What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Conservation Specialist position at Employer City of Redlands?
Description
Under general supervision, develops, implements, and monitors water conservation programs for residential and non-residential customers; performs various compliance inspections and water consultations. Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
Examples of Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Implements, monitors, reviews, and participates in a variety of customer service and conservation related activities;
- Identifies conservation program tasks needed to assist with grant program development and related activities;
- Assists in the coordination, development, and delivery of conservation programs and training with staff, consultants, and other agencies;
- Participates in auditing and enforcing conservation programs and ordinances;
- Conducts water audits, investigations, and inspections for residential, commercial, and industrial customers;
- Responds to customer inquiries and provides recommendations on water usage and conservation techniques, equipment improvements, and other methods of achieving efficient water use;
- Maintains a variety of records and files to assist with the preparation of correspondence and reports; prepares and submits required reports;
- Plans, organizes, and coordinates participation in community outreach events;
- Maintains awareness of new developments in the field of water conservation, including technologies and techniques; and
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Experience:
- One year of experience in customer service and water conservation programs.
Education:
- Equivalent to a high school diploma.
- College level coursework in Business, Public Administration, Environmental Science, Public Relations, Marketing or a related field is desired. For degrees or college level coursework obtained outside of the U.S., an official equivalency evaluation is required.
- Possession of a Water Use Efficiency Practitioner Grade 1 certification, or the ability to obtain within one year; and
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License at the time of appointment.
Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
- Ability to work in a standard office environment and use standard office equipment;
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
- Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, sit, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel;
- Occasionally required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull; and
- Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate “See Resume”.
Proof of education, such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees, must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please note, the City of Redlands’ preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify, and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Julie Maher at jmaher@cityofredlands.org or Sophia Diaz at sdiaz@cityofredlands.org
Benefits associated with this position include:
- Medical Insurance – City pays between $800 and $2,100 p/mo for employees and eligible dependents depending upon level of coverage;
- Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
- Vision Reimbursement – up to $300 per year
- State Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance - $25,000
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
- The City participates in Social Security
- Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
- Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
- 14 Paid Holidays plus 4 Floating Holidays
- Longevity Pay
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.
Salary : $300 - $2,000
