At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

About this Position:

The Water Conservation Specialist position assists in the development and implementation of key water conservation programs, to include educational programs and water-use reduction assistance to all residential and non-residential water customer classes in accordance with best management practices. 

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Selection Process
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

We request that all applicants include a resume and cover letter when submitting an application for this position. 

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: 

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen 
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

 

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental 457 Retirement Plans through Nationwide
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here. 

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

 

PLEASE NOTE:
Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience. 

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• An Associate's Degree in Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public or Business Administration, Communications, Agriculture Water Management or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• Two years of experience in water conservation, environmental programming, education, outreach or large landscape water management.
• Preferred:  Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Science, Public or Business Administration, Communications, Agriculture Water Management or a related field from an accredited educational institution.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.  The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Essential Functions

• Participates in the development and implementation of community water conservation outreach programs as mandated by the Non Per-Capita Conservation Program (NPCCP) Stipulation and the Water Conservation Plan.
• Participates in the development of public information strategies and materials to solicit the public's support for water conservation programs.
• Establishes and develops working partnerships with other City departments, public agencies, regional organizations and private industry to promote water conservation messages and programs.
• Creates and administers water use reduction programs to assist single-family and multifamily residential and non-residential water customers.
• Promotes water conservation programs through the use of social media, written materials, presentation and by initiating customer contact.
• Develops guidelines, technical reports, estimated water budgets and conducts site visits to assist customers with water reduction through best water management practices in the landscape and for domestic uses.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of conservation programs and implements program improvements.
• Drives a motor vehicle in order to present water conservation information and sets up exhibits for schools, trade shows, community events and civic groups.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Perform field and office work related to the City's water conservation program.
• Lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work weekends and evenings.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.