Job Description:
The City of Austin's Wildlands is now hiring an Environmental
Conservation Program Manager to lead the Balcones Canyonlands
Preserve (BCP). BCP is not one single tract of land but a system of
preserves that exists as a multi-agency conservation effort operating
under a regional 10(a) permit issued under the Endangered Species Act
by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFW). The City of Austin's BCP
is managed as habitat for eight endangered species-two neotropical
migratory songbirds and six karst invertebrates-and 27 species of
concern. In addition to existing as habitat for endangered species,
these lands provide habitat for numerous native plants and animals
and contribute to improved air and water quality and quality of life
for the people of Austin.
Qualifications:
Desirable candidates will have experience negotiating regulatory
compliance issues with state and federal environmental agencies;
managing and review programs/projects; performing supervisory duties;
developing, monitoring, and evaluating program and resource budgets,
performing public relations, and developing short and long range
planning activities. Additional desired qualifications are included
in the job announcement.
Salary:
$27.16 - $35.31 per hour
Last Date to apply:
February 22, 2012
Website:
<http://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/30525>http://www.austincityjobs.org/postings/30525
(must apply online)
Contact:
COA HR
E-mail:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Phone: 512-974-3210
