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Water Quality Technician II

City of Goodyear

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Yesterday

Salary
$27 – $40/hr
Location
Goodyear, AZ, AZ
Type
Full-time
Department
IT
Seniority
Mid
Experience
3+ years
Education
High School
Closing date
Today
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description


Under general supervision, performs work of a technical nature to ensure compliance with permit requirements, ordinances, and Federal, State, and County regulations regarding discharges of potable and non-potable water. Depending on assignment, work may include sampling, inspections, customer education, responding to customer concerns, back flow inspections and laboratory work using specialized equipment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of customer service experience and 2 years of experience in water and/or wastewater operations. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to interpret and explain complex technical documents to a variety of customers. Experience with HachWIMS and SAMS software and knowledge of backflow device inspections are highly desirable.

At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:  


Adaptability - Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism – Innovation

Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview. All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as it will come from a system generated source.

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position.  The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
 
  • Collects, documents, and manages water and wastewater quality data to support regulatory compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Applies permits to verify sampling frequencies and compliance requirements

  • Performs water and wastewater sampling using approved collection, preservation, identification, and chain-of-custody procedures to ensure accurate laboratory analysis and permit compliance. 

  • Conducts field testing and monitoring of water and wastewater samples, including pH, conductivity, temperature, and chlorine, while maintaining accurate sampling logs and compliance records.

  • Maintains program documentation by completing data entry, updating databases and spreadsheets, filing chain-of-custody forms, inspection records, sampling logs, and other regulatory compliance documentation.

  • Responds to customer concerns and conducts field investigations related to drinking water quality and wastewater sampling issues using professionalism and effective customer service. 

  • Coordinates with federal, state, county, and local agencies by providing and supporting regulatory compliance sampling, inspections, and monitoring activities.

  • Assists the Cross Connection Program by completing inspections and data entry into SAMS XC

  • Formal Education/Knowledge:  The position requires knowledge and understanding of basic operational, technical, and administrative processes. This level of knowledge is generally equivalent to a high school diploma or GED, supplemented by approximately six months of college-level or vocational training.
  • Experience:  Minimum one year of experience in a related field.
  • Certifications and Other Requirements:  Valid Driver's License, ADEQ Grade II Operator License in any discipline.
  • Reading:  Work requires the ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, or diagrams; and evaluate compliance reports for determining violations with environmental regulations.
  • Math:  Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and formulas.
  • Writing:  Work requires the ability to write memos, letters, and reports at a college level; and prepare clear, concise, and accurate oral and written reports.
  • Managerial:  Semi-complex - Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.
  • Policy/Decision Making:  Moderate - The employee normally performs the duty assignment after receiving general instructions as to methods, procedures, and desired end results. There is some opportunity for discretion when making selections among a few, easily identifiable choices.  Work involving discretion is typically reviewed before finalized.
  • Technical Skills:  Broad Application - Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills:  Moderate - In addition to the sharing of information, interactions at this level may also include providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies/procedures.  In many of the interactions, contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement.  Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Within 1 Month

  • Attend the first available Goodyear Employee Orientation (GEO) and complete all related assignments. 

Within 3 Months

  • Become familiar with the use of the SAMS Water and Wastewater computerized water management system.
  • Attend an ADEQ provided water/wastewater sampling technique workshop. If a workshop is not available in the first 3 months, take first available.
  • Become familiar with your team members and daily operations of the division. Work with the team to identify and prioritize areas to meet current workload demand and also improvement and training needs.

Within 6 Months

  • Participate in Core Values and leadership development as appropriate to your position. 
  • Become familiar with the location of all monthly bacteriological sample sites.

Within 9 Months

  • Correctly sample a Wastewater Quarterly sample event and fill out chain of custody documentation. 
  • Become proficient and knowledgeable in City and Department policies, guidelines, programs, administrative and computer programs and systems utilized by the City, your position and workgroup.

Within 12 Months

  • Review all SOPs on an annual basis and modify as needed to meet current requirements and to improve efficiency.
  • Become familiar with all water/wastewater permits including sampling requirements and reporting due dates and frequencies. 

Skills

ComplianceCustomer Service

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