Overview

Position Title: Irrigation Specialist

Company: City Of Dallas

Location: Dallas, Texas, US

Job Description:

Performs specialized services for commercial and residential customers with irrigation systems in support of the Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability conservation programs.

Responsibilities:

  • Develops procedures to ensure water conservation programs are efficient and conducted according to established guidelines.
  • Research customer trends, evaluates programs effectiveness and makes recommendations for process improvement.
  •  Responds to customer inquiries for irrigation evaluations and schedules appointments.
  • Performs water irrigation evaluations and audits for residential and commercial properties.
  •  Makes recommendations for irrigation systems regarding programming and efficiency.
  • Maintains database containing all evaluations and customer information.
  • Assists customers with high bill concerns and performs high bill evaluations.
  • Review and approve/deny water variance applications.
  •  Delivers water conservation program presentations to large groups and addresses questions and concerns.
  • Performs adjustments to program, in alignment with the watering schedule determined by the Water Conservation.

Requirements:

  • Two (2) years’ experience in automatic irrigation design, installing and repair.
  • Two (2) years of experience in Inspecting and adjusting sprinkler controllers, set and operate the clocks as necessary, be current on new sprinkler technologies.
  • High School Diploma or GED, plus Ten (5) years of the specified experience, will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • An associate degree, or higher, plus (2) years of the specified experience, will meet the education and experience requirements.
  • Valid driver’s license with good driving record
  • MUST have a current Landscape Irrigator’s License from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) *Required*
  • Backflow Prevention Assembly Test License (BPAT) preferred
  • Must be able to obtain a Landscape Irrigation Auditor certification within probationary period.