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Location : Utility Operations, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07074RR
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/06/2023
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill Full-time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Utility Systems Technician I positions in the Department of Public Works, Utility Operations. This is entry-level field work in identifying and measuring extraneous flows into water and wastewater lines. Work involves responsibility for installing and maintaining flow-monitoring equipment and assisting in flow measurement and qualitative testing.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work assignments do not require a high degree of skill ordinarily and are usually performed in accordance with prescribed routine, although employees in the class work more independently with time. The work is subject to review by a supervisor while in progress and upon completion.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Works as member of a flow monitoring or infiltration/inflow sewer survey crew performing field investigations; installs and maintains flow monitoring equipment; assists on day time and night time flow measurement of water and sewer lines; investigates inflow conditions during inclement weather and participates in the work of smoke-testing or dye water test crews.
Performs appropriate physical inspection of manholes and lamping of water and sewer pipelines and other evaluation techniques for identifying infiltration/inflow conditions; helps to seek out the cause of extraneous flows or sewer related problems; reviews plan and 200-foot drawings relating to pumping station service area sewers; assists in field evaluation of new and old sewer systems and problem areas for TV inspection and rehabilitation; draws inspection maps showing field conditions, smoke and dye test results, or manhole and pipeline surveys.
Locates and manually digs up manhole covers; participates in routine computations of survey data or changes flow monitoring charts; assists in the calibration of flow monitoring equipment and monitoring points; takes care of assigned equipment and vehicles.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of general safety requirements, including specific requirements for confined spaces and traffic control.
Some knowledge of collection and distribution system construction, operations, and maintenance.
Some knowledge of elementary mathematics.
Skills in the use of hand tools.
Ability to identify different types of pipe (cast iron, ductile iron, terra cotta, truss, PVC) and deficiencies in manhole or pipe joint construction.
Ability to operate a truck and operate gas detection devices.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.
Ability to read tape and engineer's rule.
Ability to perform manual labor such as opening and closing manhole covers for extended periods of time and work under unfavorable conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Life Insurance
Disability Income Insurance
Pension Plan
Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Holidays
Annual Leave
Disability Leave
Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
Leave Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. Please do not respond to supplemental questions by indicating "See Resume". A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you may be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read, understand and agree to this statement.
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Have you graduated from high school?
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Do you possess one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems?
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Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems. Please explain how you meet this experience and include duties performed, positions held, employers and dates/length of employment.
05
Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
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Please indicate your driver's license number, the Class of your license and the state where this license was acquired. This information is required in order to be considered for this position.
07
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
Required Question
Location : Utility Operations, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 07074RR
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 09/06/2023
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
Position Description
This posting will be used to fill Full-time, Permanent, Safety Sensitive, Utility Systems Technician I positions in the Department of Public Works, Utility Operations. This is entry-level field work in identifying and measuring extraneous flows into water and wastewater lines. Work involves responsibility for installing and maintaining flow-monitoring equipment and assisting in flow measurement and qualitative testing.
NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK
Work assignments do not require a high degree of skill ordinarily and are usually performed in accordance with prescribed routine, although employees in the class work more independently with time. The work is subject to review by a supervisor while in progress and upon completion.
Examples of Duties and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
(Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications and salary level for all positions in this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of all positions in the class.)
Works as member of a flow monitoring or infiltration/inflow sewer survey crew performing field investigations; installs and maintains flow monitoring equipment; assists on day time and night time flow measurement of water and sewer lines; investigates inflow conditions during inclement weather and participates in the work of smoke-testing or dye water test crews.
Performs appropriate physical inspection of manholes and lamping of water and sewer pipelines and other evaluation techniques for identifying infiltration/inflow conditions; helps to seek out the cause of extraneous flows or sewer related problems; reviews plan and 200-foot drawings relating to pumping station service area sewers; assists in field evaluation of new and old sewer systems and problem areas for TV inspection and rehabilitation; draws inspection maps showing field conditions, smoke and dye test results, or manhole and pipeline surveys.
Locates and manually digs up manhole covers; participates in routine computations of survey data or changes flow monitoring charts; assists in the calibration of flow monitoring equipment and monitoring points; takes care of assigned equipment and vehicles.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Some knowledge of general safety requirements, including specific requirements for confined spaces and traffic control.
Some knowledge of collection and distribution system construction, operations, and maintenance.
Some knowledge of elementary mathematics.
Skills in the use of hand tools.
Ability to identify different types of pipe (cast iron, ductile iron, terra cotta, truss, PVC) and deficiencies in manhole or pipe joint construction.
Ability to operate a truck and operate gas detection devices.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions quickly and accurately.
Ability to read tape and engineer's rule.
Ability to perform manual labor such as opening and closing manhole covers for extended periods of time and work under unfavorable conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school; one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
NOTE: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.
- Medical/Health Insurance Plans
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- Aetna Open Choice PPO
- Open Access Aetna Select HMO-EPO
- CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
- CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
- CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
- EyeMed
- Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
- Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
- Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
- Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
- Less than 5 years - 13 days
- 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
- 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
- 20 years or more - 26 days
- Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
- Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
- Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
- Dependent Care Reimbursement
- Health Care Reimbursement
- Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
- Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
- United Legal Benefits
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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. Please do not respond to supplemental questions by indicating "See Resume". A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this position. This means you may be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to show that you have read, understand and agree to this statement.
- Yes
- No
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Have you graduated from high school?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems?
- Yes
- No
04
Please describe how you possess one (1) or more years experience in the construction and maintenance of water distribution or wastewater collection systems. Please explain how you meet this experience and include duties performed, positions held, employers and dates/length of employment.
05
Do you possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license?
- Yes
- No
06
Please indicate your driver's license number, the Class of your license and the state where this license was acquired. This information is required in order to be considered for this position.
07
Did a county employee refer you? If yes, indicate their name, department and badge/id number. If you weren't referred by an Employee indicate N/A.
Required Question
