Program/Project Coordinator - Water Conservation Coordinator

Requirements And Preferences

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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator - Water Conservation Coordinator to support the Natural Resources Division.

Benefits Of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

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)

Paid Parental Leave

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.

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 business, 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.

Preferences

Two 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.

Coordinates and manages all aspects of the Conservation Pays Program for the Natural Resource Division’s Water Conservation Program.

Coordinates and manages all aspects related to the marketing and outreach vendor contract for the Conservation Pays program, including contracts, budgets, invoices, and reviewing draft campaigns and reports.

Creates and maintains performance/production reports, and analyzes and interprets data, including data from application database, marketing and outreach vendor provided data, and data from local, state and federal agencies.

Develops policies, procedures and guidelines for the Conservation Pays program.

Promotes and assesses agency programs and services; cooperatively plans and implements programs and community-wide special events.

Implements funding opportunities, including advertising and marketing, and researches potential grant opportunities; develops grant proposals to secure funding from federal, state, local, and/or private sources; oversees the coordination, preparation, and submission of grants to ensure compliance with established Broward County policies and procedures; manages and tracks grant budgets.

Monitors and supervises maintenance of Conservation Pays records and documentation.

Acts as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to Conservation Pays program.

Performs environmental outreach planning and develops and implements environmental outreach projects.

Disseminates water conservation information to the public.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical 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 INFORMATION

Competencies

• Decision Quality
  
  

Makes 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 Aligns
  
  

Plans 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 Processes
  
  

Knows 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 Effectively
  
  

Develops 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 Adaptability
  
  

Adapts 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 Values

All 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) Compliance

Broward 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 Responsibilities

Note: 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 Responsibilities

All 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.