About
- About
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District is committed to conserving, protecting, recharging, and preventing waste of groundwater and preserving all aquifers in the District. The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District was created in 1987 with a directive to conserve, protect, and enhance the groundwater resources in its jurisdictional area.
Aquifer Science
- Aquifer Science
  
  BSEACD Aquifer Science team provides sound science to support policy and tactical decisions made by the District that affect water supply users and endangered species habitat. Collecting basic hydrogeologic data and planning and executing projects enhances the understanding of the water resources within the District’s boundaries.
Regulatory Program
- Regulatory Program
  
  The Regulatory Compliance Team is responsible for a wide range of the District’s responsibilities. Regulatory Compliance Team members have also actively attended and participated in community outreach and regional development and planning groups and served as District liaisons to local municipalities, political subdivisions, permittees, and licensed drillers and pump installers in the area.
Education
- Education
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer District actively participates and hosts events designed to engage and educate groundwater users and District residents. Events include stewardship awards, festivals, creek cleanups, presentations to schools and community groups, and teacher trainings.
Projects
- Projects
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District has a number of special projects to help advance the scientific understanding and better manage groundwater resources within the District.
Publications
- Publications
  
  One of the most effective ways to conserve, protect, and manage our the groundwater resources is to keep you informed of the science, current conditions, and regulations affecting our District. Sign up on the Friends of the District email list and receive: Quarterly newsletters, Aquifer status updates, Drought declarations, Conservation information, and Important news.
Transparency
- Transparency
  
  The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District strives to meet a high standard by providing clear, consistent pictures of spending, and by sharing information in user-friendly formats, to promote financial transparency and accountability, not only through financial reports but also through summaries, visualizations, downloadable data, and other relevant information.

Publications

Job Posting: General Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION: General Manager
COMPENSATION: Competitive salary and benefits
POSTING DATE: November 15, 2019
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

JOB SUMMARY

The Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District (District) is a Groundwater Conservation District with jurisdictional area including parts of Travis, Hays, and Caldwell counties. The General Manager (GM) of the District functions as the chief operating officer responsible for managing all District operations to serve the District’s mission of conserving, protecting, preserving, and enhancing the aquifers within the District. The GM reports to, and is directed by, the Board of Directors through the Board President and is responsible for the overall operations and day-to-day activities of the District. The primary areas of responsibility include programmatic planning and administration; stakeholder relations and regional planning; staff management and development; and financial administration.

Download full BSEACD General Manager Position Announcement

TO APPLY
The District is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified and interested candidates should submit a complete application package including their resume and a one-page cover letter describing in narrative form how they are best qualified for this position. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted via direct mail or email:

BSEACD
Attn: Dana Christine Wilson
1124 Regal Row
Austin, Texas 78748
dana@bseacd.org