What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Education Instructor position at Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency?
JOB
We are hiring for two (2) vacancies.This posting will remain Open Until Filled.DEFINITIONUnder general direction, develops, plans, promotes, and conducts educational school programs for grades K-12 on water conservation, and environmental awareness; and facility tours; researches and conveys water related information relevant to schools to education programs K-12. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISEDReceives general direction from the Water Education Supervisor. Incumbents in this class do not exercise direction over agency staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides instruction to students regarding water resources and water conservation policies, programs, practices, and strategies. Plans, organizes, and implements a variety of environmental educational service courses and program classes for students K-12. Researches and conveys water related information relevant to agency’s education programs. Responds to feedback regarding program and presentation; identifies and addresses needs for program and curriculum modification; and develops and implements course modifications as needed. Develops and prepares educational and informational materials for water conservation and environmental awareness program for grades K-12. In cooperation with agency staff, and local teachers, develops materials for use in implementing the Agency's educational programs. Develops, schedules, and conducts workshops, facility tours, water conservation and environmental education programs including on-site class presentations, and off-site classroom presentations for grades K-12. Assists in developing and refining program objectives consistent with the Agency's long-term water conservation and community outreach goals; develops program concepts based on objectives and planned outcomes. Participates in special projects as assigned. Assembles, organizes, purchases, inventories, and repairs materials for the classes.Operates a computer and assigned software including word processing, spreadsheets, and related applications.Performs other related duties as required.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various agency and school sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is a sedentary office classification as well as classification that works in the agency's service area conducting education sessions. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas, and in the community are required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed toretrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. Employees work in a classroom environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and outdoors being exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Employees will interact with students, teachers, bus drivers and school staff, and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLYRead the job notice thoroughly, note the minimum requirements of the position, and compile any information or documents necessary for the application. Complete and submit your application along with supporting documents such as resume and cover letter. It is important that your application is complete and thorough. Please include all requested information including education, certifications, and relevant experience. Be advised that, while you may submit a resume with your application, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Incomplete applications will likely be rejected. SELECTION PROCESSHuman Resources administers the Agency’s recruitment procedures to ensure a fair and unbiased selection. Applications may be removed from the process if they are incomplete or where the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications. Accepted applicants will interview before an unbiased, multiparty interview and scoring panel. Interviewed applicants will be scored on areas such as education, experience, demonstrated qualifications, communication skills, and interview presentation, among others. While seniority is considered, the Agency will choose the best qualified candidate regardless of time at the Agency. The Agency strives to fill each position with the most qualified candidate. RECRUITMENT STATUSApplicants will be provided notification electronically to the email provided in the application. To check the status of a submitted job application and to track the recruitment process, log in to governmentjobs.com by clicking the “Applicant Login” button on the Agency’s Job Opportunities page. Once you sign in, you will be directed to your Applications page where you can view the status of Submitted (and Incomplete) applications. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Agency selects applicants on the basis of applicant qualifications and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political affiliation, creed, citizenship status, military service status, marital status, pregnancy, age (over 40), national origin, ancestry, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIESThe Agency will make reasonable accommodations for disabilities, both in the application process and in the performance of the job. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources for assistance. Questions or concerns related to the Agency’s Equal Opportunity Employer policy or any request for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources at (661) 297-1600.
We are hiring for two (2) vacancies.This posting will remain Open Until Filled.DEFINITIONUnder general direction, develops, plans, promotes, and conducts educational school programs for grades K-12 on water conservation, and environmental awareness; and facility tours; researches and conveys water related information relevant to schools to education programs K-12. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISEDReceives general direction from the Water Education Supervisor. Incumbents in this class do not exercise direction over agency staff.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides instruction to students regarding water resources and water conservation policies, programs, practices, and strategies. Plans, organizes, and implements a variety of environmental educational service courses and program classes for students K-12. Researches and conveys water related information relevant to agency’s education programs. Responds to feedback regarding program and presentation; identifies and addresses needs for program and curriculum modification; and develops and implements course modifications as needed. Develops and prepares educational and informational materials for water conservation and environmental awareness program for grades K-12. In cooperation with agency staff, and local teachers, develops materials for use in implementing the Agency's educational programs. Develops, schedules, and conducts workshops, facility tours, water conservation and environmental education programs including on-site class presentations, and off-site classroom presentations for grades K-12. Assists in developing and refining program objectives consistent with the Agency's long-term water conservation and community outreach goals; develops program concepts based on objectives and planned outcomes. Participates in special projects as assigned. Assembles, organizes, purchases, inventories, and repairs materials for the classes.Operates a computer and assigned software including word processing, spreadsheets, and related applications.Performs other related duties as required.PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various agency and school sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is a sedentary office classification as well as classification that works in the agency's service area conducting education sessions. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas, and in the community are required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed toretrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. Employees work in a classroom environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and outdoors being exposed to a variety of weather conditions. Employees will interact with students, teachers, bus drivers and school staff, and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLYRead the job notice thoroughly, note the minimum requirements of the position, and compile any information or documents necessary for the application. Complete and submit your application along with supporting documents such as resume and cover letter. It is important that your application is complete and thorough. Please include all requested information including education, certifications, and relevant experience. Be advised that, while you may submit a resume with your application, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Incomplete applications will likely be rejected. SELECTION PROCESSHuman Resources administers the Agency’s recruitment procedures to ensure a fair and unbiased selection. Applications may be removed from the process if they are incomplete or where the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications. Accepted applicants will interview before an unbiased, multiparty interview and scoring panel. Interviewed applicants will be scored on areas such as education, experience, demonstrated qualifications, communication skills, and interview presentation, among others. While seniority is considered, the Agency will choose the best qualified candidate regardless of time at the Agency. The Agency strives to fill each position with the most qualified candidate. RECRUITMENT STATUSApplicants will be provided notification electronically to the email provided in the application. To check the status of a submitted job application and to track the recruitment process, log in to governmentjobs.com by clicking the “Applicant Login” button on the Agency’s Job Opportunities page. Once you sign in, you will be directed to your Applications page where you can view the status of Submitted (and Incomplete) applications. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Agency selects applicants on the basis of applicant qualifications and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political affiliation, creed, citizenship status, military service status, marital status, pregnancy, age (over 40), national origin, ancestry, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIESThe Agency will make reasonable accommodations for disabilities, both in the application process and in the performance of the job. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources for assistance. Questions or concerns related to the Agency’s Equal Opportunity Employer policy or any request for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources at (661) 297-1600.
