Water Use Effeciency Specialist​/Analyst

Turn data, outreach, and hands-on fieldwork into real-world water use efficiency outcomes. Mesa Water District (Mesa Water) is now hiring a Water Use Efficiency Specialist / Analyst to help lead programs that shape how water is used across homes, businesses, and landscapes. This dynamic role blends technical analysis, customer engagement, and community education to deliver measurable results and support long-term water reliability.

It’s an ideal opportunity for a driven professional who enjoys variety and wants their work to make a visible impact every day.

Water Use Efficiency Specialist:
This is an experienced para-professional position in the Water Use Efficiency series. Positions at this level exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Advancement to the Water Use Efficiency Analyst class is based on demonstrated proficiency in performing the full scope of assigned functions and is at the discretion of higher level supervisory or management staff.

Water Use Efficiency Analyst:
This is a highly experienced, professional-level position in the Water Use Efficiency series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Water Use Efficiency Specialist class by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising independent judgment and initiative in matters related to work procedures and methods. Positions at this level are expected to apply well-developed water conservation knowledge in the performance of duties that also require a general knowledge of District functions.

Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Water Use Efficiency Analyst level are normally filled by advancement from the Water Use Efficiency Specialist class.

• Develops and implements cost-effective water use efficiency programs; tracks customer contact and program progress; reports on progress.
• Coordinates the implementation of landscape water use efficiency programs consistent with current state/federal laws, develops printed materials and conducts customer workshops and events on water efficient landscape and irrigation system design; coordinates with the City of Costa Mesa and other public agencies.
• Plans and presents landscape workshops; promotes water use efficiency and runoff reduction through public relations, educational speeches, and private contact; monitors and maintains the District’s demonstration gardens and various site landscapes.
• Schedules and conducts audits/inspections for Mesa Water’s rebate program, which includes: verifying water use efficiency devices, conducting pre-turf & post-turf inspections, and other related tasks.
• Administers the District’s Water Conservation Ordinance as necessary; answers questions related to compliance; engages with customers not in compliance with current requirements.
• Creates, updates and implements the District’s Water Use Efficiency Plan; participates in the development of the District’s Urban Water Management Plan.
• Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data and information related to water use; captures relevant data in system database; creates tables, queries, forms, and reports utilizing the database; prepares a variety of written reports, correspondence, records, and proposed regulations and procedures; use data to evaluate program effectiveness and develop recommendations for program modifications.
• Identifies and evaluates water use efficiency measures and practices for commercial, industrial, institutional, and residential customers; recommends incentives to alter water use practices including fixture and appliance retrofit programs; calculates cost/benefit analysis; evaluates and purchases…