Utility Conservation Supervisor

City of Goldsboro; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Goldsboro is seeking a Water Conservation Program Supervisor to oversee daily operations, enforce water-use rules, and lead education initiatives. You will manage staff, coordinate with other departments, and report on program performance.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree, 3 years in related work, with 1 year in leadership, plus irrigation certification eligibility within 1 year. This is a full-time, on-site role in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field plus 3 years in a related area, with 1 year in leadership.
• Licenses: Licensed Irrigator or eligible within 1 year (Texas certification requirement).
• Knowledge of water efficiency technologies, regulations, and rebates.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of staff in the water conservation program.
• Enforces water ordinances and prepares usage reports for leadership.
• Collaborates with city departments and external agencies on education efforts.
• Attends meetings and program appointments to assist staff and management.
• Prepares updates and delivers presentations to internal and external customers.
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness and suggests improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

Planning & goal setting

Public speaking

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable coursework

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Under direction of the Conservation Manager, this position is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work assignments and daily activities of the Utility’s water conservation program. This includes implementation of education initiatives, enforcement, staff licensing and training, and resolving customer service concerns.

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 that 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:

• Supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of staff whose work is directly related to the Utility’s water conservation program; establishes schedules, identifies resource needs for assigned functions; conducts performance evaluations.
• Supervises enforcement of water ordinances, including wrong day, wrong time, and water waste. Prepares general water use and water use patterns reports regarding various customer classifications and present to leadership
• Works with internal City departments and outside agencies to implement public education efforts.
• Attends meetings, events, and program appointments as needed to assist staff and management
• Prepare regular updates on program
• Prepares and performs presentations to internal and external customers
• Evaluates programs for effectiveness and provides suggestions on future programming.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, training and Experience Guidelines

Graduation with a bachelor’sdegree in applicable coursework or degree areas and three (3) years of experience in a related field, with one year of leadership experience OR Additional experience or education may substitute for the minimum qualifications.

Knowledge of:

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

Skill and Abilities 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.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and change in priorities.
• Finding safe effective solutions to problems.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Irrigator certification or other irrigation certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality OR must be able to obtain required Licensed Irrigator certification within 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.

Hiring Range: $75,600.72 - $94,702.40, annually.

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