Environmental Program Manager

Travis County, TX
Austin, Texas

Environmental Program Manager
Hiring salary range: $80,000 to $100,000
Final filing date: Friday, March 1, 2024.

Travis County’s Transportation and Natural Resources (TNR) department is seeking to fill the Environmental Program Manager position. This is an exciting role for an experienced leader to manage, plan, organize and supervise the Environmental Quality Program as well as staff and project teams engaged in developing and carrying out programs and projects related to environmental protection including air quality, solid waste, environmental regulation and compliance, and stormwater management on a county-wide basis. The preferred candidate will collaborate and coordinate with other departments, local, state, and federal agencies, and public stakeholders. The position will advise department management and the Commissioners Court on environmental quality matters.

Candidates shall have experience with all aspects of environmental quality programs and demonstrated skill in project and program management. The preferred candidate will have verifiable experience managing environmental regulation and compliance programs as well as developing and implementing environmental rules and technical standards. The incumbent will be proficient in budget management, have outstanding written and communication skills, and the ability to create collaborative relationships with public officials, representatives of public agencies and Travis County residents.

The County requires candidates to have a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or a directly related field and five (5) years of experience in natural resources or environmental analysis and grant management, including both program development, implementation, and grant administration, including two (2) years of mid- to senior level supervisory or management experience. A master’s degree and demonstrated successful experience in a variety of environmental quality program areas are preferred.

This position is eligible for a remote/hybrid work schedule! Travis County prides itself on offering opportunities of advancement for current employees as well.