What are the responsibilities and job description for the Conservation position at City of Georgetown?
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Coordinating water conservation programs, projects, and plans. Develops and implements new programs and projects required by system growth, efficiency improvements, and regulatory requirements.
This is a temporary (less than 6 months), full-time position. Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume.
- Communicates and interacts with public to promote an understanding of water conservation.
- Prepares and makes formal presentations to Home Owners Associations, civic organizations and at public events.
- Monitors and evaluates existing water conservation programs to determine customer participation, actual usage reduction and overall effectiveness of program;
revises program as appropriate.
- Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on water conservation to inform customers, City leadership, and other stakeholders.
- Conducts irrigation system audits, evaluating consumption data, recommending irrigation controller settings and suggesting more efficient water usage options.
- Develops City policies, procedures, and regulations for water conservation program; researches water conservation policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend s changes to conservation initiatives.
- Collaborates with other area water conservation personnel to benchmark water and drought restrictions and programs and to implement common water conservation policies and standards, when appropriate.
- Plans, coordinates and staffs special events, workshops and educational programs for local schools to promote water conservation;
works with other city departments to promote water conservation.
- Develops and manage water conservation program budget; purchases and maintains inventory of conservation aids and promotional maters for presentations, public events, and for use by other departments promoting conservation through other forums.
- Assists field operations manager with review of projects; ensures new facilities are incorporated into existing programs, processes, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Environmental Studies, Natural Science, Planning, and Resource Management or in a closely related field.
Two (2) years of full-time related experience. OR High school diploma or equivalent. OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of :
- Water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
- Safety practices and procedures.
- Federal, State and Local water conservation laws, regulations, practices and techniques.
- Methods of data collection and analysis
- Principles and methods of budget preparation and monitoring.
Skill in :
- Analyzing the effectiveness of conservation programs and initiate program improvements.
- Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Planning and goal setting.
- Using computer and related software.
- Implementing programs and related policies and procedures.
- Calculating budget expenditures and make predictions; calculate area, volume and capacity.
- Making judgments pertaining to repair needs and supply needs.
- Finding safe effective solutions to problems.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Valid Class C Texas driver's license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.
Hiring Range : $15 - 20 hourly.
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Temporary (Fixed Term)-Full time
Last updated : 2024-06-26
Salary : $15 - $20