Water Conservation Program Manager

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Application Deadline:

January 10, 2025

Compensation Details:

Full Pay Range

64,001.60 - 92,872.00

Generally, the hiring range is from the minimum up to 80% of the range.This is a full-time salaried position.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility Group:

Non Union (30 Hours)

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Job Description Summary:

Under general direction, the Water Conservation Program Manager oversees and coordinates the implementation of the City’s water conservation programs. This position oversees planning and implementation of programs and events, compiles and analyzes data regarding the City’s water use and conservation programs, manages consultant contracts, as well as collaborates with other City departments, local and regional water conservation groups, community members and other stakeholders. Strong teamwork, coordination and customer service skills are essential to success in this position.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Takes a lead role in managing the City’s water conservation program, including:

• Develop and manage water conservation strategies, programs, and initiatives identified in the City’s Water Efficiency Plan including managing contracts, contractors, and consultants.

• Serve and act as the City’s liaison on water conservation for other City of Boulder departments and organizations such as Colorado Waterwise, and regional drought coordination efforts.

• Assemble data and complete water efficiency reporting for the State water efficiency data portal.

• Partner with data analysts, communications, and customer service staff to identify and implement water conservation opportunities.

• Organize and present information at meetings, workshops, training sessions, etc. Prepare reports and written analyses for review by city departments, advisory boards, City Council, and the public.

• Coordinate with internal and external partners to develop demonstration gardens and develop educational material around water wise demonstration gardens.

• Manage and implement an appliance direct install/voucher program.

• Analyze water usage data and identify recommendations to minimize water loss. Collaborate with other City of Boulder departments to implement water loss recommendations and maintain the water loss audit data.

• Manage and implement a landscaper certification program for the City of Boulder.

• Lead education and outreach efforts with the community and other city departments on water conservation, including development and maintenance of a public website for water conservation-related information.

• Research and maintain a working knowledge of best practices that are appropriate for the Boulder’s diverse community to address water conservation.

• Provides information to the public and other city departments regarding the city's raw water supply system, its operation and water conservation program by answering phone calls, e-mails, and other direct public inquiries.

• Performs related duties as required to meet the needs of the city.

• Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents.  Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.  Uses all required safety equipment and follows all safety regulations, policies and procedures.  Reports all accidents and damage to city property.

• Knows and complies with all city and department policies; participates in professional trainings and development; and adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Competencies

  • Relationship Builder – Actively listens to concerns and is open to the ideas of colleagues, city leadership and community members. Recognizes the importance of collaboration and can build lasting relationships and connections with other city employees, community members and external partners.

  • Organized – Can proactively and effectively plan, prioritize, and execute work in a timely fashion and meet project deadlines. Has attention to detail and can map out processes and effectively track progress. Is dependable and reliable.

  • Flexible, Creative and Courageous – Adaptable to changing circumstances and priorities. Able to identify and suggest creative solutions to unique problems.

  • Conflict Resolution – Comfortable with conflict and differences of opinion.  Anticipates potential areas of conflict and proactively works to address and deescalate. Able to steer, redirect and/or reframe conversations in productive and collaborative directions.

  • Customer Service – Compassionate and empathetic. Communicates tactfully and effectively, with excellent verbal and written communication and ability to gracefully set boundaries. Is patient with people and processes and models professional maturity in dealing with all people.

• Ability to deal effectively with the public.

• Ability to lead projects, tasks and associated teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear and concise written correspondence, reports, and recommendations; and to make oral presentations.

• Effective organization skills, including the ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to effectively use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, email and electronic calendars.

• Capacity to develop working knowledge of City water supply system, water policies, and water resources.

• Ability to walk, kneel, and climb while performing field work. Ability and willingness to perform outdoor field work in a variety of weather conditions and wear appropriate personal protection equipment.

• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

• Valid driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Five (5) years’ experience with water conservation.

• Knowledge and experience with best practices to address water conservation, climate change and sustainability.

• Knowledge of City and local raw water delivery systems and their operation.

• Proficiency with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

• Knowledge of waterwise landscaping.

• Ability to coordinate several projects at once.

• Prior experience managing or supervising contractors and consultants.

• Relevant experience working on projects or programs that required involvement of stakeholders with varying interests, concerns, and backgrounds.

• Planning, managing, renovating, and building large-scale public or private gardens, commercial scale landscapes, grounds, or campus environments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s Degree in sustainability, environmental engineering, environmental studies, public administration, or related field from an accredited university

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a water conservation related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISION

Supervision Received:  Civil Engineering Senior Project Manager

Supervision Exercised:  None

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical demands: Primarily sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 20 pounds; occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; frequent hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment; vision for reading, recording, and interpreting information; speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with others. Periodic visits to field or construction work sites requiring walking over rough surfaces and climbing. 

Work Environment: Works primarily in a home or an office environment. Routine visits to work sites, including outdoor sites in a variety of weather conditions and where there is exposure to open trenches, moving equipment, traffic, mechanical and electrical equipment, and open water. Travel and local commuting between city office buildings and other Boulder locations can be expected.  Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities with minimal supervision in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises.

Machines and equipment used include but are not limited to the following: Hand tools, power tools, water measuring devices, water flow recording devices, water system operating equipment, valves, ditch headgates, motor vehicles, GPS equipment, personal computer and telephone. Frequent use of standard office equipment including computers and mobile devices.

Additional Job Description:

Last updated September, 2023

The City of Boulder is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected statute. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please send a request to riskmanagement@bouldercolorado.gov.