Utilities Water Quality Technician

The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITIES WATER QUALITY TECHNICIAN to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled jobs involving the collection of potable and recycled water quality samples at various points throughout the distribution system for the analysis of Total Coliform and regulated constituents.
• Take routine pressure readings on transmission and distribution systems pipelines.
• Schedule routine and non-routine sampling events.
• Responds to routine water quality customer service calls and performs troubleshooting of water quality problems.

Qualifications

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. The possession of an Associate Art’s or Associate Science degree with course work related to the waterworks industry is highly desirable.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible experience working in the water industry. Experience as a water distribution operator, water treatment operator or water sampler is highly desirable.

• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a valid Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate and Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California.
• A valid Grade 2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate and/or a Grade 2 Water Distribution Certificate issued by the State of California is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of sampling techniques.
• Knowledge of sampling preservation and safe handling.
• Experience with recordkeeping, chain of custody information and documentation.
• Highly organized and good communication skills

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.