Conservation Specialist II

City of Chula Vista

Salary: $6,988.74 - $8,494.85 Monthly

To perform a wide variety of duties related to the development and implementation of community-focused conservation programs; and to perform related work as assigned.

Functions may include but are not limited to the following:

• conduct integrated energy and water use audits to assist residents and businesses with identifying conservation opportunities;
• educate residents, business owners and City employees about conservation programs and services;
• act as liaison between community members and local water/energy utilities regarding conservation programs and rebates;
• provide assistance to the Office of Sustainability Environmental Sustainability Manager to support the City's broader conservation and sustainability goals;
• study and research assigned conservation projects;
• conduct grant funds research and prepare draft applications;
• implement grant funded projects under the supervision of the Environmental Sustainability Manager;
• develop, implement and coordinate community-focused programs related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, green buildings, alternative fuels, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, water conservation, watershed protection, and general sustainability;
• coordinate and monitor various conservation projects of moderate difficulty/complexity;
• assist in the design, development and implementation of difficult to complex conservation projects;
• assist in the development of public document brochures, grant reports, and reports;
• make informational presentations to business, school, and community groups;
• assist other City departments in improving their environmental awareness and sustainable practices;
• track and report programmatic progress and success;
• perform related duties as assigned.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: two years of experience performing duties involving the implementation of public or private energy conservation programs AND training equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with course work in environmental science, public administration, or related field.

License or Certificate:
Valid California driver's license.