Conservation Job Opportunities
CUWCC Water Conservation Project Manager
(posted 12/21/09)
The California Urban Water Conservation Council is hiring a Water Conservation Project Manager to work with Council water agencies on implementing Water Efficiency Best Management Practice programs and research.
Position Duties:
- Respond to requests for technical data and information
- Conduct specific research projects as assigned
- Assist in creating technical content for the Council’s web site
- Coordinate Water Conservation workshops and training
- Assist Council members in performing benefit-cost analyses
- Maintain an information base of answers to frequently-asked questions
- Staff Council committees as assigned
- Give oral presentations and papers as assigned
- Research conservation savings estimates and data sources
- Assist in identifying needed acquisitions for the Council’s lending library
- Provide support in the development of grant proposals
- Manage other projects as assigned
Applicant Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences or similar field; Master’s Degree is preferred
- High level of expertise in MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint
- Familiarity with benefit-cost analysis
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work occasional overtime
- Ability to travel within California
- Personable and articulate
Salary Range: $4,500 - ?? Monthly, depending upon experience
Deadline Date: open until position is filled.
For more information or to apply for this position, please fax resume and letter of interest attention to:
Marci Flores
CUWCC
716 10th St, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA 95814-1807
P (916) 552-5885 x12
F (916) 552-5877
marci@cuwcc.org
www.cuwcc.org
Water Conservation Manager
(posted 8/21/09)
Suburban Water Systems has an open Water Conservation Manager position. This position is responsible for development and the successful implementation of the company’s strategic Water Conservation Plan including the following programs: conservation, water audit, water loss, leak detection and related functions. Responsibilities include working closely with Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Service Area Managers, the California Water Association (CWA), the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Urban Water Conservation Council (CUWCC) in developing, justifying, defending and implementing water conservation programs. Additional responsibilities include managing direct and indirect staff to implement, monitor and report on programs to all levels of the company and external stakeholders. The Water Conservation Manager serves in a lead capacity managing the company’s efforts to implement the CPUC’s Water Action Plan and CUWCC’s Best Management Practices. Additionally the position is responsible for aggressively applying for and maximizing the use of alternative/supplemental funding sources such as grants, rebates, partnerships, etc. Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business or related discipline preferred, or minimum three years as a Superintendent in the water industry. CA-NV AWWA Section Water Conservation Practitioner Certification Grade 1 required. Qualified candidates responding to the position should submit their resume and salary history via e-mail to jobs@swwc.com or mail same with copies of all valid certificates to Human Resources, SouthWest Water Company, 624 S. Grand Avenue, Suite 2900, Los Angeles, CA 90017. Resumes can also be faxed to (213) 929-1890.
The deadline to apply is open until the position is filled.
For a more detailed job description and information on how to apply, please visit Suburban Water Systems’ website:
http://www.swwc.com/careers/jobs/water-conservation-manager-covina-ca/
Senior Water Conservation Program Manager
(posted 5/5/09)
Lucrative and exciting opportunity to be part of major water conservation projects in the Middle East. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, our Middle Eastern program headquarters is entering into large scale contracts with government ministries in the entire Middle Eastern region.
Niagara Conservation is looking for a seasoned individual with comprehensive water conservation program management experience to lead our program management team. This individual will be based in Riyadh and will work directly with senior governmental contacts to design and implement their water conservation programs.
Substantial compensation package to include housing, expenses, and travel costs. Large scale earning potential for the appropriate candidate.
Minimum Job requirements:
- At least 5 years experience as senior water conservation program manager with a water utility company
- Extensive knowledge of residential program management. Commercial and Irrigation experience a plus.
- Experience with program marketing and PR aspects of running an effective conservation program
- Experience with residential high efficiency plumbing products
The deadline to apply is opened until the position is filled.
For more information or to apply to this job posting, please contact:
Joanne Muccione, PHR
Manager, Human Resources
Niagara Conservation
(800) 831-8383 ext. 127
Fax: (973) 867-0646
email: jmuccione@niagaraconservation.com