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Conservation Aide
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About Us
HSG, LLC is a
woman-owned business committed to developing and maintaining lasting relationships with our clients. Since HSG's founding in 2008, our teams of environmental,
emergency planning and preparedness, and occupational health and safety subject matter experts have been proudly serving our customer.
About The Position
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.
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.
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
Specific Knowledge/Certification Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
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.
HSG,
LLC is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or
protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of
disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative
action plan or policy statement, please contact HSG, LLC. If you have a
disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to
search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact HSG,
LLC on 866-487-3895.
HSG is
a drug-free workplace.