Water Programs Specialist - Water Resources

WATER PROGRAMS SPECIALIST - WATER RESOURCES -NONRESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION

This recruitment is open until the position is filled.

First review of applications will occur on February 29, 2024

Annual Salary Range:

$79,624 - $106,299

The City of Tempe offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Pay Increases occur in July
• 13 Paid Holidays, 1 Personal Day, 8 hours Winter Holiday Leave
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 9.33 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Uniform Credit, Jeans and Safety Boot Allowance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Wellness Program Discount on health premiums
• Medical Reimbursement Program; $53/month
• Tuition Reimbursement; $6,000/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457, 401K, and Employer contribution

To view the employee benefit summary, please visit:

Employee Benefit Summary

Department / Division:

Municipal Utilities/Water Utilities

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

This position is classified as safety sensitive.

Schedule:

Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Job Number:

RC#902027

DESCRIPTION:

This position will perform a wide variety of duties involving nonresidential conservation.

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provide technical expertise and assistance in the development, monitoring and implementation of the non-residential water conservation programs.
• Provide water consultations and audits to include leak detection, quantification of landscape water usage and station flow rates and irrigation controller scheduling.
• Promote participation in nonresidential water conservation programs to commercial, industrial, and institutional/educational customers; work in collaboration with other city sections and organizations that primarily serve nonresidential customers.
• Provide technical support and assistance to nonresidential customers related to water conservation and efficiency.
• Respond to complaints concerning water wasting on nonresidential properties; assist with resolution of water waste complaints on residential properties as needed.
• Generate water budget reports for landscape meters accounts; measure land cover and create reports for new customers with landscape meters; coordinate communications for landscape meters that have overlap with residential customers.
• Represent the Department and City and participate in regional and intergovernmental programs and committees on various conservation issues, including AMWUA’s Commercial Programs Workgroup and the SHADE Committee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Work Experience:

Requires two (2) years of experience in water conservation programs, water or energy efficiency consultations or educational outreach. One (1) year of lead responsibility in the area of assignment is preferred.

Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Years of experience are based upon a full-time work schedule (2,080 hours per year). The sum of an applicant’s full-time and/or part-time qualifying work experience must meet or exceed the stated minimum qualification. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.

Education:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural resource management, public administration, sustainability or a field related to the core functions of the position.

The term “equivalent” means that directly related work experience exceeding the required work experience will substitute in equal time increments for college-level education, for example: one year of additional directly related work experience will substitute for one year of college education (30 credit hours).

Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations:

Possession of a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants considered for this job classification must pass the following:

• Criminal history background investigation
• Post offer/pre-employment drug screen. Employees in safety-sensitive job classifications are prohibited from all marijuana usage whether medical or recreational

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

For a complete list of City of Tempe job descriptions go to:

Job Descriptions | City of Tempe, AZ

This position is FLSA Exempt which means employees are not eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.

Employees in this position are represented by the United Arizona Employees Association (UAEA).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The City of Tempe is an Equal Opportunity / Reasonable Accommodation employer. The City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, familial status, age, disability, and United States military veteran status. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will make a reasonable accommodation(s) during the recruitment & selection process. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 480-350-8276. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.