Salary: $39.47 - $49.34 - Hourly
The City of Prescott offers a generous benefits package; see benefits summary below for more details.
Deadline to Apply: 08/06/2024
Benefits Summary:
Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:
- Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
- Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
- Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans
- Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System, click here for more details
- Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance
Position Summary:
Performs a variety of technical and analytical activities to assist with the planning and development of the City's Water Resources, to meet regulatory requirements and goals. Provides public information, education and outreach related to water resource management and conservation.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Under general supervision, this job class is expected to exercise judgment within broad organizational goals and processes in the disposition of daily activities.
Essential Duties:
- Prepares and submits various water resource reports to Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) and other State agencies as required.
- Manages aspects of water resources including but not limited to supply types and their related state statutes and rules.
- Coordinates and implements Prescott AMA (Active Management Area) management plans; ensures compliance with current AMA-wide and statewide water regulations.
- Acts as staff liaison in representing the City on matters related to water resources with ADWR, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), and organizations such as NAMWUA, GUAC and others as assigned.
- Administer the City's water conservation and incentive program to ensure compliance with Arizona Department of Water Resources conservation requirements, provide educational materials, workshops, marketing, and public outreach to raise awareness about water conservation.
- Assist in identifying, applying for, and managing grant opportunities for the conservation program and other water projects.
- Support Permitting and Community Development staff with research and evaluation of existing water service agreements, contracts, and development agreements, to determine City obligations to provide water to proposed developments.
- Leads the annual update and maintenance of the City's water resource models and databases with the support of other City Departments that house critical baseline data which assesses water system usage and the effectiveness of community-based education efforts towards conservation.
- Leads/and or assists with activities related to the Big Chino Water Ranch (BCWR) analytic monitoring, property maintenance, and contract oversight; Comprehensive Agreement No. 1; or other agreements as needed.
- Provides guidance and recommendations to City Council and City Management on water resource topics; responds to internal and external inquiries; provides information; research problems and concerns; and initiates resolution.
- Provide updates regarding current and proposed legislation regarding federal/state water and environmental issues and make recommendations on City positions affecting water resources, conservation, and City water policy.
- Guides topics and agenda preparation in the support of Council Subcommittees related to water resources.
- Provides technical assistance to City departments to facilitate understanding of water resource regulations.
- Works in a collaborate manner to review and update the City's Water Management Policy as well as applying and interpreting the policy that is approved by Council; attends and presents at City Council meetings, as required.
- Leads and/or assists with large scale management projects related to City assets such as Watson and Willow Lake Reservoirs which have a water supply component.
- Assists in the development of a water resource management budget.
- Completes special projects, as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Natural Resources, Physical Sciences, or closely related field; five (5) years or work experience in water resource management; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.
Motivated candidates with the proper mix of education and technical ability but lacking full experience requirements are also encouraged to apply for this position. The City will consider providing on-the-job training for the proper candidate that shows strong growth potential to work their way up to the full requirements of this position.
Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:
Not applicable.
Employee Core Beliefs
City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal, state, and City rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and codes related to water resource management.
- Knowledge of ADWR and ADEQ reporting and tracking requirements for water resources.
- Knowledge of contract management.
- Knowledge of computer software including word processing, database, spreadsheet, GIS, graphics, and presentations software.
- Knowledge of research and analytical reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
- Knowledge of public relations/customer service methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
- Knowledge of current social, political, and economic trends of municipal government as they relate to water resource management.
- Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing.
- Skill in organizing workloads, setting priorities, and meeting deadlines.
- Skill in analyzing complex issues.
- Ability to interpret, understand, and follow ordinances, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Ability to communicate for technical purposes, written expression, business correspondence, and communication purposes.
- Ability to follow-up on tasks while working on multiple projects.
- Ability to use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive effective working relationships with elected officials, department heads, employees, businesses, professional groups, and the general public.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in a standard City office environment and in the field.
- Safely operates a City vehicle and position related field equipment.
- Safely follows basic requirements in lifting, traveling to/from/at remote locations, etc.
- Work is performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands.
Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:
- Drug screening
- Motor vehicle records check
- Criminal background screening
City of Prescott Contact Information
201 N. Montezuma St., Suite 207
Prescott, AZ 86301
Email: hr@prescott-az.gov
Website: www.prescott-az.gov
Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213
In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://cityofprescott.applicantpro.com/jobs/3430103-94692.html