Water Conservation Officer (Part-Time)

Description

The City is looking for a proactive individual who enjoys working outdoors and interacting with the public. The ideal candidate will be able to effectively and courteously educate residents on efficient watering practices, manage water conservation programs, monitor water waste within the City, and enforce the Water Conservation Ordinance when needed. This position requires significant walking.

Example of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to citizen complaints regarding water wasting violations; investigate and resolve problems, provide water conservation information to public by phone and in person regarding code regulations.
• Conduct field reviews and investigate possible wasting water violations; contact responsible persons in person; issue citations; perform follow-up field review to be assured that remedial action has been taken.
• Develop, monitor, and implement water conservation awareness program, and other related programs in classroom settings or to other organizations/groups, as requested.
• Compile information and prepare correspondence and staff reports on a variety of water conservation matters and attend meetings as required by the Department Head.
• Develop and maintain on-going community contacts with local businesses, social service agencies, and community groups; serve as a community resource for water related issues.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Laws, regulations and procedures related to wasting water enforcement.
• Investigation principles and practices.
• Training in horticulture, agriculture, and/or nursery operations is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of water conservation programs.

• Arrive at assigned place of work on time in a dependable manner; work varied hours, including weekends, holidays, early morning and late evening.
• Work independently, set goals and meet established deadlines.
• Learn and explain appropriate City water conservation and enforcement codes and ordinances.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Read and interpret written instructions and reset irrigation timers.
• Work as team member with other divisions of the Public Works Department and other City Departments.
• Deal courteously and firmly with the public as needed.
• Effectively deal with irate persons, confrontational situations, and other adverse situations.
• Learn to use radios, personal computers, and other office equipment.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the course of work, including other departments, outside agencies and the general public.
• Ability to speak Spanish is desirable.

• Drive a standard vehicle to get to desired locations.

Supplemental Information

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required experience, knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and a minimum one (1) year of active code enforcement experience involving a high degree of public contact, investigative or inspection skills, or any combination thereof.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to speak in audible tones so others may understand clearly in normal conversations and on the telephone; Ability to hear normal speech and other audible events, even in combination with other environmental noise; Mental acuity to perform the essential functions of this position in an accurate, timely fashion; to make good judgements and decisions; and to evaluate the results of decisions and judgements. Able to lift, bend, stoop, walk on uneven terrain, reach overhead, push, pull, squat, twist, and turn; Depending on the weather, work outdoors in the heat, cold, dust and sun glare.