Water Conservation Specialist

Administers the City's water conservation policy, including water conservation training, public outreach and education, water conservation incentive program administration, city water conservation ordinances, courtesy water conservation inspections and assistance visits, irrigation inspection and landscaping plan review, water restriction enforcement. Administers the City water conservation program for all water resources including potable water, reclaimed water and alternative water sources. Prepares reports and gives presentations to promote water conservation efforts Speaks formally and informally to groups of co-workers, citizens, civic groups and home owner associations regarding water conservation practices and water conservation policy Responds to citizen and civic group complaints, investigates complaints and conducts inspections. Explains State and City statutes, ordinances and codes to citizens and civic groups Administers the water conservation incentive program, develops eligibility and evaluation criteria, incentive levels and outreach plan Performs inspections and assessments of residential irrigation systems, makes recommendations for more efficient use, educates home owners regarding operation of their irrigation system Prepares and issues violation notices, maintains violator data base, notices repeat offenders, works with code enforcement to issue code violations Performs and/or assists with water audits, assists with the high consumption notification program, follows up with high consumption customers to identify ways to reduce consumption Oversees the water conservation education program, gives educational presentations at schools, civic groups, conferences and symposiums Performs administrative functions such as recording information, maintaining files, compiling reports, preparing correspondence, and other administrative tasks as required; Requires a high school diploma or GED. Knowledge of Windows based software programs, data entry, and operation of 10-key calculator Customer Service orientated including telephone etiquette and ability to handle difficult situations with assisting customers, problem solving and multitasking. Basic mathematical and reasoning skills required Requires a valid State of Florida driver license and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment. Hunter and Rain Bird irrigation system certification required within 12 months. Florida WaterStar certification as an irrigation professional required within 24 months. Undergraduate degree or education in Environmental Science preferred.