"Coordinator, District Irrigation"

Job Summary

This role oversees the administration of the TCCD district-wide landscape irrigation program to assure it meets all applicable requirements and maximizes the use of the water resource, particularly during drought periods.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Performance Requirements
• Reviews and approves the design, installation, expansion, upgrades and maintenance of all TCCD landscape irrigation systems, including campus and district central irrigation control systems, to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, codes and guidelines
• Ensures record drawings are developed and maintained for all existing and new systems
• Develops and implements irrigation schedules for all campuses based on weather data and campus conditions such as terrain, soils, planting materials, etc.
• Gathers, maintains and updates weather data by season for each campus. Continuously monitors the operation of all TCCD landscape irrigation systems to assure the effective and efficient irrigation of all landscape materials
• Monitors the operation of TCCD systems compliance and demonstrates the District's desire to be environmentally and community friendly, especially during drought periods
• Seeks efficiencies of operation and maintenance of irrigation systems and if required, prepares budget packages for landscaping on all campuses
• Monitors physical conditions of all irrigation systems and recommends upgrading or replacement, if required
• Participates in ongoing safety-training programs that covers all aspects of the work performed by the Real Estate and Facilities (RE&F) Department
• Performs other duties as required

Service Excellence
• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as assigned to support the Essential Performance Requirements
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through Tarrant County College (TCC)
• Supports the mission, values and 3 Goals and 8 Principles of the College

Supervision
• Works under the general supervision of the assigned department leader

*Performs Other Related Tasks as Required
The duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree or 60 college hours and five (5) years' working experience related to the Essential Performance Requirements, or any equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Current Texas Irrigator's License
• Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record required

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Irrigation Auditor's Certification
• At least one (1) year's working experience using irrigation design software
• At least one (1) year's working experience managing a multi-campus irrigation program and identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of irrigation system design, installation, maintenance, operations and repair
• Skilled in oral and written communications
• Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Smartsheet
• Skilled with excellent customer service
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to delegate work appropriately to faculty and staff to meet College and campus deliverables

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Accommodation/EEO Statement

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.