Water Efficiency Field Specialist

City of Leander; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Leander is seeking a field and office assistant focused on promoting water efficiency for a community of nearly 100,000 residents. You will work in the field with customers and in an office setting handling data, reports, and scheduling for irrigation inspections and conservation events.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 1 year in water resources or local government; a related degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year of experience in water resources or local government.
• Preferred: Bachelor's or associate's degree in Biology, Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences & Policy, Agriculture, Engineering, Communications, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administrate the city's commercial irrigation inspections program, including sending notices to customers and filing inspection reports.
• Perform customer irrigation system evaluations.
• Provide basic office functions, such as computer and Excel support.
• Attend and assist with planning and promotion of water conservation program events.
• Attend occasional Saturday events such as festivals to promote water conservation.
• Respond to requests for assistance from the public.
• Assign and track customer watering variances.
• Attend informational and training events to acquire and maintain water conservation knowledge.
• Assist the backflow prevention specialist with certain tasks when needed.
• Take part in enforcement efforts including spotting watering violations and coordinating with Code Enforcement and customers to gain compliance.
• Develop knowledge of City of Leander ordinances related to irrigation, landscaping and cross-connection control.

Skills

Water conservation interest

MS Office / Excel

Communication skills

Irrigator license

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's or associate's degree (Biology, Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences & Policy, Agriculture, Engineering, Communications, Public Administration) or related field

Tools

GIS mapping

Data entry systems

Presentation software

Word/PowerPoint

Job description

The City of Leander is seeking a field and office assistant focused on promoting water efficiency for a community of nearly 100,000 residents. You will work in the field with customers and in an office setting handling data, reports, and scheduling for irrigation inspections and conservation events.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and at least 1 year in water resources or local government; a related degree is preferred.