What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water and Energy Crew Leader position at Larimer County?
Overview
The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) promotes individual development through service for the benefit of our environment and community. Programs empower members to develop personal and professional skills, gain environmental awareness and actively engage in the community, while developing self-sufficiency to help them become productive members of our community. The LCCC is an accredited corps through the Colorado Youth Corps Association and The Corps Network and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Water and Energy program is a partnership with the City of Fort Collins Utilities and City of Loveland Utilities that serves to provide their customers with free, basic efficiency assessments and toilet installations. This is a seasonal program that operates January - May every year and has been running since 2009. This program aims to provide Northern Colorado residents with more efficient products that will lower utility usage and bills and education on local resources and rebates to further improve their homes!
The Water & Energy Crew Leader provides general support to Water and Energy programming which includes, but is not limited to, performing basic home efficiency assessments when crew members are absent, scheduling assessments and toilet installation appointments, troubleshooting, organizing inventory, and training and assisting crew members. The Crew Leader will receive training from the Program Coordinator on how to perform basic home efficiency assessments and how to install high efficiency toilets before crew members start their service. Reports to the Corps Program Coordinator. Anticipated end date of position mid-May, 2027.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the potential to work 1–3 weekend events. Employees will be excused from work on the following County-scheduled holidays: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24–25, 2026), New Year’s Day (January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), and Presidents’ Day (February 15, 2027).
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
What We're Looking For
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.
The Larimer County Conservation Corps (LCCC) promotes individual development through service for the benefit of our environment and community. Programs empower members to develop personal and professional skills, gain environmental awareness and actively engage in the community, while developing self-sufficiency to help them become productive members of our community. The LCCC is an accredited corps through the Colorado Youth Corps Association and The Corps Network and is based in Fort Collins, Colorado.
The Water and Energy program is a partnership with the City of Fort Collins Utilities and City of Loveland Utilities that serves to provide their customers with free, basic efficiency assessments and toilet installations. This is a seasonal program that operates January - May every year and has been running since 2009. This program aims to provide Northern Colorado residents with more efficient products that will lower utility usage and bills and education on local resources and rebates to further improve their homes!
The Water & Energy Crew Leader provides general support to Water and Energy programming which includes, but is not limited to, performing basic home efficiency assessments when crew members are absent, scheduling assessments and toilet installation appointments, troubleshooting, organizing inventory, and training and assisting crew members. The Crew Leader will receive training from the Program Coordinator on how to perform basic home efficiency assessments and how to install high efficiency toilets before crew members start their service. Reports to the Corps Program Coordinator. Anticipated end date of position mid-May, 2027.
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the potential to work 1–3 weekend events. Employees will be excused from work on the following County-scheduled holidays: Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24–25, 2026), New Year’s Day (January 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), and Presidents’ Day (February 15, 2027).
Responsibilities
What you'll be doing:
- Provides support for the Water and Energy program
- Performs basic supervision of six crew members
- Organizes inventory for water and energy saving products
- Manages the workflow of permit applications and approvals
- Schedules assessments and responds to inquiries from program participants
- Attends tabling events and perform outreach to advertise the Water and Energy program to community members
- Assists Program Coordinator with training six crew members to perform basic home efficiency assessments
- Assists Program Coordinator with leading morning meetings and end of day debriefs
What We're Looking For
- Perform basic home efficiency assessments (i.e. install lightbulbs, faucet aerators, showerheads, toilets, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, clotheslines and furnace air filters)
- Have customer service experience
- Be skilled in effective problem solving in a variety of settings
- Use excellent organizational, oral communication, writing and data entry skills
- Demonstrate an elevated attention to detail
- Ideally have prior participation in a conservation corps program
- Enjoy a mix of field (40%) and office (60%) duties
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Prior participation in a conservation corps program (preferred)
To move forward in the hiring process, candidates must meet the required minimum qualifications. That said, we encourage you to think about your unique background and skills before applying. People often underestimate how their experiences match up with a role’s needs. We encourage you to apply if you meet the minimum qualifications and believe your skills and perspective can add value to this position.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Possession of a valid Driver's License by date of hire required.
For all temporary positions, sick leave and our Employee Assistance Program are available and other benefits may be available.
To view information on Larimer County's Benefits, visit https://www.larimer.gov/hr/benefits .
Supplemental Information
An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing.
All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.
Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.