Landscape Water Conservation Specialist
SALARY: $4,665- $5,617/mo.
FILING DEADLINE: midnight 11/19/19
THE POSITION
Under supervision, Landscape Water Conservation Specialists plan, develop and implement the City's landscape water conservation program and review landscape designs for water efficiency. Incumbents perform landscape surveys, to include consulting and assisting customers on panning issues related to water efficient landscape and regulations; water audits; water wise horticulture consultations and landscape evaluations for large and small landscape sites.
One current vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Water Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
RETIREMENT: Fresno City Retirement System, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. City of Fresno does not participate in Social Security. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service.
HEALTH INSURANCE: COF contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Boost your retirement savings with the COF 457 plan.
VACATION LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 6 months
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and one (1) personal day.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at www.fresno.gov.
THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in environmental science, horticulture, plant pathology, or closely related field; and two (2) years of experience in water efficient irrigation systems and landscape design, which included planting and maintenance activities. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
If qualifying with education, a copy of degree or college transcripts must be uploaded and included in your on-line application for verification of requirement. Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.
The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview, an extensive pre-employment background and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.
How To Apply
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.
INSTRUCTIONS - How to attach diploma/transcripts
1. Scan, save and upload your certificate to your personal drive.
2. Log back into PeopleSoft Self Service, Careers. Choose the link titled Landscape Water Conservation Specialist
3. Under "Career Tools", click on Cover letters and Attachments.
4. Click on +Add attachments.
5. For "Attachment Type", choose Transcripts.
6. For "Attachment Purpose", enter the name of the document
7. Click on Add attachment.
8. Click on Save and Return.
Selection Process
The examination process may consist of the following:
Written Examination : 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate's knowledge of sprinkling and irrigation devices used in water efficient landscapes, arboriculture, nursery practices, tree cultivation, soils, fertilizers and pesticides, ability to perform site and plan reviews and develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the eligible list.
The written exam date is to be determined.
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Qualified veterans who pass the examination may obtain five (5) additional points.
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.