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Distinguishing Characteristics Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements the county-wide water recycling program, including sludge reuse; and performs other related duties as required. This single position class is distinguished by its responsibility for independently planning, developing, and implementing the various facets of the water recycling program and for functioning as the County's technical advisor on water recycling issues. The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position. Independently initiates, organizes, and conducts research on water recycling issues; Establishes water recycling program goals and develops implementation strategies to meet those goals. Prepares complex analyses and plans to establish water recycling development and investment activities; Serves as County technical advisor for water recycling program, including sludge reuse; Evaluates existing and new programs, as well as feasibility of implementing demonstration projects within the County; Develops and manages County water recycling and sludge reuse contracts from start to finish; Drafts request for proposals; recommends awards; manages contracts and programs after awards are made; Seeks, researches, and writes grant applications to secure program funding; Formulates, implements and monitors educational and promotional activities for water recycling; Provides technical assistance for water recycling programs to private businesses; Maintains water recycling information database for the County; Prepares annual operating and capital improvement budget requests; Researches and develops related legislation; Prepares and offers testimony before legislative bodies on pending legislation; Prepares written analyses and reports; Coordinates maintenance on recycled water distribution system. Training and Experience A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, urban planning, civil or environmental engineering, environmental science, public health, or a related field and four (4) years of professional work experience in the development, implementation and/or coordination of a recycling, waste reduction or waste recovery program. License Requirement Possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license (equivalent to State of Hawaii Type 3). Knowledge of Operation, federal, state and county laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures applicable to water recycling and related programs; economic theory and principles; research and statistical methods and techniques; statutory, regulatory and participatory requirements associated with federal and state grants; characteristics and economics of water recycling and related programs, including supply and demand, price structuring, consumption, marketing, etc.; water recycling and water conservation methods and objectives; report writing; public relations. Ability to Read, comprehend, interpret, and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures; plan, organize, and execute research projects; analyze data, read and interpret complex written material; develop and implement operational policies and procedures; organize, plan, coordinate, implement and monitor projects; make effective decisions and recommendations to resolve them; make oral presentations; deal effectively with others. Health and Physical Condition Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping Light #J-18808-Ljbffr

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