NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Supervising Water Quality Specialist
CA 95020, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$8,000.33/mo - $11,257/mo
3+ years expThe City of Gilroy is seeking a knowledgeable, motivated, and service-oriented Supervising Water Quality Specialist to join their Utilities Department. This vital supervisory role supports the community by ensuring that Gilroy’s potable and recycled water systems meet the highest standards of safety, reliability, and environmental compliance.
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Responsibilities
Supervise a variety of work in the collection and testing of water samples, maintenance of records and generation of reports relating to water quality, and research and evaluation of existing and proposed regulations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal water quality regulations
Lead the development and implementation of the Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Programs
Perform work associated with the operation, construction, and maintenance of the water system
Safeguard public health, interpret data, prepare reports, recommend corrective actions, and improve operational practices
Qualification
Required
Graduation from high school OR a G.E.D
Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's Degree in a related field of study of 60 semester units with coursework in chemistry, biology, microbiology, or related field is highly desired
Three (3) years field operations experience in public water systems. Experience in a lead role and/or training others preferred
Must possess a Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the State of California at time of application
Must possess a Grade I Water Treatment Operator Certificate at time of application
Possess at time of application, or obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment to this position, a Grade II Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of California
Possess at time of application, or obtain within twelve (12) months of appointment to this position, a Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificate
May be required to obtain a Cross Connection Control Program Specialist Certificate within twelve (12) months of appointment to this position
Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and safe driving record
Obtain and maintain a valid Class A Driver License with pertinent endorsements with the probationary period
Must participate in the Department of Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing program, which includes submission to random drug and alcohol testing
Subject to work on weekends, holidays, variable shifts, and emergency call back
Subject to scheduled 7 day paid standby duty on a rotation basis
When subject to assignment on paid standby duty, must reside within sixty (60) minutes normal driving time of the City Corporation Yard
Pass an employment background check to include a Department of Justice criminal record check and a credit check
Must pass a post-offer medical examination, which includes a drug test
Preferred
Experience in a lead role and/or training others preferred
Prefer non-tobacco user
Benefits
Health Allowance and Flexible Benefits Plan
The City's flexible benefits plan includes medical and dental coverage as core benefits.
A term life insurance policy equal to $100,000 as of July 1, 2017 per MOU, long-term disability plan, and an employee assistance plan are currently provided at City expense.
The City currently offers the CalPERS 2.5% at 55 pension plan for "classic" members and 2% at 62 for "new" members.
Annual vacation ranges from two to four weeks per year, based on years of City of Gilroy service.
Employees accrue eight hours of sick leave each month.
Employees receive 36 hours of personal leave time in July of each fiscal year which must be used during the fiscal year (pro-rated based on hire date).
The City observes 10 paid holidays each year.
Employees participate in Medicare (1.45% for both the employer and employee) as this is a mandated federal program.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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