The Water Conservation Outreach Specialist position is a great opportunity for those who are interested in natural resource conservation, outreach, and education.

This position will play a key role in assisting with regulatory/compliance work, conservation program implementation and administration, as well as public outreach to encourage sustainable indoor and outdoor water management practices, utilization of incentives and reduce consumptive water loss and avoid water waste. The Water Conservation Outreach Specialist will perform a diversity of specialized regulatory, administrative, field and water restriction enforcement activities. And provide community education on water conservation programs at community events, festivals, special engagements as well as through presentations to various groups, homeowners’ associations, and the public.

The Water Conservation Compliance Officer performs specialized administrative regulatory field work monitoring and providing compliance patrols for water restriction field enforcement activities; maintains public contact interpreting, explaining, and enforcing water restriction code regulations; prosecutes ordinance violations; provides assistance in educational outreach events relating to water conservations and ordinance compliance requirements.

The Water Conservation Compliance Officer position is located at:  14 S. Fort Harrison Avenue, Clearwater, FL  33756.  Work Schedule:  Monday - Friday. Varying work hours: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. & 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

 

What Will You Do?

• Performs full range investigations of violations of established water restrictions providing appropriate education information and issuing citations as required.
• Assists in the coordination of enforcement field operational activities and citation processes.
• Reads and interprets maps, aerial photos, surveys, legal documents and descriptions, and diagrams.
• Investigates customer generated complaints of non-compliance of water restrictions.
• Issues violations and citations to violators of local and district water use regulations.
• Testifies in court concerning specific observations of water restriction violations.
• Provides compliance patrols during off-hour periods to ensure community compliance with water restrictions.
• Prepares correspondence in response to findings and correspondence from others and performs other administrative duties as necessary to facilitate compliance.
• Prepares and delivers fine citations and appears in court as a witness.
• Develops and conducts training sessions and informational presentations concerning water restriction enforcement.
• Appears and addresses citizen groups such as homeowner associations.
• Conducts public speaking duties, including group orientation, as required.
• Attends community events, meetings, or commission hearings.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need?

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate and 2 years of experience in public contact work or;
• At least 2 years of college or vocational training with coursework in environmental studies, water conservation, or a related field; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Florida Driver's License or Florida Commercial Driver’s License and endorsement, if any.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of services offered by the County and other local community services agencies.
• Fluent in any languages other than English, particularly Spanish.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule when needed.

Why Choose Pinellas County?

When you join Pinellas County, you’re not just taking on a job—you’re investing in your future. We believe in supporting our employees with exceptional benefits that help you thrive both professionally and personally. Here's why our benefits stand out as some of the best in the area:

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy affordable medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more that meet the needs of you and your family.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS): Secure your financial future with a robust retirement plan that gives you peace of mind as you plan for tomorrow.
• Generous leave time: Take advantage of time off to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Wellness Program: Access to county gyms 24/7 and wellness programs as part of our commitment to employee wellness.
• Deferred compensation: Build your savings and plan for the future with flexible deferred compensation options tailored to your financial goals.
• To learn more, see What We Offer

Want to learn more?

Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

https://pinellas.gov/class-specification/water-conservation-compliance-officer/