Water Conservation Program Coordinator

City of Denton • Denton, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for the coordination of Water Conservation within the City of Denton. The role involves leading conservation initiatives, serving as a citywide representative for conservation issues, spearheading public awareness campaigns, and developing marketing communications. The coordinator will assist in creating policies and program guidelines, track program data, monitor contractor performance, and report on program performance. They will also complete historical benchmarking, track natural resource usage trends for municipal buildings, and coordinate with stakeholders to develop and implement efficiency and conservation strategies. Additionally, the role involves developing educational materials, acting as a liaison with higher education institutions, and overseeing volunteers. Specific water responsibilities include coordinating water audits and incentive programs, overseeing the implementation of the Five-Year Water Conservation Strategic Plan, researching and implementing programs for water quality, conservation, drought concerns, and water source protection, and researching advances in water efficiency technologies. The coordinator will also investigate costs for integrating water conservation curriculum into the Denton Independent School District, identify grant opportunities, and manage licensed irrigators, water compliance coordinators, and interns. They will also develop and manage service agreements and represent the City on relevant local, regional, state, and federal boards and commissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field; and, Two (2) years' experience in conservation concepts in water, wastewater, solid waste, electrical, or related field, OR Any combination of related education, experience, certifications, and licenses will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local laws and guidelines concerning energy efficiency and available Federal tax credits.
• Skill in moderate problem solving; identifying moderate-to-complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Skill in analyzing, researching, and compiling data and thoughts to solve problems.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office 365, and other software systems to complete work.
• Skill in providing exceptional service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in interpersonal relationships, including using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and in written forms, speak publicly, and listen intently to other points of view.
• Ability to support controversial positions, negotiation of sensitive issues and/or important presentations with customers, citizens and co-workers while maintaining poise.
• Ability to develop, understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures operations.
• Ability to work independently to manage multiple work tasks while balancing competing priorities with attention to detail and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to handle records and complex situations of a confidential nature.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and confidentiality.
• Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law).
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, employment history verification, and social security number verification.

Responsibilities

• Lead conservation initiatives within the City of Denton.
• Serve as representative for conservation issues and initiatives Citywide; spearhead public awareness campaigns and develop marketing communications and content promoting the City of Denton conservation and related projects.
• Assist with creation of policies and program guidelines to best serve the City of Denton and its resources.
• Track program data, monitor contractor performance, and report program performance data; notify leadership if unable to resolve issues impacting program performance.
• Complete historical benchmarking and ensure tracking and reporting of natural resource usage trends for municipal buildings; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement efficiency and conservation strategies.
• Develop educational and program promotional information to be provided to internal and external stakeholders; act as liaison with higher education institutions.
• Oversee volunteers who assist in the development of training materials and educational outreach/community involvement programs.
• Coordinate water audit and water incentive program activities.
• Assist with the development of and oversee the implementation of the Five-Year Water Conservation Strategic Plan.
• Research, evaluate, develop, and implement programs and initiatives to address water quality, water conservation, drought concerns, and water source protection; research peer programs to collaborate, improve program success, obtain data, and create appropriate benchmarks.
• Research advances in water efficiency technologies and trends; provide research summary with analysis potential implementation opportunities that Identify programs that could lower water consumption to meet or exceed five- and ten-year conservation goals.
• Investigate cost and prepare cost proposal to integrate water conservation curriculum into Denton Independent School District and track impact on water usage; identify grant opportunities to fund additional conservation education and efficiency programs.
• Track program data, monitor conservation initiative impact on water usage patterns, and report program performance data.
• Update appropriate internal and external programs accordingly.
• Manage licensed irrigators, water compliance coordinators and interns.
• Develop, establish, and manage service agreements with other programs, departments, and agencies.
• Represent the City on local, regional, State and Federal boards, commissions, councils related to water conservation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, coverage in addition to life and disability insurance plans
• Employee Health Clinic
• Paid Vacation Days and Paid Holidays
• Retirement Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level