Water Conservation Specialist jobs in Castle Rock, CO

Centennial Water & Sanitation District is seeking applicants for the Water Conservation Intern position. This paid internship assists with the implementation of the District’s water conservation program, ensuring that customers comply with rules and regulations, providing information and educational support, assisting other staff members with special projects, routine maintenance of a ColoradoScape demonstration garden, and developing a water conservation project.

If you have an interest in water conservation and are currently enrolled in an affiliated program, we strongly encourage you to apply.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with the implementation of programs for water conservation efforts addressing both indoor and outdoor uses in all customer categories.
• Plays a significant role in executing measures intended to reduce customer water demands, including during droughts.
• Reviews and analyzes alternative measures to develop and recommend specific water conservation programs.
• Prepares and disseminates technical and educational information through various platforms such as presentations, written materials, and other outreach and promotional processes in collaboration with the Community Relations department.
• Collects and analyzes data and technical information related to water usage, water audits and conservation program effectiveness.
• Performs on-site water conservation audits for customers and evaluates irrigation system operations. Provides information and educational support to customers, including specific water conservation behaviors, irrigation practices and controller programming.
• Maintains the ColoradoScape demonstration garden located at the District’s office building; tasks may include hand weeding, watering, minor irrigation fixes, mulching, and pruning.
• Manages the use of two District vehicles during the irrigation season.

WORK SCHEDULE

Generally, works Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 5:00pm. Upon request and pending approval from the Water Efficiency Coordinator, part-time and compressed work schedules can be accommodated. This position will also work one weekend day per month to represent the District at various community events. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position works under the supervision of the Water Efficiency Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be a minimum of 18 years of age.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Working knowledge of computer programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and use other computer software and tools.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data using fundamental math and basic engineering computations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; speaking and writing effectively.
• Must work effectively with staff members, individual customers, other organizations, and the public.
• Effectively diffuse confrontational situations involving disgruntled customers in a calm professional manner.
• Manage priorities, multiple concurrent assignments, and organize and coordinate tasks.
• Represent the District in a professional manner and maintain positive working relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Conduct public presentations concerning water conservation and the District’s conservation programs.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Irrigation system controllers and water efficient irrigation devices, hand tools commonly used for landscape maintenance, personal computers, Office 365, spreadsheet applications, graphics, web-based and database software, calculator, multi-function printer/copier, portable or mobile radio, cellular telephone, automobile, or light truck.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office and in outside weather conditions including inclement weather. The employee regularly works on or in the premises of the District’s customers. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and contact with water from irrigation, plumbing fixtures, and other sources.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application or resume, rating of education and experience, interview, reference check, background check and job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the District’s and requirements of the job change.

Centennial Water & Sanitation District is dedicated to the principles of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age over 40, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 

Pre-employment screening includes a background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

ABOUT US

Centennial Water & Sanitation District has provided water and wastewater services to Highlands Ranch residential and commercial customers for more than three decades. Centennial Water strives to ensure that our water resources are used wisely. Centennial Water’s strategy is to optimize the use of surface water. Over the past 25 years, approximately 90 percent of the water supplied has come from renewable river supplies.

Our Vision

To set the standard of excellence for community-based water and wastewater utility services through innovative practices in finance, operations, and resource management. 

Our Mission

Provide safe, sustainable, and reliable water and wastewater utility services to our customers with superior quality and value.

Our Core Values

• Safety - We work to ensure a safe environment for our employees and our customers.
• Teamwork - We collaborate with internal teams and regional partners to achieve our goals.
• Vision - We remain forward thinking to identify opportunities to benefit our community. We strive to provide leadership within the water and wastewater industry.
• Excellence in Service - We strive for excellence in all facets of our industry, including customer service, water quality, and environmental stewardship.
• Integrity - We take pride in our work and demonstrate honest and ethical behavior to ensure we meet our obligations. We respect the valuable resources that we are entrusted with and are committed to protecting them.

We are accepting applications for at least two weeks or until the position is filled.

Submit applications at centennialwater.org/apply or if viewing this posting from our career center, click "Apply" below.