Water Conservation Specialist

WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST (Public Information Specialist)
Tucson Water Department
Grade: 918 Salary: $17.77 - $27.62 per hour
GREAT OPPORTUNITIES AND EXCELLENT BENEFITS ! ! !
This position serves as the main public liaison for the Tucson Water Commercial and Landscape Water Conservation Program. Work requires considerable exercise of initiative and independent judgment and may involve the supervision of assigned personnel. This position may also require occasional weekend and evening work.

Some examples of the essential tasks are:
Creates detailed maps by reviewing plans, zoning applications, and related materials
Develops and disseminates public information materials
Assists with the development and implementation of education/training programs
Drafts news releases, conducts public presentations and prepares program reports
Conducts landscape water audits and provides other technical field support
Responds to customer inquiries and media requests regarding outdoor water use
Assists with the planning, determination, development and implementation of short and long range public information planning

ONLY ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM:
SEPTEMBER 10, 2006 - SEPTEMBER 24, 2006
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
To be considered for this position, a completed application profile and supplemental must be submitted online by 5:00 PM on the closing date at www.tucsonaz.gov/sigma/. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications; qualified candidates will be rated on their training and experience as detailed in their responses to supplemental questions. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an oral board interview. Those scoring highest will be placed on a hiring list to be reviewed by the hiring department. All applicants will be notified of results by e-mail.

If you are in need of accommodation during the testing process, please call 520-791-4241.

Please Note: You must complete all of the following and make sure your information is submitted properly. Only complete online applications will be evaluated. If you are already registered and have nothing to update, click the apply button below. If this is your first time to apply proceed with the following:
- Register to Apply On-line, and then go to "My Employment Profile"
- Complete and Update "My Profile Information"
- Complete and Update "My Training and Experience" listing all Education and Employment experience.
- Complete ALL Supplemental Questions. You may type in or cut and paste from text format only (do not cut and paste your answers from a Microsoft Word or WordPerfect document that contains bullets, pictures, etc.).

CONTACT:
JoAnn Acedo (520) 791-4244 x114 or e-mail: [Click here for email]
Roxie Escarcega (520) 791-4244 x129 or e-mail: [Click here for email]

JOB CODE: 0220/0906

To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Horticulture, Natural Sciences or a related field plus three years experience in public information and/or education work with an emphasis in outdoor or commercial water conservation, landscape/irrigation design and/or maintenance, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities. Certification as a Landscape Water Auditor is required within one year of hire. The ability to speak Spanish is highly desired.