This promotional recruitment is
only open to current City of Huntington Beach Regular employees. (Employees who have not completed their INITIAL probationary period are not eligible).
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, and we're looking for the right person to serve as
Water Conservation Coordinator with the
Public Works Department.
The Position
Under general supervision, implements, coordinates and monitors water conservation programs for the City; maintains and analyzes water conservation records; prepares reports on compliance with best management practices for water conservation; monitors and ensures the efficient use of energy for the Public Works Utilities Division water production and sewer lift station facilities; and performs other duties as required within the scope of the classification.
The Water Conservation Coordinator will have direct contact with the public and will provide guidance to water customers, including the City, on the efficient use of water resources.
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: An associate of arts degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental studies, landscape architecture, horticulture, business administration, public relations or a related field. Additional qualifying experience in water conservation program administration may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis.
Experience: Three (3) years in water conservation program coordination/administration/management, preferably with a California water agency.
Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
American Water Works Association Water Conservation Practitioner Level 1 required, Level 2 preferred.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program.
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
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An online application must be fully completed.
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Applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum education, experience, license and/or certification requirements to be invited to a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for August 27, 2026.
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Selection Interview
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Appointment
