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Under general direction, this position coordinates and participates in interdepartmental and interagency environmental, conservation, and energy programs and projects to include community outreach, education, public presentations, and meetings. Serves as Department or Division liaison for various boards, commissions, special interest groups, outside organizations and other City Departments and Divisions.

Job Description:

Purpose:

Under general direction, this position coordinates and participates in interdepartmental and interagency environmental, conservation, and energy programs and projects to include community outreach, education, public presentations, and meetings. Serves as Department or Division liaison for various boards, commissions, special interest groups, outside organizations and other City Departments and Divisions.

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.

Communicates project and program information to internal and external customers through presentations, reports, tours, instructional videos, and technical training. Compiles, analyzes, interprets, and develops informational and educational materials. Prepares necessary reports and documents for support of projects and programs. Maintains technical awareness of internal and external business issues at it relates to area of responsibility. Represents Department or Division by interacting with various boards, commissions, special interest groups, outside organizations, and other City Departments and Divisions. Trains, coordinates, and supervises the work of volunteers. Responds to requests from the media. Evaluates projects, programs, and performance measures and 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 and divisional processes and procedures.

Responsibilities - Supervisor 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 practices, policies, 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.
  

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 and Certifications Required:

None.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience (as a formal or informal educator).
  
• Training and field experience in environmental science and/or teaching outdoors.
  
• Bilingual (Spanish)
  
• Experience working with students with special needs.
  

Notes to Candidate:

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

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The City of Austin Watershed Protection Department is looking for an environmental educator to teach our Earth Camp program for 5th graders (www.austintexas.gov/earthcamp) and assist with our other youth education programs (www.austintexas.gov/watershed/YouthEd). This work involves teaching outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Field sites could include creeks, parks, hiking trails, caves, gardens, and schools. This position will involve communicating project and program information to internal and external customers, interpreting and creating educational materials, and assisting in the development of short- and long-range plans for projects and programs. Essential duties involve teaching students and the public about watersheds, the Edwards Aquifer, flood safety, and actions people can take to improve water quality in our creeks and springs; communicating with priority stakeholders; gathering input from the community; providing information and resources to the community; organizing/maintaining/transporting/loading/unloading educational supplies/resources; driving to various sites around Austin; and representing the Department at community events.

Location:
505 Barton Springs Austin, Texas 78704

Days and Hours:
20 hours per week, generally occurring between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. M-TU and 8:30 a.m. - 2:30p.m. on W-TH, with the ability to telework (up to 60% of time worked) when conducting work that does not require being in person. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

Salary Range:
$24.08 - $27.93, depending on qualifications and experience.

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.

Important Note to Applicants:
Please be aware that the Job Posting Close Date reflects the final day to apply, but the posting will close at 11:59 PM the day before the date
listed. All application steps, including attachments and submission, must be fully completed before that time.

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Closing Date/Time: 2025-10-10

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