Conservation Aide

General Description

Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Conservation Aide will perform routine data gathering and project implementation duties in support of the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) district’s programs to inform and educate the public about efficient water use and conservation while learning and applying conservation program practices and techniques. Conservation Aide is a paraprofessional class in the conservation program job family. Initially employees will receive training in basic conservation program requirements, practices and techniques while performing routine conservation project and water audit, assists in conducting water waste investigations and enforcing city and county water waste ordinances. As experience and competencies are gained, their duties gradually become broader and are performed with greater independence.

Protecting Southern Nevada’s Water Through Conservation and Compliance

The Water Use Compliance Team plays a key role in protecting Southern Nevada’s most critical resource—water. The team supports regional conservation efforts through water conservation enforcement, education, and outreach, helping ensure compliance with local water-use regulations. By working with residents and businesses to address water waste and promote responsible water management, the team helps safeguard the region’s long-term water sustainability.

How You Will Fulfill Your Mission

• With direction, assists in collecting, compiling, and displaying water conservation data.
• Perform assigned research to gather necessary information for designing and implementing water conservation techniques.
• Collect data from various sources and assists in monitoring actual conservation results following program implementation.
• Carry out routine administrative assignments associated with the development and implementation of conservation programs and projects.
• Research and study conservation information and materials to learn conservation techniques and practices.
• Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive customer issues and situations; maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.
• Maintain records, files, and supplies of materials.
• Act as backup to other Conservation staff, as needed.

The duties and responsibilities described in this position description in no way state or imply that these are the only duties performed. This position may require that additional duties and responsibilities be performed.

Why We Value You

• You are able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• You have a consistent character and do not yield to pressure to compromise or cut corners.
• You have a strong ability to communicate effectively with superiors, colleagues, and customers by clearly expressing your intent and understanding the focus and purpose of the conversation while allowing each person to get their point across.
• You are open to new ideas and innovations and can create modifications or changes in yourself to adapt or suit a new environment/situation.
• You have faith in your own ideas and ability to be successful.
• You hold yourself to the highest standard and work to inspire your team to produce quality work.

Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Three (3) years of office or field experience that demonstrates the ability to learn and apply conservation programs, requirements, and techniques, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Working knowledge of basic data gathering techniques; principles and practices of business communication.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive customer issues and situations.
• Maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with water conservation concepts: practices, techniques and products used by SNWA in water conservation programs.
• Knowledge of interior plumbing fixtures, basic irrigation systems and landscaping techniques.
• Knowledge of District and local laws, regulations, and programs applicable to water conservation.

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. In certain assignments employees are frequently required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, distance vision, use of eyes, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades.
• Work Environment: Employees typically work under normal office conditions, and the noise level is moderately quiet. Employees are exposed to outdoor weather conditions including extreme heat and cold and to wet, humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.
• Travel: A moderate amount of travel away from office may be required.