Temporary Energy Education Specialist
HIRING RANGE:
$14.00 per hour
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: October 3, 2011
CLOSING DATE: October 14, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.
NOTE: This position is part-time, temporary and does not include benefits.
JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
- Uses communication, public relations and project management skills to develop and market the city of Glendale’s comprehensive energy education program.
- Communicates the goals and objectives of the city of Glendale’s energy education program to the general public, local organizations, and other City employees.
- Responds to public inquiries and telephone requests from citizens for information on energy efficiency and conservation.
- Coordinates speakers to provide energy efficiency and conservation workshops and presentations for the public.
- Provides energy education presentations for Glendale elementary schools.
- Coordinates development of grade-appropriate curriculum materials and assembly of energy conservation toolkits for distribution to Glendale elementary schools.
- Provides energy education trainings for Glendale elementary school teachers.
- Depending on assignment, assists in the production and distribution of public awareness materials, communicates with the media, and assists with surveys and other related program marketing strategies.
- Maintains databases and records to calculate, prepare, and present data in written and oral presentations. Assists with monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness of the energy education program.
- Research and prepares reports for assigned programs.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Education, Public Relations, Communication, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, or a related field and one year experience working in environmental conservation, public education, or specialized management of natural resources. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in public outreach and education. Any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Arizona driver’s license required upon hire.
Must be available to work several evenings and/or Saturdays each month.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility lists are active for up to six months. Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time. The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.
PREFERENCE POINTS: If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.
RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION
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The city of Glendale
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
