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Description This part-time   temporary   Water Conservation Assistant is responsible for supporting implementation of the City's ten water conservation Best Management Practices (BMPs). Provides primary support for four BMPs, including the Youth Conservation Education program, "Green-Living" class series, Glendale Xeriscape Demonstration Garden, and Glendale Water Efficiency Program for commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Essential Functions 1. Assist in the implementation of the City's ten water conservation BMPs. Ensure that programs and activities are implemented within city and state policies, procedures, and guidelines.  2. Assist with the Youth Education Program by leading water- and energy-education presentations for schools and youth groups. 3. Assist with the Glendale Water Efficiency Program by conducting water efficiency assessments for city facilities and commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. 4. Help with water waste investigations by conducting site visits, mailing educational resources, and maintaining documentation. 5. Assist with the Green-Living class series by marketing the series, staffing classes, and entering data from class surveys. 6. Assist with developing landscape water budgets for city facilities and parks, homeowner associations, and commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. 7. Staff community outreach events and provide educational resources for the public. 8. Assist with maintaining the four-acre Glendale Xeriscape (low-water-use) Demonstration Garden, including updating the garden's plant and tool inventory, working with garden volunteers, and preparing the garden for tours and special events. 9. Conduct research and prepare reports for assigned programs. 10. Develop public outreach materials that promote conservation and sustainability. 11. Respond to public inquiries from citizens for information on conservation and sustainable living programs. 12. Maintain databases and records to analyze, prepare, and present data in written and oral presentations. Assist with monitoring and evaluating the success of the conservation programs. 13. Stay current on technologies and trends on water and energy conservation and sustainability by attending trainings, statewide water conservation information share meetings, and conferences. 14. Perform other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements Associate's degree in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management, Education, Communications, Public Relations, Public Administration, or a related field and one year of experience in environmental education, public administration, or in any field that specializes in the management of natural resources.  Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Knowledge of: Water and energy conservation best management practices, especially in a desert environment Research methodology, analysis and interpretation, and database development and maintenance Methods of public information and education, outreach, and marketing Landscape and irrigation standards and practices related to water conservation Ability to: Speak effectively in public Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and written Work cooperatively with other departments, outside agencies, and the general public Operate a computer with skills in the following software applications: MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. GIS experience preferred, but not required. Special Requirements: Valid Arizona driver's license  Must be available to work occasional evenings and/or Saturdays each month  Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Corps Member: ACE AmeriCorps Crew; 450 hour (3-month) and 900 hour (6-month) positions Start date: August 31 , 2019   Summary: American Conservation Experience (ACE) is seeking Corps Members committed to working 12 weeks (450 hours) or 24 weeks (900 hours) on outdoor conservation projects. American Conservation Experience is a national non-profit conservation corps dedicated to providing career development and outdoor experiential learning opportunities to young adults interested in careers related to environmental conservation. The ACE AmeriCorps Member program engages and motivates participants seeking to broaden their horizons and expand professional knowledge in the field of conservation. Location: Work projects will take place throughout the Southwest. Member housing is in Flagstaff, AZ. Compensation and Benefits: Members receive a $280 bi-weekly living stipend 3 meals per day while on project (approximately 16 days/month) Free housing accommodation in Flagstaff, and use of a tent throughout your term Transportation to and from worksites Upon successful completion of a full term, AmeriCorps Members receive an Education Award of $2,960.00 (for 900 hours/24 weeks) or $1,566.14 (for 450 hours/12 weeks) 900 hour Members are also eligible for preferential hiring status following their term of service. Corps Member who have served a minimum of 640 hours on appropriate public land projects may qualify for Public Land Corps non-competitive hiring status. Position Description: Corps Members serve in professionally supervised teams as they explore future outdoor careers, learn practical field skills, and develop confidence as emerging leaders in the field of conservation. Members are provided opportunities to learn and train under the guidance of professional mentors within ACE, while gaining invaluable career perspectives working alongside staff from the National Park Service, US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and many other stewards of our nation's public and tribal lands. ACE Members will become proficient in environmental stewardship practices, general work site safety, Leave No Trace principles, brushcutter use, herbicide application, and resume building. ACE projects typically include: Trail construction and maintenance Invasive species removal Habitation restoration Fence installation/repair Dry and wet stone masonry Forest management Fire fuels reduction Schedule: Corps Members typically work 10 hours per day for 8 consecutive days while camping in remote wilderness areas. Between work projects Corps Members will generally have 6 days off in Flagstaff. However, applicants should expect the ACE project schedule to vary, including the possibility of participating in distant projects for 4 to 6 weeks at a time. Responsibilities and Expectations: Corps Members can expect to work long days, and must successfully adapt to various climates and working conditions. Proper safety procedures must be observed in all tasks, including the repair and use of hand and power tools used on projects. All ACE Corps Members practice environmental ethics, and are expected to work in diverse team settings in taxing situations or circumstances. Members are expected to be flexible and complete all functions of the job, including tough physical labor and hiking several miles to remote locations under adverse weather conditions.   Qualifications: US Citizen or permanent resident Between the ages of 18 and 35 Willing to represent ACE and AmeriCorps in a professional, responsible, and enthusiastic manner Have or be willing to obtain personal medical insurance for the duration of time with ACE ACE provides tents and camp kitchen equipment, but members will be required to bring all other camping items such as sturdy boots, sleeping bags, backpacks, and rain gear. ACE maintains a zero-tolerance policy for illegal drugs and underage drinking. Alcohol use is prohibited on ACE projects and on ACE property, and any evidence of drug use or violating ACE's alcohol policy will result in immediate release from the program. ACE reserves the right to require drug testing. To Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter along with 3 professional references using the APPLY NOW section located on the upper right hand corner of the position listing on our website here: http://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs