Manager - Conservation; Commercial

Grade 23:
Starting annual salary $. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

The Manager – Conservation is responsible for Commercial Conservation Initiatives and Conservation Budget and Contract Management. Some of the programs under this position include:
Commercial Custom Rebate, Commercial Irrigation Rebates, initiatives involving NAICS codes (including analysis, outreach, and specially designed conservation strategies), and more programs they will define going forward. This individual will oversee industry partnerships, coordinate with and integrate input from industry stakeholders, advisory groups, customers, and other SAWS departments. Supervises planners and phone staff engaged in the implementation and development of conservation programs to support the Company mission, including project management, budgeting, long‑range planning, public participation, customer development, policy development and coordination, and resource allocation.

Works collaboratively with two other Conservation Managers and the Director of Conservation to set long‑term and annual goals and evaluate progress on meeting goals.

• Supervises, selects, develops, trains, and evaluates personnel.
• Develops, recommends, and implements division policies and procedures.
• Develops measures to analyze and improve division's overall efficiency.
• Forecasts, allocates, and monitors human, physical, and financial resources for the assigned area.
• Develops and participates in conceptual planning efforts.
• Presents technical and non-technical program information to a variety of audiences.
• Utilizes team building and consensus building skills to facilitate public participation and involvement.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Leads the effort to create and market cutting‑edge water conservation programs in the areas of commercial conservation, landscape irrigation, and residential conservation to customers.
• Oversees and implements an efficient program management structure and decision‑support system through analysis of customer data, program participation, and program impacts, while coordinating and integrating input from advisory groups, customers, internal department, and industry stakeholders.
• Develops and conducts education and outreach activities in effort to develop and maintain relationships with industry stakeholders. This may include development of sophisticated communication strategies, conference participation, serving as primary liaison with professional associations, and demonstration project development, among other activities.
• Ensures program implementation and reporting is completed in compliance with applicable municipal, state, and federal regulation.
• Resolves policy concerns regarding costumer eligibility for program participation, rebate levels, and ordinance enforcement. If necessary, recommends adjustments in policies for conservation programs to the Director – Conservation.

• Directly supervises 5-25 employees.
• Works under limited supervision and guidance.

• Bachelor's Degree from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency in Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Public or Business Administration, Engineering, Natural Sciences, Information Systems, Geography, or applicable related field.
• Six years' experience, including three years of supervising personnel in utility or municipal planning, conservation, and/or GIS and CADD mapping systems.
• Professional certifications in related field.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Supervises, selects, develops, trains and evaluates personnel.
• Contacts with internal and external customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

Working conditions are primarily in an office environment and performs occasional to field visits. Operates a company vehicle on an occasional basis. May be required to work hours other than regular schedule including nights and weekends.