WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST

The First Referral of Applications will be May 20, 2026, then weekly there after.SummaryIncumbent provides water conservation and water resources administration, planning, code enforcement and development; additional duties include education, customer service and program implementation and monitoring of the City's water conservation program and water resources programs. Provides educational, technical, and regulatory information to the department. Incumbent maintains, analyzes, and reports program data; researches, analyzes, and interprets regulatory requirements as they pertain to the water conservation and water resources.EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCEAssociate's Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or related field and two years water resource and/or conservation management, planning, analysis, or closely related work; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License.SELECTION PROCESSApplicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview.Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening may include:Criminal Background ScreeningEducation & Experience VerificationDrug ScreeningFingerprintingE-Verify39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records CheckTo view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, click HEREThe City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please Click Here01I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.I acknowledge the above statement.02Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?YesNo03Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?YesNo04Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:Master's Degree, or higherBachelor's Degree n Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or related fieldAssociate's Degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, or related fieldHigh School diploma or G.E.D. awardedNone of the above05How many years of water resource and/or conservation management, planning, analysis, or closely related work experience do you possess?6 years or more4 years to less than 6 years2 year to less than 4 yearsLess than 2 yearNone of the above06Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?YesNo07I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.I acknowledge the statement above08What is your experience with creating informal education programs? Highlight any instances involving water conservation. If you do not have experience, enter N/A.09Describe any irrigation and landscape certifications you currently have or training you have completed. If you do not have training or certifications, please enter N/A. Required Question