Water System Operator I/II/III
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Salary : $61,876.44 - $91,637.04 AnnuallyLocation : Rohnert Park, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: WSO I-III Oct 2024Department: Public WorksDivision: UtilitiesOpening Date: 10/03/2024FLSA: Non-ExemptThe PositionThe City of Rohnert Park is recruiting for a Water System Operator to join the Water Production Division of the Public Works Department. The Water Production Division operates and maintains water storage, pumping and treatment facilities throughout the water system located within the City of Rohnert Park. This recruitment will be open until filled.The current vacancy may be filled at the Water System Operator I, II or III level, depending on skills and qualifications, as follows:Water System Operator I: $5,156.37 - $6,267.56 monthlyWater System Operator II: $5,691.60 - $6918.27 monthlyWater System Operator III: $6,282.53 - $7,636.42 monthlyTO APPLY:To be considered for this opportunity, please visit the City's website at www.rpcity.org for an online application. Applications will be reviewed in detail to identify the most qualified candidates to interview. PLEASE NOTE:You may submit a resume or other relevant documents to further describe your qualifications; however, See Resume will not meet the requirements to submit a complete application, including employment history, or be accepted in lieu of responses to supplemental questions.If you need assistance applying online, please click on the Application Help/FAQ's link: www.governmentjobs.com/home/faq DEFINITION Under direct or general supervision, learns to perform and performs a variety of semi-skilled and highly skilled activities and functions related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's water supply and distribution facilities and appurtenances; provides lead direction to Water System work teams, as needed; and performs related duties as assigned. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direct or general supervision from the Water System Supervisor or management personnel. May exercise technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff.CLASS CHARACTERISTICS Water System Operator I: This is the entry-level class in the Water System Operator series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents with basic maintenance experience learn City infrastructure, systems, and facilities, use of tools and equipment, and a wide variety of practices and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Since this class is often used as a training class, employees may have only limited or no directly related work experience.Water System Operator II: This is the journey-level class of the Water System Operator series. within the City's Department of Public Works, Utilities Division. Incumbents are competent to independently perform a number of assigned tasks skillfully and safely. Positions at this level are distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. The Water System Operator I and Water System Operator II are distinguished from the Water System Operator III, in that the latter performs a broader range of skilled work and may act in a lead capacity over other Water System Operators.Positions in the Water System Operator class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the II-level are normally filled by advancement from the I-level after gaining the required experience, meeting satisfactory performance standards, obtaining all professional certifications, and after demonstrating the ability to perform the work of the higher-level class.Water System Operator III:This is the advanced-level classification in the Water System Operator series. Incumbents work under general supervision and exercise a high level of discretion and independent judgment in performing the full range of routine to complexactivities and functions related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the water supply and distribution facilities and appurtenances. This class is distinguished from the Water System Operator II in that the Water System Operator III performs a broader range of highly skilled work and may act in the lead capacity over other Water System Operators. Ideal CandidateEXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.Water System Operator I/II:

• Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment utilized in the production, treatment, and distribution of water including storage facilities.
• Inspects wells, storage facilities, pumps, motors, generators, chemical feeders, valves, electrical and electronic controls, recording and measuring devices, and related equipment; performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintains pumping stations and performs preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, gauges, and related equipment.
• Collects and records flow, pressure, gauge readings, well levels, and sample test results; performs field testing such as chlorine, pH, temperature, and turbidity with portable measuring devices.
• Controls proper chemical dosage rates for groundwater and distribution system requirements.
• Responds to and documents water quality complaints in the water distribution system.
• Maintains landscape and performs maintenance around reservoirs, wells, and associated facilities; keeps sites in a clean and orderly condition including painting facilities and equipment on a regular basis.
• Makes decisions as shift operator controlling the flow and pressure of the water system and storage facilities manually or using SCADA (system control and data acquisition); maintains or adjusts system flow and pressure to meet consumer and fire flow demands and maintains minimum pressure requirements.
• Performs bacteriological water sampling and prepares for shipping; collects water samples for required State and Federal water quality compliance.
• Reports unusual conditions and notifies supervisor of the need for major repairs.
• Excavates to install, maintain, and repair water pipelines using proper methods.
• Replaces or repair meters as required.
• May perform construction activities such as repair and replace asphalt or concrete, and minor carpentry.
• Assists with repairs and tests City backflow prevention devices and with administration of the City's backflow prevention management-software.
• Works in confined space environments such as vaults and pits; uses air monitoring equipment to detect unsuitable air quality.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications; maintains associated records as required.
• May assist construction and maintenance crews on a relief or emergency basis.
• Utilizes safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
• Uses a computer to assist with the logging and/or tracking of daily work assignments; maintains other work-related records as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Water System Operator IIII:

• Provides lead direction and training as required during the installation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment utilized in the production, treatment, and distribution of water including storage facilities.
• Inspects wells, storage facilities, pumps, motors, generators, chemical feeders, valves, electrical and electronic controls, recording and measuring devices, and related equipment; performs preventative maintenance as required.
• Maintains pumping stations and performs preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, gauges, and related equipment.
• Collects and records flow, pressure, gauge readings, well levels, and sample test results; performs field testing such as chlorine, pH, temperature, and turbidity with portable measuring devices.
• Controls proper chemical dosage rates for groundwater and distribution system requirements.
• Responds to and documents water quality complaints in the distribution system.
• Provides specialized support in the planning and implementation of the City's cross-connection control program; inspects, tests, and repairs City backflow devices as needed; assists with the administration of the City's backflow prevention software program.
• Maintains landscape and performs maintenance around reservoirs, wells, and associated facilities; keeps sites in a clean and orderly condition including painting facilities and equipment on a regular basis.
• Makes decisions as shift operator controlling the flow and pressure of the water system and storage facilities manually or using SCADA (system control and data acquisition); maintains or adjusts system flow and pressure to meet consumer and fire flow demands and maintain minimum pressure requirements.
• Performs bacteriological water sampling and prepares chain of custody for shipping; collects water samples for required State and Federal water quality compliance.
• Reports unusual conditions and notifies supervisor of the need for major repairs.
• Excavates to install, maintain, and repair water pipelines using proper methods.
• Replaces or repairs meters as required.
• May perform construction activities such as repairing and replacing asphalt or concrete, minor carpentry, electrical, and plumbing.
• Works in confined space environments such as vaults and pits; uses air monitoring equipment to detect unsuitable air quality.
• Reads and interprets plans and specifications; maintains associated records as required.
• May assist construction and maintenance crews on a relief or emergency basis.
• Utilizes safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
• Works in confined space environments such as vaults and pits; uses air monitoring equipment to detect unsuitable air quality.
• Uses a computer to assist with the logging and/or tracking of daily work assignments; maintains other work-related records as needed.
• Ensures proper safety precautions and that the worksite is maintained in a safe and orderly condition; installs shoring as required and sets up traffic control to maintain a safe worksite.
• Operates and/or drives a variety of light and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles typically used in water system maintenance and construction activities.
• Provides timely and responsive corrective actions to citizen's questions, concerns, and claims.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

In performing the duties described above, the incumbent is expected to:

• Provide outstanding and friendly customer service.
• Create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment.
• Communicate honestly and behave in a manner that is ethical, legal and fiscally responsible.
• Demonstrate care for the organization, customers, and coworkers.
• Perform work of the highest quality possible.
• Practice and encourage initiative and innovation to improve the workplace.

Qualifications and RequirementsKNOWLEDGE OF : Water System Operator I/II

• Safe practices in handling various chemicals used in water treatment and using a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment in constructing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of City facilities and infrastructure.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations involved in the operation of vehicle and heavy equipment operations.
• Basic electrical principles.
• Techniques for working with concrete, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and public landscape.
• Arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages and conversions.
• Safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, standards, and terminology.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

Water System Operator IIII

• Principles of providing functional direction and training.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Safe practices in handling chemical chemicals used in water treatment and using a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment in constructing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of City facilities and infrastructure.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, rules and regulations involved in the operation of vehicle and heavy equipment operations.
• Basic electrical principles.
• Techniques for working with concrete, welding, plumbing, carpentry, and public landscape.
• Arithmetic sufficient to calculate volumes, areas, lengths, percentages and conversions.
• Safe work practices, including safety precautions for operating power equipment, working in traffic and under hazardous conditions.
• Construction and maintenance materials, methods, standards, and terminology.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination.
• Computers and software programs to conduct, compile, and/or generate documentation.

ABILITY TO: Water System Operator I/II

• Operate a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment used in the production, treatment, and distribution of water including storage facilities.
• Perform varied and complex mechanical maintenance and repair work.
• Diagnose problems and determine appropriate action.
• Interpret and work from sketches, drawings, plans and specifications.
• Learn and utilize new technology.
• Perform heavy, manual labor under adverse working conditions.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Water System Operator III

• Effectively provide staff leadership and work direction.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the work of technical, staff.
• Operate a variety of mechanical and power tools and equipment used in the production, treatment, and distribution of water including storage facilities.
• Prepare written documents including reports, memos, and spreadsheets.
• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Effectively represent the department and the City in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals.
• Learn and understand the organization and operation of the City and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Water System Operator I/II/III: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.Water System Operator I: Six (6) months of experience performing manual labor in general construction or maintenance.Water System Operator II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in the construction, maintenance, and/or repair of utility systems, facilities, and related appurtenances. The incumbent must possess the required licenses and certifications.Water System Operator III: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the repair of utility systems, facilities, and related appurtenances at a level equivalent to the Water System Operator II with the City of Rohnert Park. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:Water System Operator I:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D1) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, by date of appointment.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T1) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, within one year of appointment.

Water System Operator II: In addition to the minimum requirements for the Water System Operator I:

• Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D2) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, by date of appointment.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T1) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, by date of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A or B commercial driver's license with tank and air brake endorsements (or greater equivalent), is desirable.

Water System Operator III:

• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D2) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T2) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
• American Water Works Association Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester certification within two years of appointment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A or B commercial driver's license with tank and air brake endorsements (or greater equivalent), is desirable.
• Possession of a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D3) issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board, is desirable.

Additional InformationPHYSICAL DEMANDSMust possess mobility to work in the field; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium to heavy physical work, to work in confined spaces and around machines, to climb and descend ladders, to operate varied hand and power tools and construction equipment, and to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking in operational areas to identify problems or hazards. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate above-mentioned tools and equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 70 pounds, or heavier weights with the use of proper equipment and assistance from other staff.ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTSEmployees work in the field and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or with staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.WORKING CONDITIONS May provide twenty-four-hour standby service.CALPERS RETIREMENT: Per the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), effective 1/1/13, new CalPERS members will be in the Misc. 2% at Age 62 retirement formula with a 3-year final compensation. Employees pay the member's contribution.The City does not participate in Social Security nor State of California Short-Term Disability Insurance (SDI). Medicare Taxes are withheldMEDICAL INSURANCE: Employees may select from Kaiser, REMIF, or Sutter health plans. The City contributes a set credit amount based on coverage level. DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE: City provides Delta Dental and VSP (vision) insurance at no premium cost to employee and eligible dependents.HOLIDAYS: 12.5 paid holidays per year.ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Annual Leave Program, Short-term Disability Insurance, City-paid $50,000 life insurance policy for employees and $1,000 for dependents, LTD Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Education and Tuition Reimbursement Program, Certification & License Stipend Program, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Health Care Tax Free Dollar Account Program, Computer Purchase Program, Catastrophic Leave Program, and free use of the City's Sports Center and lap swim in the City's swimming pools. Employees may purchase supplemental life insurance, participate in a deferred compensation program and join a credit union. In addition, the City is a non-smoking workplace.EMPLOYEE UNIT: This position is in the Service Employees International Union (S.E.I.U.) Local 1021 Maintenance Workers unit.For further details about the benefits offered, please 01 Do you have a valid California Class C Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you currently possess a valid CA Class A or B Commercial Driver's License with tank and air brake endorsements (or greater equivalent)

• Yes
• No

03 Is your driving record clear of accidents and traffic violations? Please answer yes or no in the text below. If your answer is no, please briefly explain. 04 I currently posses the following certificates issued by the State of CA Water Resources Control Board (please check all that apply):

• Grade i Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D1)
• Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D2)
• Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate (D3)
• Grade I Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T1)
• Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate (T2)
• None

05 Please summarize your background and describe how it relates to our current opening. Describe the talents and resources that you bring to the position and how these will help you be successful and contribute to the City's goals. 06 What is your experience with maintaining and repairing water systems and associated appurtenances? 07 What is the goal of preventative maintenance? Describe your experience as it relates to administering a preventative maintenance program. 08 Describe your experience in the following safety-related areas: using safety equipment and monitoring the work environment related to personal protective equipment, confined space entry, trenching and shoring, fall protection and traffic safety. 09 Have you ever worked for the City of Rohnert Park? If yes, please list your dates of employment and job title. Required Question