Education Specialist

Education Specialist

Salary

$57,309.00 - $65,905.00 Annually

Location

City of Bloomington Utilities, IN

Job Type

Regular Full-Time (40hrs/week; with benefits)

Department

Utilities/Environmental Services

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/6/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

Typical Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

Position Reports to:

MS4 Program Coordinator

Supervises Staff:

No

• Description
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Description

Incumbent serves as Education Specialist for the City of Bloomington Utilities Department (CBU). Incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing educational programs and outreach initiatives that promote natural resource stewardship and effective stormwater management. The incumbent also supports CBU's compliance with state and federal environmental regulations.

Duties

This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

Responsible for the City's implementation of the Indiana MS4 General Permit (MS4 GP) Minimum Control Measures (MCM) 1 and 2 (Education and Outreach, and Public Involvement, respectively). Tracks progress towards the Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) measurable goals and reports results to the MS4 Coordinator. Leads education initiatives for other MCMs according to the SWQMP.

Coordinates and implements natural resources education and maintenance programs, includingAdopt-a-Drain, Storm Drain Marking Program, Hoosier Riverwatch, Clean Communities, and additional endeavors.

Plans, schedules, and manages events, conferences, and programs related to stormwater. Directs staff and volunteers during planning and execution of programs. Prepares and provides post activity evaluations, including financial reports, for events, conferences, and programs.

Instructs at trainings, workshops, and nature programs.

Designs and produces visual materials that simplify and communicate technical data using diversified media and creative tools like Adobe Creative Suite, ArcGIS or other visualization platforms.

Builds and maintains partnerships with organizations and educational institutions at the local, state, and national levels.

Administers grant programs offered by the MS4 Program.

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.

Secondary

Shares program resources and information with other MS4s throughout the state, including speaking at conferences.

Serves as positional back-up for the MS4 Inspector and MS4 Program Coordinator, including conducting inspections.

Performs relatedduties as assigned by the MS4 Program Coordinator.

Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Environmental Science, Biological Science, Physical Science, or a related field or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position

At least one (1) year of experience in education, community engagement, or natural resources management.

Knowledge of Google Suite, ArcGIS products, and visual presentation applications such as Photoshop, Canva, PowerPoint, etc.

Prior experience with writing and contributing to grant proposals is preferred.

Ability to legally drive a vehicle on a regular basis to participate in events, conferences, and multi-agency meetings.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship

Difficulty of Work

Work is primarily performed in a modern office environment, though field work is regularly necessary. Field work occurs weekly and includes hands-on training for Hoosier Riverwatch and Adopt-a-Drain as well as meeting onsite with potential and confirmed grant recipients to discuss and observe progress of grant projects. Special events might require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Schedules, including telework, must be approved by the supervisor in advance. Incumbent needs the ability to lift 35 pounds in order to transport educational materials to off-site locations.

Personal Work Relationships

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with MS4 Program staff, CBU's Communications Manager, other City employees and partners, and members of the public.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.

We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employees salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employees 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the Citys health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.
• Conditions and restrictions apply.

01

Bachelors degree in environmental science, Biological Science, Physical Science, or a related field or equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties of the position?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe how you meet the minimum requirements of one (1) year of experience in education, community engagement, or natural resources management. If you do not have any prior experience, put NA.

03

Are you legally authorized to operate a motor vehicle as required for this position?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington, Indiana

Address 401 North Morton Street

Bloomington, Indiana, 47404

Phone 812-349-3404

Website https://bloomington.in.gov/