Employment Opportunities Title:
Water Conservation Specialist - Rebates and Education

Post Date
10/21/2024

Expiration Date
11/21/2024

Details:
Salary to be commensurate with experience
The hiring range for this position is $68,468.47 - $85,585.58/annually
The deadline to submit applications is November 21, 2024. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

This Water Conservation Specialist – Rebates and Education position is an exciting opportunity to engage in multiple levels of water conservation. This position develops and oversees rebate and educational programs. Daily interactions with Aurora Water customers requires exceptional customer service and communication skills. Develop leadership skills by managing daily tasks of one full-time employee. This is a full-time, 40 hour-per-week position with benefits. This position reports to the Water Conservation Supervisor.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administers the toilet, water-wise landscape, and irrigation rebates

Monitors rebate program budget and tracks expenditures

Administers income qualified programs

Works with customers to address inquiries regarding rebates and related programs

Coordinates water conservation adult education program, including classes and events

Teaches conservation classes

Coordinates and attends events

Tracks rebate programs budget

Performs other related duties as assigned

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.



Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resources, education, or a related field

Experience:

Two years of experience in program management, rebate administration, or customer service

Experience in public speaking or informal education



Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in conservation rebate and incentive programs

Experience with water-wise landscaping techniques

Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper certification or similar

Knowledge:

Knowledge of water conservation methodologies, regional water issues, water-wise landscape plants and irrigation systems

Skills:

Must exhibit strong customer service skills

Must exhibit strong organizational and professional communication skills

Must exhibit exceptional time management skills and be a self-starter

Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, customers, and colleagues

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to prepare non-technical reports and documents

Ability to make presentations to the public and other departments

Ability to manage a variety of projects at the same time

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Colorado driver’s license with a good driving history

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Continuously performs sedentary work that involves moving no more than 10 pounds at a time with or without assistance

Infrequently performs light work that involves moving no more than 20 pounds at a time with or without assistance

Hand-eye and hand-foot coordination for operating a vehicle

Vision to read manuals; speech and hearing to communicate with employees and customers



Work Environment:

Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment. Seasonal outdoor work in various weather conditions for teaching classes and assisting in events will be infrequently required

Equipment Used:

Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, and Excel

Infrequently may operate tools, equipment, and vehicles common to landscape maintenance

This position may require the use of a personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, etc.) in the course of employment



Employer:
Aurora Water
Contact:
Mackenzie Creamer

Email:
mcreamer@auroragov.org

Website:
https://auroragov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/job/Daniel-P-Mikesell-Building-Southeast-Area-Maintenance-Facility--SEAM/Water-Conservation-Specialist---Rebates-and-Education_JR105360?jobFamilyG

Salary/Wage Amount or Range:
$68,468.47 - $85,585.58/annually