Water Quality Technician - Water & Sewer

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Water Quality Technician - Water & Sewer

Salary

$16.22 - $23.52 Hourly

Location

Allen, TX

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

WATER-003

Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES-WATER & SEWER

Division

W&S- OPERATIONS

Opening Date

03/25/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

Description

HIRING RATE: $21.00 Hourly
FULL HIRING RANGE: $21.00 - $24.15 Hourly
4-day workweek w/ overtime opportunity
 


Benefits At A Glance

Health, Dental Vision, & Wellness

  • City of Allen offers two medical plans: $1,250 and $2,800 deductible
  • Telemedicine Virtual Visits
  • Dental includes dependent orthodontia benefits
  • Vision includes exams and hardware benefits
  • Wellness initiatives provide a premium reduction
  • UHC Motion gives HRA/HSA money for step goals
  • Cariloop Caregiver Services offers support while caring for family members

Retirement & Tax Advantage Plans

  • Texas Municipal Retirement System mandatory participation of 7% contribution, 5-year vesting, City match 2-1, prior service credit, retirement at 20 years of service or age 60 as long as you are vested.
  • 457 Pre-tax & Roth accounts with Mission Square Retirement; participation is voluntary
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) available on medical Plan C, the City of Allen contributes $1,000-2,000, pro-rated for enrollments midyear.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical or dependent care

Vacation, Sick, Personal Days & Holidays

  • Vacation: Year 0-10: 120 hours per year
  • Sick: 120 hours per year
  • Personal Days: Year 0-5: 1 day
  • Holidays: 9
Position Specific Benefits
  • TCEQ license stipend added to paycheck upon completion
  • Cell phone allowance added to paycheck upon manager approval

The City:
With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. Its strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions, and quality of life make it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer everyone.
 
The City's Mission is "To achieve excellence in managing the development of the community and providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced."
 
Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the following values:
  • People First – Giving priority to others
  • Respect – Treating others with courtesy and dignity
  • Integrity – Serving with honesty, trust, and hard work
  • Deliver – Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
  • Excel – Creating an innovative and improving work environment

The purpose of this position is to ensure the safe and continuing service of the City’s water supply.  This is accomplished by accounting for the quality and cleanliness of the City’s water.   Other duties include performing inspections and maintenance of water facilities and cross-connections, maintaining water quality, providing customer service, and interfacing with other City employees and citizens.  This position may provide direction to other employees.

Essential Functions

This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.

  • Monitors the quality of water in the distribution system by conducting water sampling, inspecting water storage tanks and pump stations, repairing defective equipment, flushing water mains, and inspecting commercial accounts for problems and/or illegal hookups.
  • Complies with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) program by investigating, diagnosing, and tracking concerns relating to water quality, operating and calibrating field equipment, preparing state-mandated reporting, and maintaining water quality logs.
  • Provides customer service support by monitoring annual backflow inspections for residential and commercial accounts, resolving complaints and problems related to water and water pressure problems.
  • May assist in the installation and repair of water and sewer utilities by operating heavy equipment and assisting other water and sewer crews.

Job Requirements

Education & Experience
 Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

  • Six (6) months of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency plus one (1) year of relevant experience.
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certification and Other Requirements
  • Valid Texas Class A CDL Drivers License 
  • Valid Class D TCEQ Water License with the ability to obtain a Class C TCEQ Water License within twelve (12) months of employment OR
  • Valid Class C TCEQ Water License

Supplemental Information

ReadingIntermediate - Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
MathIntermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
WritingBasic - Ability to write simple sentences containing subject, verb, and object, and/or series of numbers, names, and addresses. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.
ManagerialReceives general directions. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy. Performance is reviewed periodically.
Budget ResponsibilityNone.
Supervisory / Organizational ControlWork requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees.
ComplexityWork requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents.
Interpersonal / Human Relations SkillsDiscussion Frequent: From 21% to 50% of work time.

Health & Dental Insurance
The City of Allen offers a choice of two PPO Medical Plan options for full-time employees. Vision insurance is included through enrollment in either of these plans. Employees also have the option of participating in an indemnity Dental Plan. Coverage is available to all full-time employees and their dependents under these plans at group rates. Employee insurance coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

Insurance Coverage
Basic Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of one time the annual salary up to a maximum of $250,000 for each benefit.

Long-Term Disability Insurance is provided at no cost to full-time employees.

The City of Allen also offers optional programs that include Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Supplemental Life, Dependent Life and Voluntary AD&D insurance group rates.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Participation in Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses is also available for full time employees.

Wellness Program
The City of Allen administers a wellness program for full-time employees which provides premium reimbursement for participation in various wellness programs throughout the year.

Workers Compensation
All employees are covered by workers compensation for injuries sustained in the line of duty.

Holidays
Employees receive nine paid holidays per year, including one personal day.

Vacation
Employees with less than ten years of service are eligible to earn 120 hours per year.  Employees with ten or more years of service are eligible for 160 hours per year.

Sick Leave
Full-time employees on a 40-hour workweek shall accrue 4.62 hours towards sick leave per pay period. There is no limit to the amount of sick leave hours accrued.

Retirement
The City of Allen participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All full-time employees must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7%) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions. The City of Allen also participates in Social Security.

Deferred Compensation
The City of Allen offers an optional deferred compensation 457 plan in which employees can contribute a portion of their salary, before taxes, to a retirement account.

Longevity
Employees who have been with the City of Allen at least a year receive $4 per month for every month worked.

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In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application. Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application "Incomplete", so please be thorough in answering the questions. Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Do you have at least six (6) months of advanced study or training beyond a high school diploma or GED?
  • Yes
  • No
05
How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application.
  • 3 or more years
  • 2 - 3 years
  • 1 - 2 years
  • Less than one year
  • No experience
06
Please list the certifications you currently hold. If none, type NA:
07
Do you have a current and valid CDL A Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No
08
Do you currently hold a Class D Water Distribution Certification?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Do you have a Class C TCEQ Water License? Please note: If you answered "No," you must obtain this certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Agency
City of Allen
Address
City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas, 75013
Phone
214-509-4676