Water Conservation Specialist

In a world where everything we touch frequently changes, water is our constant. We've never stopped needing it to drink, to cook, to clean, to live. We'll always need it for sanitation, for fire protection, for watering our lawns and washing our cars.

It's easy to take water for granted. And because so many do, we don't. We are experts at delivering high-quality water and wastewater service to our customers. And we are more. We are scientists, environmentalists, innovators, and protectors.

We are also residents and employees in the communities we serve. We understand how important, how precious, and how critical water is to daily life. It's not always apparent just how far into our daily lives water reaches. We just know that when we need it, we expect it to be there. How it gets there, and more importantly, ensuring that it does get there and that it is of high quality, is what our skilled team cares about most.

We invite you into our site to explore and learn about water, all that we do for our customers and the communities we serve.

We are American Water.

Position Overview:

American Water is seeking a candidate to fill the position: Water Conservation Specialist. 

Responsibilities:

• Compiles data for analysis per water conservation regulatory requirements. 
• Conducts water conservation audits for the customer and provides written and oral feedback on audit to customer. 
• Investigates and resolves routine customer questions and complaints relating to water conservation. 
• Records information relating to customer contacts and work performed. 
• Distributes water conservation information at scheduled, community events, schools and other events upon request. 
• Does other similar work which he/she may be called upon to perform, and any other work as necessary or to satisfactorily complete the job to which he/she has been assigned. 
• Drives a company vehicle. 

Qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must have computer skills in computer-based applications.
• Must have the ability to carry out oral and written instructions.
• Requires physical and mechanical abilities.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds.
• Must possess a valid California driver's license. 
• Must obtain Irrigation Auditor Certification from the Irrigation & Research Center at California Polytechnic State University or Irrigation Association, and AWWA Water Use Efficiency 1 within 1 year.
• Requires experience with horticulture or 1 - 2 years experience in water utility industry. 
• Small hand tools and any other tools necessary to complete the job.

To Apply:

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