EXHIBIT 10-B

monterey peninsula water management district

Conservation analyst

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

definition

To assist the Water Demand Manager by performing highly responsible work researching, analyzing, and reporting on complex water demand management and conservation programs; to assist in the formulation of water management plans in the areas of demand forecasting, historical trends in water use, water conditions, water savings, rate structures, and water supply economics.  To assist other agencies and the general public in understanding conservation and water demand management.

supervision received and exercised

Receives direction from the Water Demand Manager.

Exercises general supervision over lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS — Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1.       Gathers, analyzes, and interprets data and information related to water use and demand; develops information resources on water conservation.

2.       Performs econometric and trend forecasting, regression and other technical analysis and research on water resources planning, water supply development, environmental planning and water management programs.

3.       Develops methods and procedures for data collection of water resources information related to water use, water billing, water rates, water management programs, and water conservation.

4.       Develops and maintain database to track consumption and water use by demand source; verify entries monthly and provide reports of activity in each jurisdiction.

5.       Prepares correspondence and reports for technical planning issues and development of water management programs; writes proposed regulations and ordinances, presenting to the Board and public as required.

6.       Responds to the public and other public agency requests for information and water management programs; works to inform and educate the public regarding water supply and demand and water management issues.

7.       Assists in the formulation of the District’s contribution to California American Water’s Urban Water Management Plan, and other regulatory reporting requirements, through data collection and analysis in the areas of demand forecasting, historical trends in water use, water savings, rate structures, and water supply economics.

8.       Provides general supervision to Water Demand Division Conservation Representatives and Conservation Technician, approving leave requests and signing time and leave accrual sheets.

9.       May assist in the processing of water permits.

10.   Represents the District in meetings and on committees, as assigned.

11.   Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, services, and activities of a water conservation program.

The principles and practices applied to the planning and management of water supply

Advanced water conservation methods, devices and ordinances.

Advanced water conservation research practices.

General principles of supervision.

The principles and practices of statistical analysis

Accounting principles and practices.

Word processing, database and spreadsheet software.

Record keeping methods and techniques.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Principles of mathematics.

Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

Perform research, collect, analyze, compile, and evaluate economic, technical, and statistical data

Interpret policies and procedures; maintain program records, cost estimates, and financial transactions, and make recommendations pertaining to water conservation programs.

Read and interpret complex water conservation rules and specific applications.

Perform general supervision of staff.

Perform mathematical calculations accurately and quickly.

Operate a computer and modern office equipment.

Prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.

Manage and analyze large data sets.

Work independently in the absence of supervision.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Experience and Training Guidelines - Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience

Three years of increasing responsible water conservation planning and demand forecasting experience, including statistical analysis and report writing; one year supervisory experience.

Training

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental science, urban planning, public administration or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

working conditions

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions:

Office and field environment; exposure to computer screens, work closely with others and work alone; exposure to dust, atmospheric conditions and slippery and uneven conditions.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; light to moderate lifting and carrying; use of both hands, fingers, arms and legs.

Vision:

See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to conduct inspections; specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision and depth perception.

Hearing:

Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

 

 

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