community Education projects and programs as needed. Under general direction, this position coordinates and participates in interdepartmental and interagency environmental and conservation programs and projects, including community education, presentations, and meetings. Essential duties include teaching students and the public about flood safety and actions that impact water quality; developing informational resources; organizing/maintaining/transporting/loading/unloading educational supplies/resources; managing storage spaces for the Community Education Team; checking in/out tabling supplies; working with Fleet to maintain the Community Education Team’s two vehicles; ordering educational supplies; preparing reports and documents for support of projects and programs; evaluating projects, programs, and performance measures and criteria; assisting in the development of short-and long-range plans for projects and programs; traveling to various sites around Austin; and representing the Department.
EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION :
Job Offer is contingent on passing a Criminal Background Investigation.
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.
$24.56- $28.80
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Job Close Date 10/17/2024 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 78704 Preferred Qualifications- Teaching experience (as a formal or informal educator).
- Training and field experience in environmental science.
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to travel to more than one work location.
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Communicates project and program information to internal and external customers; through presentations, reports, tours, instructional videos and/or technical training. Compiles, analyzes, interprets and develops informational and/or educational materials. Prepare necessary reports and/or documents for support of project/program. Maintains technical currency and awareness of internal/external business issues at it relates to area of responsibility. Represents Department/Division by interacting with various boards, commissions, special interest groups, outside organizations and other City Departments/Divisions. Trains, coordinates and supervises the work of volunteers. Responds to requests from the media Evaluates projects, programs and performance measures/criteria. Assists in the development of short- and long-range plans for projects and programs. Reviews and interprets policies, codes, regulations and ordinances. Assists in the development of departmental/divisional processes and procedures.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
None.
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 applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The 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 (*).
* This position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, plus two (2) years of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education up to the maximum of four (4) years. Master's degree may substitute for experience up to two (2) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?- Yes
- No
- ◦Speak, read, and write in both languages fluently
- ◦Speak English and Spanish fluently
- ◦Speak some Spanish
- ◦Fluent in Spanish only
- ◦Fluent in English only
(Open Ended Question)
* What is your training and field experience in environmental science?
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe a situation when attention to detail was important in accomplishing an assigned task and how you demonstrated attention to detail.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). 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 CBI to be hired.- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
- Yes
- No
Optional & Required Documents
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