Water Conservation Compliance and Outreach Specialist

Pinellas County Utilities; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Utilities seeks a Water Conservation Compliance Officer to support regulatory compliance work, conservation program administration and public education on sustainable water management. The role involves enforcement of water restrictions in the field, outreach at community events and meetings with homeowners associations to promote water-saving practices and protect the public aquifer.

You will investigate violations, prepare reports, testify in court when required, and help train

Qualifications

• Requires public-facing experience and ability to communicate complex regulations clearly.
• Experience interpreting maps, legal descriptions, and regulatory documents.
• Familiarity with water conservation concepts and community outreach is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs investigations of violations of water restrictions and issues citations as needed.
• Assists in coordinating enforcement field activities and citation processes.
• Reads and interprets maps, aerial photos, surveys, legal documents and diagrams.
• Investigates customer complaints of non-compliance with water restrictions.
• Issues violations and citations to violators of water use regulations.
• Testifies in court regarding water restriction violations.
• Provides compliance patrols during off-hours to ensure community compliance.
• Prepares correspondence and reports related to findings; performs administrative duties.
• Delivers fines citations and may appear in court as a witness.
• Develops and conducts training and informational presentations on water restriction enforcement.
• Appears at citizen group meetings and community events to address concerns.

Skills

Public outreach

Regulatory compliance

Investigation

Enforcement

Education

High school diploma or GED

College or vocational training in environmental studies or related field

Job description

Pinellas County Utilities seeks a Water Conservation Compliance Officer to support regulatory compliance work, conservation program administration and public education on sustainable water management. The role involves enforcement of water restrictions in the field, outreach at community events and meetings with homeowners associations to promote water-saving practices and protect the public aquifer.

You will investigate violations, prepare reports, testify in court when required, and help train