Water Quality Technician

Position Description

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Are you ready to dive into a career where your work makes a splash every day? Join the City of Fresno as a Water Quality Technician and become a vital part of ensuring the city's water systems are pristine and efficient. In this dynamic role, you'll be at the forefront of water quality management, performing essential duties from water treatment and testing to maintenance and emergency repairs to assist in ensuring the delivery of potable water. With opportunities to work on state-of-the-art equipment and tackle diverse challenges, this entry-level position is perfect for those eager to make a tangible impact on their community. If you're detail-oriented, driven by problem-solving, and ready to embrace the challenges of maintaining water systems, this is your chance to be part of something big. Dive in and apply today!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Test, sample, clean, maintain, inspect, repair, and install water lines, valves, meters, pressure regulators, pumps, tanks, and treatment equipment for both surface and groundwater, ensuring the City's residential and commercial water systems operate optimally.
- Master the use of compressors, jackhammers, and tractors.
- Conduct thorough sampling and testing of surface and groundwater to ensure water purity and safety.
- Perform emergency repairs and manage urgent issues with precision and efficiency.
- Maintain wells, reservoirs, and treatment facilities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality regulations.
- Keep accurate daily logs of water quality data to support water management and compliance efforts.
- Inspect new construction projects and make water line taps for seamless integration into the existing system.
- Address public inquiries and complaints professionally, maintaining positive relationships.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.

Duties may vary by assignment, please inquire about specific duties if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; nights, weekends, holidays, and serve in an after-hours on-call rotation as needed.

Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Water-Quality-Technician_8_17.pdf

View "We Work For You" video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

The vacancies exist in the Department of Public Utilities Water Division. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

2% Salary Increase, effective December 30, 2024

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination and does not assure a place on the eligibility list:

OPTION 1:
Possess a High School Diploma or GED completion

OR
Possession of a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T1, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board at time of application

AND

One (1) year of full-time work experience in the testing, sampling, cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution, and operation of water systems.

If qualifying with certificate, APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A VALID COPY OF CERTIFICATE (instructions below on how to attach documents) and complete the information in the Licenses & Certifications Section of the application. Applications lacking the attachment and completed section may be rejected.

Additional Requirements

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Resumes will not be accepted in substitute of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment and during the entire term of employment in the job class. Candidates considered for hire will be required to provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Within twelve (12) months of appointment, possession and continued maintenance through entire term of this class, a valid Water Treatment Operator Certificate, Grade T1, issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board. Failure to obtain and continue to maintain the valid certification within the specified time period above shall be cause of termination from this class. (If you already possess this certificate, please upload a copy of your certificate and complete the information in the Licenses & Certifications Section of the application).

Depending on assignment area: 1) may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class "A" or "B" California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements for entire term of employment, 2) may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Backflow Certification issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. (If you already possess an "A" or "B" license, please complete the information in the Licenses & Certifications Section of the application).

Additional monthly certificate compensation is paid to those who possess a valid Commercial Class "A" or "B" California Driver's License.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the "junk mail" or "spam" folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

The examination process may consist of the following:

Written Examination - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may test a candidate in the following areas: the materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the maintenance of water quality and treatment, distribution, pipefitting, water supply, pumps and wells, safety practices, water related math computations, public relations and interpersonal skills, and/or other job-related items.

Candidates must achieve a passing score in order to qualify for the eligible list.

The Written Exam is tentatively scheduled for the week of October 14th, 2024.

Veteran Preference Regulations

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:
1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the "document name.")
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section "My Career Tools" (located towards the top of the page), Select "Cover Letters & Attachments", and then "Add Attachments" towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. "DIPLOMA/TRANSCRIPTS or DD214.")
*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use "Reference Attachments." Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.
6. Then Select "Add Attachment" and hit the "Browse" button to locate your attachment.
7. Once you have selected your attachment, select "Open", hit "Upload" and then "Save & Return".
8. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 09/19/2024

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