Water Conservation Coordinator

SUMMARY

Under general direction develops and administers water conservation programs in adherence to local state and federal requirements; educates notifies and instructs customers regarding efficient water use and practices; maintain records regarding water conservation activity; gathers analyzes and interprets data and information for the evaluation of customer water usage; develops and presents program concepts processes procedures and standards for city-wide implementation; develops media educational material; educate consumers at various community events and venues including schools; participate in multi-agency community outreach events and activities.

Performs professional engineering work involved in design CAD surveying mapping construction management and inspection of water irrigation and landscaping projects.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises direct supervision over maintenance and office staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Water Conservation Duties

• Manage a comprehensive municipal water conservation program to meet Utahs regional water goals.
• Evaluate new and existing water savings programs for potential water savings and new project implementation. Administer current water conservation programs and rebates.
• Collect interpret and analyze water use data to disseminate usage data in a form that is usable/actionable for City water users (residents / businesses) to reduce water use and evaluate progress towards meeting conservation goals among these water users. Recommend new water-saving equipment.
• Develop and manage a water conservation public education and outreach program including design and implementation of water conservation educational displays.
• Participate in creating and promoting water conservation regulations and make policy recommendations for improvements of water conservation goals and objectives. Help forecast short-term and long-term water supply and demand.
• Apply for and manage water conservation grants.
• Serve as the Citys representative at community meetings to promote water conservation techniques.

Development Review Duties

• Review subdivision plans site plans and private contract projects for conformance with City ordinances policies standards and accepted engineering practices; meet with architects engineers and developers to provide review of development concept and design.

Project Engineering Duties

• Act as a project engineer; research applicable codes regulations and requirements for assigned projects; develop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications.
• Perform bid phase services including planning and directing a pre-bid conference interpretation of plans and specifications preparation of addenda analysis of bids and the recommendation of award; obtain necessary outside agency permits and right-of-way descriptions for property acquisition by Citys property agent
• Coordinate construction phase services including construction administration testing and inspection; prepare and administer construction phase documents including progress payments field changes change orders and ensure compliance with plans specifications and contract documents provide interpretations as required.
• Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints; conduct detailed investigations to determine any problems responsibilities and feasible solutions; prepare correspondence and coordinate with interested parties foster teamwork and cooperation with other divisions agencies and stakeholders

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.

Experience: Two years experience in civil engineering or related field.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid Utah Drivers License
• Possession of State Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate (E.I.T.) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of water system irrigation and landscape design.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products (Word Excel PowerPoint etc.). Knowledge of principles of irrigations systems plumbing and municipal water systems.
• Knowledge of data analysis techniques; customer surveys water conservation techniques and efficiency measures and effective internet utilization
• Skills to analyze water conservation problems identify alternatives and recommend solutions.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Learn principles and practices of water conservation.
• Learn Division of Drinking Water or EPA regulations for water quality parameters or requirements.
• Ability to understand interpret and apply City policies to field situations. Knowledge of laws legal codes court procedures precedents government regulations executive orders agency rules and the democratic political process as it applies to water conservation.
• Understanding of the city water system and the distribution system
• Learn to develop review and modify a full range of engineering plans designs and specifications specific to area of assignment. Learn management practices of the City for contracting bid procurement and consultant management.
• Principles practices and laws of land surveying and land development.
• Principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to work in a standard office environment with some ability to kneel stoop climb and lift 75 lbs.; some exposure to outdoors vibration and mechanical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

Required Experience:

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