Senior Water Quality Technician

Salary: $25.05 - $29.47 Hourly
Location : TX 75078, TX
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2022-00523
Department: Development Services (PW)
Opening Date: 11/15/2023
Closing Date: 11/29/2023 2:00 PM Central
JOB SUMMARY
The Town of Prosper is currently seeking qualified and dedicated individual
for the position of:
Senior Water Quality Technician.
Hiring Range: $52,099.14 - $61,293.11
Retirement Benefits (TMRS), 2-to-1 Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Effective Within the First 35 days of Employment
Flex Scheduling Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Benefits
Training & Continuing Education Opportunities
Qualifications: High School Diploma or G.E.D., and Two (2) years of progressively responsible, related experience in water distribution system operations, One (1) year of experience in water sample collections. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and motor vehicle record check.
Under general supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor, the Senior Water Quality Technician ensures the safe and continuing service of the Town's water supply by collecting daily water samples and inspecting water system disinfection levels, performing inspections and investigations of water assets and cross connections, maintaining Water Quality, providing various forms of administrative service, and interfacing with citizens. This position will coordinate and provide direction to department staff on occasion.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Performs a full range of duties under general supervision of the Utility Maintenance Supervisor.
• Moderate supervision is exercised.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions

• Develops and maintains databases and records relating to Water Quality, including spreadsheets, files, and maps to record dates, locations, test results, etc.
• Performs inspections and investigations of water distribution system; inspects for illegal system connections.
• Inspects and flushes water mains to ensure Water Quality throughout the distribution system.
• Maintains Water Quality by obtaining samples from various sites and participating in special projects such as water sampling for unique situations.
• Completes monthly flushing of dead-end mains and maintains flushing reports for unaccounted water and fire hydrant flushing.
• Enters inspection test data results for reports to regulatory agencies.
• Maintains Water Quality logs and resolves daily complaints and problems related to water and water pressure.
• Orders, maintains, uses, and safely stores all chemicals and/or hazardous materials required for inspecting Water Quality.
• Calibrates and maintains all testing equipment and repairs as needed.
• Works closely with the public in the resolution of Water Quality and water pressure issues.
• Communicates with regulatory agencies (NTMWD, TCEQ, EPA, etc.) during annual inspections and/or to clarify any discrepancy regarding the water system during the normal course of business.
• Monitors TCEQ home page, emails, postings, and mailings for new or amended water regulatory rules or compliance requirements to meet time sensitive changes.
• Assists in reporting Water Quality data for all required Water Quality reports.
• Provides technical expertise and serves as a lead to other Water Quality Technicians.

Other Important Duties

• Completes sample chain of custody records and delivers samples to laboratories as needed.
• Provides backup assistance, on-call coverage, and support to other crews and Town departments as needed; must work overtime as required.
• Travels to job sites and to attend meetings, conferences, and training
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work hours is essential.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of all Federal and State regulations regarding Water Quality sampling, testing, and storage of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge and skill with collecting, scheduling, and reporting all required testing to include Disinfectant Residuals, Bacteriological Sampling, Nitrification Parameters, Water Quality Parameters, Disinfection By-Products, Lead and Copper Sampling, and the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
• Knowledge of water reports and forms.
• Knowledge of reporting requirements for Federal, State, and Local government agencies.
• Knowledge of occupational safety and health rules, regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Town policies and procedures.
• Skill in taking water samples for all unique situations.
• Skill in effective oral and written communications.
• Skill in planning and coordinating work site activities.
• Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns.
• Skill in ability to write reports, prepare business letters and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• Ability to maintain accurate filing system.
• Skill in inspecting, preparing, developing, and implementing competent planning techniques to achieve water system improvements/adjustments to achieve optimal distribution with regards to water disinfection.
• Skill in effectively delegating, coordinating, and strategizing with departmental personnel to implement water distribution adjustments.

License or Certification:

• TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License.
• May be required to obtain additional licenses or certifications.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Frequently required to lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Vision required includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly works in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to extreme cold and extreme heat.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Regularly exposed to vibration.
• Occasionally works in high, precarious places and with explosives.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and risk of radiation.
• Noise level is from moderate to very loud.

The intent of this position description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this position. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description and incumbent(s) may be required to perform position-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description.