Water Conservation Specialist – Irrigation Plans Examiner and Inspector

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

30d•$70,009 - $87,511

About The Position

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply. The Water Conservation – Irrigation Plans Examiner and Inspector position requires a self-starter who enjoys engaging with customers, contractors and consultants. This position offers a seasonal mix of office and outdoor work while holding the responsibility of customer compliance with city ordinances. As a liaison to multiple city departments, candidates for this position must have excellent communication and customer service skills. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Bachelor's degree in Landscape Design, Irrigation Design, or related field preferred
At least 2 years of experience in preparing construction document level irrigation plans
At least 2 years of experience in irrigation construction practices
Knowledge of water conservation methodologies, Colorado or western water issues
Knowledge of conflict management and communication strategies for interacting with the public
Knowledge of principles and practices related to design and installation of irrigation systems
Must exhibit strong customer service skills, interpersonal communications and collaboration skills
Must be proficient at Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat PRO and AutoCAD
Must be proficient at time management and planning for task efficiency
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, developers, contractors and citizens
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to read, interpret and understand complex construction documents
Colorado driver’s license with a good driving history
Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) or comparable certification, or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months

Nice To Haves

Experience in water conservation or related field
A general knowledge of water-wise landscape principles
Knowledge of plant water requirements and weather impacts on irrigation systems preferred
Knowledge of water use data, including AMI, preferred

Responsibilities

Review, provide comments and approve construction document level irrigation plans for compliance with city code
Perform residential irrigation and soil amendment inspections for compliance with code
Perform non-single-family irrigation inspections to ensure they conform to approved plans
Coordinate meetings with contractors to promote and educate on Aurora’s standards
Track inspection progress in city platform
Teach conservation education classes
Assist with Aurora Water Management Plan violation investigations
Respond to water conservation and landscape questions and inquiries
Act as liaison to contractor community
Seasonally, assist with Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) driven leak investigations
Performs other related job duties as assigned

Benefits

Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces
Rich benefits package with low employee costs
Generous paid-time-off program (Vacation, Sick and Personal leaves)
Retirement pension plan
Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
Growing city and employee population
Expansive perk benefits such as free Recreation Center Membership, wellness programs, tuition assistance, career advancement, performance bonus programs, etc.
On-site fitness center and wellness programs
Remote work opportunities