Water Conservation/Public Affairs Specialist

The City of San Bernardino Municipal Water Department is seeking a self-starter able to work in a fast-paced environment responsible for performing a variety of administrative duties and participate in various activities in support of the Department's public information, community outreach, and conservation programs; assist with the coordination of the Department's water conservation and water efficiency programs; participate in and support regional and state-wide conservation efforts and initiatives; and represent the Department in the community and at professional meetings as required.

This is a journey level in the Water Conservation/Public Affairs series. Incumbents are required to exercise some independent judgment in performing work assignments, handle and prioritize multiple support functions independently and efficiently, and possess substantial knowledge and understanding of the functions of the work unit operations in performance of work assignments. Direction is received from the Water Conservation/Public Affairs Coordinator. Supervision is received from the Deputy General Manager..

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree with major coursework in communication, marketing, public relations, or business or public administration, one of responsible experience that included journey level administrative and/or financial functions in customer service, public relations, and/or water conservation program administration that included administrative functions, a valid California Class "C" driver's license, ability to speak, write, and understand Spanish, in addition to English, to effectively communicate with Spanish speaking members of the public, and able to work flexible and extended hours including numerous nights and weekends.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in communication, marketing, public relations, business or public administration, environmental science or closely related field;

One (1) year of experience that included journey level administrative and/or financial functions in customer service, public relations, and/or water conservation program administration, that included journey level administrative or financial functions.

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in communication, marketing, public relations, business or public administration, environmental science, or closely related field;

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience which included journey level administrative and/or financial functions in customer service, public relations, and/or water conservation program administration.

Certificates: Must obtain and maintain a valid AWWA Water Conservation Practitioner Grade 1 certificate within 24 months of appointment.

Must be able to work flexible and extended hours including numerous nights and weekends.

There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in a variety of environmental conditions. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting and operate office equipment. Must be able to transport materials and supplies weighing up to 55 pounds and to travel to various indoor and outdoor locations. Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents. Must be able to hear in the normalaudio range with or without correction. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.