Aquatics Specialist Ii (5656 - Parks Specialist Ii)

OPEN TO CURRENT PIMA COUNTY EMPLOYEES 
Salary Grade: 9

Pay Range
Hiring Range: $22.79 - $27.34 Per Hour  
Full Range: $22.79 - $31.90 Per Hour  
 
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. 

(Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)

In Many Settings:
Performs skilled analysis and repair of equipment, systems and vehicles;

Leads others in highly skilled fabrication or modifications of existing or proposed equipment, facilities, systems or their components from verbal directions, sketches, plans, engineering drawings or technical references;

Inspects, services and maintains assigned tools, equipment and vehicles;

Performs quality control analysis on equipment or supported systems for proper functioning and performs remedial actions necessary to assure optimum operations;
Inspects, approves or certifies work of others (if certified or authorized to do so);

Maintains comprehensive activity, operations, service and usage records on supported vehicles, equipment and systems;

Prepares oral and written activity reports;

Prepares estimates for unique or complex operations, maintenance and special projects from rough sketches and engineering plans or drawings, and documents use and expenditure of materials, supplies and equipment;

Prepares sketches and drawings for work proposed or in-progress to communicate needed information to supervisors, subordinates and contractors;

Coordinates own or work-unit activities with other work-units, agencies or contractors to assure optimal use of available resources and to minimize disruptions of service or support;

Monitors contractor performance (including contractor-supplied goods and services);

Conducts on-the-job training for employees in assigned work-unit;

Stores, handles, uses and disposes of hazardous materials required, encountered or generated in work activities;

Maintains security and accountability for all tools, equipment and materials, particularly for work in medical, law enforcement, detention or correctional settings;

Maintains and uses safety and personal protective equipment;

Implements work-site traffic control procedures to ensure safety;

Explains rules, regulations or procedures to the public and other County employees for use of County facilities;

Collects, labels, transports and analyzes samples of fluids, solids, effluents, etc., encountered in work.

Facility/Grounds Maintenance Settings:
Supervises and participates in cutting, trimming, seeding, fertilization, and application of herbicides/pesticides to turf grasses, soils, trees and ornamental shrubs;
Identifies common and abnormal conditions and diseases of turf grasses, trees and ornamental shrubs and directs appropriate remedial actions.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and materials encountered in area of assignment;
• effective lead, training and communications techniques;
• hazards and safety procedures or equipment required in the area of specialization or assigned areas;
• codes and standards applicable to the craft, trade, specialty or area of work assignment;
• basic contracting processes.
   
  Skill in:
• performing journey-level tasks of the skill, trade, craft or area of specialization;
• following written and oral instructions;
• preparing working sketches, drawings and estimates of resources required for assigned projects;
• interpreting and applying required codes or standards to work situations;
• maintaining written documentation of activities;
• leading, supervising and evaluating the work of others;
• conducting and coordinating specialized and on-the-job training in the skill, craft, trade or area of specialization;
• communicating effectively.

(1) Completion of an industry-recognized apprenticeship program in operating commercial or public swimming pools and one year of journey-level experience in the same trade.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to six months of the aforementioned experience.)

OR:

(2)  Five years of journey-level experience in operating commercial or public swimming pools. 

(Relevant education may substitute for up to two and one half years of the aforementioned experience.)
OR:

(3)  Two years of experience with Pima County as a Trades Maintenance Technician in operating commercial or public swimming pools.  Some positions may require additional specialized training and/or experience.

(Relevant education may substitute for up to one year of the aforementioned experience.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
 
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):

1. Currently certified as either a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) or Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO).
2. Experience supervising the maintenance and operation of commercial swimming pools and commercial splash pads.
3. Experience in preventative maintenance, repairs, and replacement of pool motors, pumps, and filters.
4. Experience in preventative maintenance, operation, and repairs to commercial pool heaters.
5. Experience maintaining, adjusting, and repairing automated controller chlorination systems, drain covers, pool lights, pool ladders, lifeguard stands, handrails, and ADA pool handicap chair lifts for commercial swimming pools.
   

Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require Arizona certification as an herbicide/pesticide applicator or backflow device inspector/repair person or installer, etc. at the time of appointment or prior to completion of an initial/promotional probation period. Some positions must obtain and maintain certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.

Special Notice Items:The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Some positions carry the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, asbestos or wastewater products, therefore special medical screening prior to or during employment may be necessary to assure employee health and safety.  

Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions require the ability to: lift and carry up to seventy-five pounds; safely operate assigned vehicles and other powered equipment; work in extremes of heat, humidity, dust, cold; safely wear required safety clothing/equipment; work with on in the presence of obnoxious odors; work with noxious or potentially hazardous chemicals, compounds or products; ascend and descend ladders and stairs to reach and work upon elevated or below-grade work platforms and job sites; differentiate between colors.

EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.