Energy​/Water Conservation Coordinator

Position Overview

First review of the applications will be on Monday, June 1, 2026.

The current vacancy is in the Energy Conservation Assignment; however, this eligible list may be used for future vacancies in either Energy Conservation or Water Conservation.

An Energy/Water Conservation Coordinator is responsible for managing and coordinating the implementation of a wide variety of complex sustainability programs and projects related to energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, climate action, sustainable development, green infrastructure, facilities retrofits and audits, and educational outreach.

• Conduct research, data analysis, technical support, and provide input into the development and implementation of various programs and projects.
• Define and accomplish established strategic goals and objectives.
• Provide technical expertise on energy conservation codes, greenhouse gas inventory modeling, and water‑efficient equipment and landscape design to improve City facilities’ sustainability goals.
• Perform duties related to project management and technical oversight of interdepartmental project teams, contractors, consultants, interns, or volunteers hired by the City.
• Interpret conservation codes and standards.
• Analyze and recommend to management the benefits, alternatives, and financial impacts of projects, programs, and communications.
• Communicate information to internal departments, Council, and external customers.
• Provide leadership through participation in external committees and regional and statewide partnerships to achieve sustainability goals.
• Negotiate and facilitate contracts in the form of service contracts, grants, intergovernmental agreements, and work with City legal and consultants.
• Coordinate, write, and administer contracts and grants by following grant guidelines and contract/project requirements.
• May supervise staff and lead over other technical professionals, contractors or technicians.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Energy Conservation Assignment: Primary emphasis on the Department’s greenhouse gas reduction, energy efficiency, and renewable energy programs. May also support the water conservation program.
• Water Conservation Assignment: Primary emphasis on the Department’s water efficiency, water conservation and urban heat mitigation programs along with sustainability education and engagement. May also support the energy conservation program.

An Energy/Water Conservation Coordinator works with considerable independence and performs a full‑range of duties, including acting as the department’s representative in Citywide, regional, and statewide efforts on conservation and sustainability programs (e.g., Water Use It Wisely, Arizona Municipal Water Users Association, Sustainable Cities Network, Mesa Public Schools, Arizona State Forestry, Salt River Project, Arizona Water Association).

Employees are expected to possess the ability to formulate recommended courses of action based on technical information, exercise extensive initiative and judgment, and make independent decisions of considerable difficulty.

This class is expected to possess a high level of professionalism and effective interpersonal skills to present complex technical information and data in a format understandable to a variety of audiences, and to have a comprehensive working knowledge of water efficiency, energy conservation and climate action strategies, and energy conservation codes and standards.

Work is performed under the general direction of the Environmental Programs Supervisor, with work reviewed through meetings, written reports, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt‑administrative; non‑exempt for part‑time classification.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Engineering Technology, Urban/Regional Planning, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Considerable (3‑5 years) full‑time work experience in conservation, environmental, sustainability, or energy efficiency, including managing projects and/or programs.

• Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date.

• Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Manager, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or similar certification (Energy Conservation Assignment).
• LEED AP or any professional landscape certifications such as Water Auditor, Certified Arborist, or Master Gardener (Water Conservation Assignment).

• Knowledge
• Respect
• Integrity