Water System Operator

Description

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THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY

The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 60000 residents the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants entertainment venues shopping centers and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The City of Fountain Valley Public Works Department is seeking a dedicated and skilled Water System Operator to join our team. This position involves performing a variety of skilled and technical tasks to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of our water production facilities. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in monitoring maintaining and improving the citys water systems to provide safe and reliable water to our community. Key responsibilities include :

• Using SCADA system to remotely monitor and operate the water system and sewer and storm drain stations and control systems equipment.
• Installing repairing overhauling operating and maintaining water pumps and pump motors.
• Monitoring water production storm drain pumping and sewage lift station facilities; checking pressure levels and status of pumping regulating and treatment equipment.
• Inspecting maintaining and repairing facility equipment including large electric motors natural gas engines pumps wells tanks controls and treatment equipment.
• Reading recorders meters and gauges and making field computations for adjustments on equipment.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDE

Job Overview

In addition to the key responsibilities listed above this position also performs the following essential duties :

Other Job-Related Duties

This job announcement is not intended to include a complete listing of all responsibilities knowledge skills and abilities associated with the position. For further details please click on the following link to access the full class specification for Water System Operator.

Qualification Guidelines

EDUCATION :

EXPERIENCE :

LICENSE REQUIRED :

CERTIFICATION REQUIRED :

Possession of SWRCB Grade II Water Distribution (D-2) Operator certification is required at time of appointment.

Possession of (or ability to obtain within the probationary period) SCWRB Grade III Water Distribution (D-3) Operator certification is required as a condition of employment.

Possession of (or ability to obtain within the probationary period) SWRCB Grade I Water Treatment (T1) Operator Certification is required as a condition of employment.

Backflow and cross-connection certifications are highly desirable.

Maintain at all times the license and certifications required for this job classification

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

NOTE :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION :

Non-exempt

COVERAGE UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REGULATIONS :

Incumbents in this classification are covered under the Department of Transportation regulations for drug and alcohol policy as specified in the Citys Administrative Regulation No. 1051.

Recruitment Information

To be considered for this excellent opportunity please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and / or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection computer or browser used to submit the application.

QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO .

All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidates legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to : reference checks California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting) post-offer drug test and post-offer medical examination.

The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the exam date.

Note : The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting an application.

Key Skills

Criminal Justice,Evaluation,Actuarial,Corporate Risk Management,Human Resources Administration,ER

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 80193 - 97475