American Water

Water Conservation Specialist

LocationSacramento, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$64,480-$108,160

About This Job


Requisition ID: 108158

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.


About American Water

American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.


For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.


Primary Role


Responsible for implementing, coordinating, and compiling and analyzing data on Conservation programs. Also responsible for representing California American Water with community partners and Conservation groups at the local and regional levels.

$65,208 to $108,966 annually ($31.35-$52.38 hourly)

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!


Key Accountabilities

Compiles and analyzes data for compliance with water conservation regulatory requirements.

Regularly reports to the Manager of Water Conservation and Efficiency on conservation program activity.
Implements and maintains water conservation programs at the district level.
Trains Conservation staff on water conservation audits, program reporting, and program implementation.
Investigates and resolves routine customer questions and complaints relating to water conservation.
Records information relating to customer contacts and work performed.
Conducts water conservation audits for residential customers and/or commercial customers and provides written and oral feedback on audit to customers.
Prepares and delivers conservation presentations at community forums, some of which may be after hours. Represents California American Water and distributes water conservation information to interested parties at scheduled, community events, schools, and other events.
Liaises with Conservation groups at the local and regional level to coordinate and enrich California American Water’s conservation program.
Must be willing to travel occasionally to support California American Water's geographically dispersed operations.
Does other similar work as called upon to perform, and any other work as necessary or to satisfactorily complete the job to which has been assigned.
Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrated organization and administrative skills.

Demonstrated communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize tasks.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Should be familiar with California American Water’s water conservation policies and rules and must be comfortable with approaching customers and reinforcing the conservation message with them.
Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Requires experience with water efficiency auditing, water conservation programming, or 2-4 years’ experience in water utility industry.
Certifications/Licenses

Must obtain Irrigation Auditor Certification from the Irrigation & Research Center at California Polytechnic State University or Irrigation Association, and AWWA Water Use Efficiency 1 within one (1) year.

Work Environment

50% Field work; 50% Office work.

Travel Requirements

Travel up to 10% within the assigned territory

Must be onsite in our Sacramento, CA office 5 days if not traveling
Competencies


Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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