DEFINITION
Under direction, develops, plans, organizes and administers various activities related to watershed protection and stormwater requirements in the Public Works Department. These activities help protect the water source for the Surface Water Treatment Facility, which uses the Mokelumne River as a drinking water source. Coordinates the activities of the Storm Drain Detectives (student volunteers), members of the community and various community groups, to implement programs, outreach events, and educational workshops designed to meet the needs of the Watershed Program; and performs related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives administrative direction from higher level personnel and exercises general direction over lower level personnel, including front line supervisors.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Coordinates, schedules, and monitors the work of designated volunteers and staff for the Storm Drain Detectives and other outreach activities (Coastal Clean-up, Earth Day, etc.); conducts and/or assists in the training of volunteers and students participating in the program;
Performs administrative tasks such as purchasing materials, grant writing, record keeping, reviewing and monitoring metered water use reports and preparing correspondence;
Prepares draft plan documents, draft implantation plans, press releases, public announcements, and project and grant reports;
Coordinates, designs, and prepares exhibits and displays; coordinates and assists in the implementation of special events; arranges the logistics for public meetings, educational workshops and outreach events;
Participates in researching sources of grant revenue and grant writing; coordinates and participates in grant solicitation activities;
Attends cooperative partnership meetings and supports the Compliance Engineer in meeting State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) General Permit requirements.
Coordinates community outreach efforts related to watershed education. This including developing and evaluating outreach materials distributed at events such as the Certified Farmer's Market and networking among agencies, organizations and individuals.

Manages and directs the Storm Drain Detective program, meets with landowners, and coordinates outreach events.

Assists with water quality monitoring; directs volunteers through the Storm Drain Detectives; help collect water samples to be analyzed by students and volunteers; and ensure all sampling is in compliance with existing QAPPs (Quality Assurance Project Plans).

Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of:
Working knowledge of watershed issues, non-point source pollution remediation strategies, and watershed management, as well as general familiarity with environmental regulations;

Grant writing processes, revenue collection techniques and budgeting;

Methods used in preparing displays and exhibits;

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.

Ability to:
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted during the course of work;

Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;

Plan, organize, assess and monitor the activities of personnel, members of the public and community groups, and related departmental operations;

Operate personal computers and peripheral equipment, and standard office equipment;

Accumulate and analyze data, and compile reports for budgeting and program productivity;

Ability to work independently, establish work priorities, and manage time effectively.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the qualifying knowledge and ability; A typical combination is:

Education:
College level coursework in biological sciences, natural resources management, or related field.

Experience:
Three (3) years of work experience in water resources/watershed protection.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Possession of a valid California Driver's License issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions- Office and field environment; exposure to a variety of weather conditions; may be required to travel from site to site.

Physical Conditions- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods. Lift 35 -50 pounds periodically. Work environment is primarily in an office setting with regular shifts scheduled outside the office during weekdays, some weekends or evenings for events, field trips, workshops, and presentations.

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Interested applicants must submit an online application at www.lodi.gov. No paper applications will be accepted. For technical difficulties with your online application, please call the Neogov helpline at 855-524-5627.

Telephone: 209-333-6704. Persons with hearing impairment, please call the California Relay Service 7-1-1.

Selection Process: Only the best qualified applicants will be invited to continue in the recruitment 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.

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 DISABILITY 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 ad 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.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

SALARY - The starting salary is the first rate shown on the job announcement. Advancement to the higher steps of the salary range is based upon merit in accordance with the Salary Ordinance and Rules for Personnel Administration. 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.

HOLIDAY, VACATION, SICK, AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE - Holiday - An average of 13 paid holidays per year. Vacation - 2 weeks paid vacation annually, increasing with length of service depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Sick Leave - 10 days per year depending upon the appropriate labor agreement. Administrative Leave - Management/Mid-Management positions receive 80 hours per fiscal year, and specified professional/technical positions receive 40 hours per fiscal year (Pro-Rated).

HEALTH INSURANCE - Medical, Dental and Vision plans are available for employee and dependents. A portion of the premiums may be the employee's responsibility.

LIFE INSURANCE AND LONG TERM DISABILITY - The City pays the full premium for employee and dependent life insurance, and offers a long-term disability plan that provides up to approximately 2/3 of an employee's salary.

RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION - The City of Lodi is a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System (P.E.R.S.). Lodi is not a member of the Social Security System except for the required medical contribution. Employees may participate in a 457 Deferred Compensation program.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT - Employees may participate in a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This bulletin does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions or job duties contained in this bulletin may include modifications pending labor agreements and/or council approval.