Conservation Aide

General Description

The Water Use Compliance Team supports regional conservation efforts through water conservation enforcement, education, and outreach, helping ensure compliance with local water-use regulations. The Conservation Aide performs routine data gathering and project implementation duties in support of SNWA district's programs to inform and educate the public about efficient water use and conservation.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• Assists in collecting, compiling, and displaying water conservation data.
• Performs assigned research to gather necessary information for designing and implementing water conservation techniques.
• Collects data from various sources and assists in monitoring actual conservation results following program implementation.
• Carries out routine administrative assignments associated with the development and implementation of conservation programs and projects.
• Researches and studies conservation information and materials to learn conservation techniques and practices.
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive customer issues and situations; maintains effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Maintains records, files, and supplies of materials.
• Acts as backup to other Conservation staff, as needed.

Why We Value You

• Able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• Have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• Open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• Hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

• High school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Three (3) years of office or field experience that demonstrates the ability to learn and apply conservation programs, requirements, and techniques, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of basic data gathering techniques; principles and practices of business communication.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive customer issues and situations. Maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Sit, talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms.
• Frequently stand and walk; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision, distance vision, use of eyes, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades.
• Outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet, humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

Travel

• A moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.