$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
LocationFort Lauderdale, FL
Job TypeFull-Time
Job Number1413279
DepartmentRED NRD Water Conservation
Opening Date01/13/2025
Closing DateContinuous
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Description Benefits Questions REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESBroward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for (CP) Water Conservation Coordinator to support the Natural Resources Division.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, environmental education, business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
International Degree Evaluation Language: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license based on area of assignment.
PreferencesTwo years of experience in contract management
Two years of experience in marketing
Three years experience in developing environmental education programs and training programs
Two years experience in environmental outreach
Two years experience in creating social media content specific to water conservation
Environmental Educator Certification
LEED Green Certification
Master’s Degree in Biology, Planning, Environmental Sciences, Science Education, or related discipline.
Multilingual (speak, write, read) skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
Experience providing direct customer service for County/City programs and services
Professional experience in ESRI Arc GIS
Project Management Professional Certification
Strong communication skills: Verbal and Written
Strong computer skills
Effective and strong interpersonal and communication skills DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and fostering relationships with Broward County municipalities and public utilities; managing the Broward Water Partnership Interlocal Agreements - Conservation Pays program; and managing the program’s marketing and outreach vendor contract to ensure outreach programs and campaigns attract rebate applicants; coordinating with partners on contracts and invoicing.
The position will manage and process rebate applications; provide excellent customer service to rebate applicants; provide monthly rebate performance reports; convene quarterly partner meetings; coordinate county-wide water conservation education and outreach activities in collaboration with Broward County municipalities and their water utilities.
The position supports updates to the Division’s website and develops social media content for the Division’s social media platforms.
Additional activities may include grant writing and grant management, developing and presenting educational content and outreach materials about water conservation, conducting public speaking to groups, and participating in weekend events to promote water conservation programs such as the County’s Annual Water Matters Day.
This position has emergency responsibilities to support the Resilient Environment Department in the event of emergency activation.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesDecision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field? Yes No 02 Write the name of your degree obtained and major/concentration. If no degree obtained write none. 03 How many years of experience do you have in managing special projects, programs or business operations related to water conservation and/or environmental sustainability and outreach programs, or closely related experience? If none, state none 04 Do you have two (2) years' experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience? Yes No 05 How much experience do you have in managing customer service programs related to water conservation and/or environmental outreach programs or closely related experience? If none, state none. 06 Please describe your work experience and educational background as it relates to each (1) Contract Administration and Management (2) Database Entry, Management, and Analysis (3) Project Reporting and Analysis (4) Customer Service (5) Environmental Education (6) Environmental Outreach (7) Expense Tracking and Invoicing. Please explain your role and the agency and any specific training, education, or certification you hold. If none, state none. 07 Describe your experience in preparing and formatting professional written reports that contain data analysis and related graphics. If none, state none. 08 Describe your experience in managing and negotiating interlocal agreements. If none, state none. 09 Describe your experience in grant writing and reporting. If none, state none. 10 Describe your experience in developing and implementing marketing plans. If none, state none. 11 Describe your experience in GIS. If none, state none. 12 Describe your experience providing direct customer service for County/City programs and services.Required Question
Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for (CP) Water Conservation Coordinator to support the Natural Resources Division.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
General Description
Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in urban planning, environmental education, business or public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
International Degree Evaluation Language: For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license based on area of assignment.
PreferencesTwo years of experience in contract management
Two years of experience in marketing
Three years experience in developing environmental education programs and training programs
Two years experience in environmental outreach
Two years experience in creating social media content specific to water conservation
Environmental Educator Certification
LEED Green Certification
Master’s Degree in Biology, Planning, Environmental Sciences, Science Education, or related discipline.
Multilingual (speak, write, read) skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects with varying deadlines
Experience providing direct customer service for County/City programs and services
Professional experience in ESRI Arc GIS
Project Management Professional Certification
Strong communication skills: Verbal and Written
Strong computer skills
Effective and strong interpersonal and communication skills DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
The successful candidate will be responsible for building and fostering relationships with Broward County municipalities and public utilities; managing the Broward Water Partnership Interlocal Agreements - Conservation Pays program; and managing the program’s marketing and outreach vendor contract to ensure outreach programs and campaigns attract rebate applicants; coordinating with partners on contracts and invoicing.
The position will manage and process rebate applications; provide excellent customer service to rebate applicants; provide monthly rebate performance reports; convene quarterly partner meetings; coordinate county-wide water conservation education and outreach activities in collaboration with Broward County municipalities and their water utilities.
The position supports updates to the Division’s website and develops social media content for the Division’s social media platforms.
Additional activities may include grant writing and grant management, developing and presenting educational content and outreach materials about water conservation, conducting public speaking to groups, and participating in weekend events to promote water conservation programs such as the County’s Annual Water Matters Day.
This position has emergency responsibilities to support the Resilient Environment Department in the event of emergency activation.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATIONCompetenciesDecision QualityMakes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Plans and AlignsPlans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Optimizes Work ProcessesKnows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Communicates EffectivelyDevelops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Situational AdaptabilityAdapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,600. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
01 Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field? Yes No 02 Write the name of your degree obtained and major/concentration. If no degree obtained write none. 03 How many years of experience do you have in managing special projects, programs or business operations related to water conservation and/or environmental sustainability and outreach programs, or closely related experience? If none, state none 04 Do you have two (2) years' experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience? Yes No 05 How much experience do you have in managing customer service programs related to water conservation and/or environmental outreach programs or closely related experience? If none, state none. 06 Please describe your work experience and educational background as it relates to each (1) Contract Administration and Management (2) Database Entry, Management, and Analysis (3) Project Reporting and Analysis (4) Customer Service (5) Environmental Education (6) Environmental Outreach (7) Expense Tracking and Invoicing. Please explain your role and the agency and any specific training, education, or certification you hold. If none, state none. 07 Describe your experience in preparing and formatting professional written reports that contain data analysis and related graphics. If none, state none. 08 Describe your experience in managing and negotiating interlocal agreements. If none, state none. 09 Describe your experience in grant writing and reporting. If none, state none. 10 Describe your experience in developing and implementing marketing plans. If none, state none. 11 Describe your experience in GIS. If none, state none. 12 Describe your experience providing direct customer service for County/City programs and services.Required Question
Agency Broward County Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800 Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers