Utilities Conservation Technician

Gulfshoresal; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulfshoresal seeks a support role to assist with implementation of the Water Utility’s conservation program, including residential irrigation checkups and controller settings, and to help enforce water ordinances.

Responsibilities include promoting conservation to the public, auditing irrigation systems, and assisting with project reviews and program integration. Night and weekend shifts may be required; valid Texas driver’s license is needed.

Qualifications

• Two years' irrigation design/installation experience, or a high school diploma.
• Knowledge of water efficiency technologies, safety practices, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with the public to promote water conservation.
• Conducts irrigation system audits and recommends controller settings.
• Assists manager with project reviews and integration into programs.
• Uses software to assist in customer service support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Planning

Computer skills

Policy implementation

Problem solving

Education

2 years irrigation experience

High school diploma

Tools

Irrigation software

Computer software

Job description

Performs a variety of technical and customer service functions to assist with the implementation of the Water Utility’s conservation program; will conduct residential irrigation system checkups and assist customers with controller settings; performs inspections relative to water programs; assists with enforcement of City water ordinances; provides customer service support; and assists with violation cases.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Communicates and interacts with public to promote an understanding of water conservation.
• Conducts irrigation system audits, evaluating consumption data, recommending irrigation controller settings and suggesting more efficient water usage options.
• Assists manager with review of projects; ensures new facilities are incorporated into existing programs, processes, and procedures.
• Utilize software to assist in customer service support
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Two (2) year of full-time experience related to automatic irrigation system design or installation. OR High school diploma or equivalent. OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Knowledge of:

• Water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Federal, State and Local water conservation laws, regulations, practices and techniques.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Planning and goal setting.
• Using computer and related software.
• Implementing programs and related policies and procedures.
• Making judgments pertaining to repair needs and supply needs.
• Finding safe effective solutions to problems.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class "C" Texas driver’s license required. Out-of-state license holders must have a valid license and provide a three-year driving history.

Licensed Irrigator certification or other irrigation certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, OR must obtain the required Irrigation Technician within two (2) months of selection to position AND Licensed Irrigator certification within one (1) year of selection to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, crouching, bending, vision, hearing, talking, use of foot controls.

Must be able to work night and weekend shifts

Hiring Range:

$25.84 - $32.37, hourly.