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 offers a comprehensive benefits package, including city‑subsidized health benefits, life and disability insurance, voluntary benefits, a robust pension plan with TMRS, and a casual dress code.

• 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 provide 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 update 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field, with three (3) years of applicable industry experience preferred. Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is acceptable. Possess a valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• 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).

• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Skill in creating spreadsheets, charts, tables, graphs, and reports.
• Skill in preparing Word documents and PowerPoint presentations.
• Skill in oral presentations to various audiences such as City management, City Council, industry groups, school program attendees, and other groups.
• Skill in operating various office equipment, including computers and software.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with co‑workers.
• Ability to provide superior customer service to internal and external customers.

• Physical Demand:
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