THE POSITION:
Deputy Water Conservation Officers promote and enforce Lodi's Water Conservation Program.

Duties include patrolling the City to identify Water Conservation Ordinance violations; distribution of water conservation information; issuing warnings and/or citations to Lodi's water users; researching water wasting complaints; answering questions regarding the Water Conservation Program; processing and tracking Water Conservation Rebates; public outreach on water conservation (development of outreach materials, participation in outreach booth, and public speaking); as well as performing water audits for residents as needed. Record keeping, filing and general clerical duties.

HOURS OF WORK: Up to 40 hours per week (not to exceed 1300 hours in a fiscal year), typically Monday through Friday, but may include some weekends or evenings for events, workshops, and presentations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess a valid California driver's license and high school diploma or its equivalent.

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.

Lift 35 -50 pounds periodically.

Knowledge of basic personal computer software applications and the operation of peripheral equipment.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer applications preferred.

Previous public experience.

TESTING PROCESS:
Candidates considered to be among the most qualified will be required to participate in a qualification appraisal testing process.
This may include oral interviews, assessment exercises, and physical exercises.
Passing scores will determine placement on an established eligible list. Eligible lists last approximately 2 years unless abolished sooner. Fingerprints and/or background clearance is part of the testing process.

EVALUATION of Qualifications:
Application materials and resumes will be screened to determine if applicants are considered to be among the most qualified as outlined on the job announcement. Only applicants who are among the most qualified will be invited to participate in the testing process. Resumes may not be substituted for a completed application.

Apply: online at www.lodi.gov or in person at Human Resources Department, City Hall, Second Floor, 221 West Pine Street, Lodi, CA. Telephone: 209/333-6704.

Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - The City of Lodi is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of fair employment practices regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex or sexual orientation, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation or belief, or other unlawful discrimination.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the City of Lodi provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations must contact the Human Resources Division upon application submittal to confirm the request.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION - City of Lodi is authorized and required by the state of California to access Local, State, and/or Federal criminal history as part of the testing process. This process can be completed by initial fingerprinting and/or a full background investigation pursuant to Penal Code §11105(b)(10), §11105.3, §13300(b)(10); Education Code §10911.5; Public Resources Code §5164) and in compliance with the City of Lodi's Fingerprinting Policy and Procedure. As a future employee or volunteer, you are required to be fingerprinted and processed through the Department of Justice and cleared before you can start. All information obtained will be kept in strict confidentiality.

HIRING PROCEDURE - Applicants must possess the minimum qualifications by the final filing date. Eligible lists are established upon successful completion of the selection process. The candidates must be successful in each part of the testing. To fill each vacancy the hiring department will request names to be certified from the eligible list and will make a selection from this certification list.

CONDITIONAL JOB OFFERS - Conditional job offers are subject to successful completion of a medical drug screen and/or physical. Candidates should not quit or give notice to their current employer until final notification has been awarded by the Human Resources Division.

MEDICAL-DRUG SCREENING – All positions may be subject to a physical or drug screen issued by a qualified medical physician assigned by the Human Resources Division. Under the requirements of the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Lodi has been designated as a drug-free workplace.

APPOINTMENT - At the time of appointment all candidates will be required to execute an oath of allegiance and complete Form I-9 - Employment Eligibility Verification in compliance with the Immigration and Naturalization Act. United States citizenship is not required. All new appointees are required to successfully complete a probationary period of twelve months.

PAY RANGE - The pay range is shown on the job announcement. Eligibility for the first merit increase is effective after 12 months and for additional merit increases after one year intervals until the employee has reached the maximum step. The City does not participate in Social Security except for the required Medicare contribution. The City participates in Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS). PARS is an alternative retirement plan to Social Security for part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.