Job Description
CLOSING DATE - OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SUMMARY Under general direction, develops and administers water conservation programs in adherence to local, state, and federal requirements; educates, notifies, and instructs customers regarding efficient water use and practices; maintain records regarding water conservation activity; gathers, analyzes, and interprets data and information for the evaluation of customer water usage; develops and presents program concepts, processes, procedures and standards for city-wide implementation; develops media educational material; educate consumers at various community events and venues, including schools; participate in multi-agency community outreach events and activities.
Performs professional engineering work involved in design, CAD, surveying, mapping, construction, management and inspection of water, irrigation and landscaping projects.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises direct supervision over maintenance and office staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES Water Conservation Duties - Manage a comprehensive municipal water conservation program to meet Utah's regional water goals.
- Evaluate new and existing water savings programs for potential water savings and new project implementation. Administer current water conservation programs and rebates.
- Collect, interpret, and analyze water use data to disseminate usage data in a form that is usable/actionable for City water users (residents / businesses) to reduce water use, and evaluate progress towards meeting conservation goals among these water users. Recommend new water-saving equipment.
- Develop and manage a water conservation public education and outreach program, including design and implementation of water conservation educational displays.
- Participate in creating and promoting water conservation regulations and make policy recommendations for improvements of water conservation goals and objectives. Help forecast short-term and long-term water supply and demand.
- Apply for and manage water conservation grants.
- Serve as the City's representative at community meetings to promote water conservation techniques.
Development Review Duties - Review subdivision plans, site plans and private contract projects for conformance with City ordinances, policies, standards, and accepted engineering practices; meet with architects, engineers, and developers to provide review of development concept and design.
Project Engineering Duties - Act as a project engineer; research applicable codes, regulations, and requirements for assigned projects; develop and oversee the development of construction plans and specifications.
- Perform bid phase services, including planning and directing a pre-bid conference, interpretation of plans and specifications, preparation of addenda, analysis of bids, and the recommendation of award; obtain necessary outside agency permits, and right-of-way descriptions for property acquisition by City's property agent
- Coordinate construction phase services, including construction administration, testing, and inspection; prepare and administer construction phase documents, including progress payments, field changes, change orders, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents, provide interpretations as required.
- Respond to and resolve citizen inquiries and complaints; conduct detailed investigations to determine any problems, responsibilities, and feasible solutions; prepare correspondence and coordinate with interested parties, foster teamwork and cooperation with other divisions, agencies, and stakeholders
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor's degree with major course work in civil engineering or a related field.
Experience: Two years' experience in civil engineering or related field.
Certifications/Licenses: - Valid Utah Driver's License
- Possession of State Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate (E.I.T.), preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of water system, irrigation and landscape design.
- Ability to operate a personal computer and Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Knowledge of principles of irrigations systems, plumbing and municipal water systems.
- Knowledge of data analysis techniques; customer surveys, water conservation techniques and efficiency measures, and effective internet utilization
- Skills to analyze water conservation problems identify alternatives and recommend solutions.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
Ability to:
- Learn principles and practices of water conservation.
- Learn Division of Drinking Water or EPA regulations for water quality parameters or requirements.
- Ability to understand, interpret and apply City policies to field situations. Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process as it applies to water conservation.
- Understanding of the city water system and the distribution system
- Learn to develop, review, and modify a full range of engineering plans, designs, and specifications specific to area of assignment. Learn management practices of the City for contracting, bid procurement, and consultant management.
- Principles, practices, and laws of land surveying and land development.
- Principles and practices of project and construction management.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to work in a standard office environment with some ability to kneel, stoop, climb and lift 75 lbs.; some exposure to outdoors, vibration, and mechanical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Local area,