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City of Georgetown
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Utility Conservation Coordinator
Effective Date: 10/01/2012
FLSA Category: Exempt
Revision Date: 06/16/2014
SUMMARY: Coordinating water conservation programs, projects, and plans. Develops and implements new programs and
projects required by system growth, efficiency improvements, and regulatory requirements.
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 which 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:
Communicates and interacts with public to promote an understanding of water conservation.
Prepares and makes formal presentations to Home Owners Associations, civic organizations and at public
events.
Monitors and evaluates existing water conservation programs to determine customer participation, actual usage
reduction and overall effectiveness of program; revises program as appropriate.
Prepares studies, reports, memoranda, briefs, or other written materials on water conservation to inform customers, City
leadership, and other stakeholders.
Conducts irrigation system audits, evaluating consumption data, recommending irrigation controller settings and
suggesting more efficient water usage options.
Develops City policies, procedures, and regulations for water conservation program; researches water conservation
policies, best practices, and legislation to recommend s changes to conservation initiatives.
Collaborates with other area water conservation personnel to benchmark water and drought restrictions and
programs and to implement common water conservation policies and standards, when appropriate.
Plans, coordinates and staffs special events, workshops and educational programs for local schools to promote
water conservation; works with other city departments to promote water conservation.
Develops and manage water conservation program budget; purchases and maintains inventory of conservation
aids and promotional maters for presentations, public events, and for use by other departments promoting
conservation through other forums.
Assists field operations manager with review of projects; ensures new facilities are incorporated into existing
programs, processes, and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in, Environmental Studies, Natural Science,
Planning, and Resource Management or in a closely related field. Two year of full-time related experience. OR High school
diploma or equivalent. Five years of full-time experience in operations and maintenance of water distribution or
wastewater collection systems. One year of the required experience must have been in a lead or supervisory capacity.
OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Water efficiency technologies, practices, programs and rebate requirements.
Safety practices and procedures.
Federal, State and Local water conservation laws, regulations, practices and techniques.
Methods of data collection and analysis
Principles and methods of budget preparation and monitoring .
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Skill in:
Analyzing the effectiveness of conservation programs and initiate program improvements.
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.
Develop and administer appropriate program training and communications materials.
Calculating budget expenditures and make predictions; calculate area, volume and capacity
Making judgments pertaining to repair needs and supply needs.
Finding safe effective solutions to problems.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Class C Water Distribution and Class II Wastewater Collection Certification from the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality, OR must obtain required licenses 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.