NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Environmental Specialist Sr (Climate Change Mitigation and Resilience)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $81K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Specialist Sr to play a key role in the Environmental Resilience Program (ERP) aimed at mitigating climate change effects on vulnerable populations in Travis County. The role involves community engagement, data collection, and research to support greenhouse gas emissions reduction and enhance local resilience to climate hazards.
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Responsibilities
Develops, implements, performs duties of and/or administers a group of countywide natural resource and environmental quality programs or a single program that require a high level of technical skill, specialized knowledge, or expertise as reflected by an accredited certification or extensive experience. Includes planning, carrying out and evaluating projects and activities in support of the programs. Manages multiple projects, contracts and activities consistent with authorized scope, schedule and budget
Coordinates efforts with contractors, department staff, other departments and agencies, the regulated community, stakeholders and the general public. Serves as departmental liaison for the designated programs
Analyzes and interprets Federal, State and Local environmental regulations. Recommends, develops and implements procedures and projects consistent with environmental regulations. Makes recommendations on compliance to the department and the regulated community
Prepares cost estimates, plans and specifications for outside goods or services within the designated areas of program specialization. Prepares request for proposals, assists in contract negotiations with outside vendors and manages approved contracts. Develops purchase requests for supplies and services required for assigned programs and projects. Assists with development of grant proposals, applications, and contracts for services with other agencies as sources for additional funding
Analyzes, evaluates and presents data, maintain databases and prepares written reports. Presents findings and reports to department staff and management, other agencies, the Commissioners Court and the public
Conducts education and outreach to the general public by participating in information meetings, trainings, and conferences to explain issues related to the programs goals. Represents the department by working closely with groups, community members and organization representatives
Conducts advanced level technical inspections, analyses and or investigations
Specific to grants area of specialization: Administers preparation and submission of grant applications for new and continued funding of programs through Federal, State, Local and County sources, including maintaining grant accurate records and prepare monthly reports of progress, monitoring contractual compliance, reviews projects, coordinates efforts between funding agencies, and schedules items for approval
Specific to grants area of specialization: Identifies funding sources, develops projects and writes grant proposals. Communicates and meets with funding agencies, and assists with taking the application through the approval process. Responds to information requests
Serves on committees and task forces dealing with environmental or grants issues
Reviews projects in the Natural Resources and Environmental Quality programs. Reviews project operations to ensure timely submission of progress reports
Supports civil enforcement, as required
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Technical Writing or a directly related field AND three (3) years experience in the program specialization areas listed above
Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job
Valid Texas Driver's License
Depending on assigned duties, may require certification in the designated specialty field such as: International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Arborist Certification, International Erosion Control Association (IECA) certification (e.g. Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control, CPESC), Pest Control Applicator License, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), or Certified Grant Management Specialist as recognized by the National Grants Management Association
Preferred
Fluent in Spanish (verbal and written)
Knowledge of local area, especially communities in Travis County outside Austin
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance
No-cost, on-site Health and Wellness clinic
Longevity pay
Paid vacations
Sick time
Personal holidays
Industry competitive salary structure
Friendly, stable work environment
Credit Union
Deferred Compensation
Direct Deposit
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Organizations
Employee Health & Wellness Clinic
Holidays
Insurance
Longevity
Parking
Personal Holidays
Retirement
Sick Leave
Parental Leave
Tuition Refund
Vacation
Workers' Compensation
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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