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SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Chino Basin Water Conservation District (District) is recognized as an innovative and effective water conservation organization. The District is dedicated to the protection of the Chino Groundwater Basin to ensure that the current and future water needs of the region are met.

Its core business is two-pronged:

(1) increase water supply through groundwater percolation; and (2) decrease water demand through conservation education, workforce training, and services. The District provides programs, services, and resources to audiences of all ages and backgrounds to cultivate a community-wide conservation ethic and build regional capacity for water resilience. The Chino Basin Water Conservation District is currently seeking to fill the position of Conservation Specialist (CS) I. The Conservation Specialist (CS) I position leads and coordinates assigned programs within the department. Receives general supervision from the Conservation Programs Manager. The incumbent in this position does not routinely exercise supervision but may provide general support, oversight, and training for interns, lower-level staff, and volunteers. This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, non-exempt under FLSA standards, and hourly position that works a standard 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. work schedule. This position requires occasional holiday and evening work. Along with most of the Conservation Programs Department, this position works Saturdays as a normal workday, with Sunday and an employee selected and manager approved weekday as the regular days off.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

CS I:

Associates degree is required, preferably in horticulture, plant science, landscape architecture, or related fields; or directly related equivalent work experience. Minimum 2 years of progressive responsibilities in professional horticulture, irrigation/landscape maintenance or conservation/resource program management, preferably with some amount of administrative duties.

COMPENSATION

The hourly range for the position

CS I:

$32.60- $42.78 (% COLA effective January 1, 2027).

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the physical skills and work environment, as described in the job description.

The Selection Process:

All applications will be reviewed and evaluated. Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The District reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via email or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will results in removal from the recruitment process.