Utilities Specialist I​/II - Meter Shop

The City maintains a safe drinking water system comprised of approximately 550 miles of pipe including many appurtenances such as valves, hydrants, and meters. All employees in the Utilities Operations Division function under the direction of the Operator in Responsible Charge (ORC) and support all functions in all regulated Operating Plans in Utilities. The Utilities Specialist I/II is a skilled position in Utility Systems Field Operations and repair, which primarily involves responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the City of Westminster’s utilities systems.

The incumbent’s core responsibility in the Construction Meter Program is the proper management of the program assuring all water used for construction is metered and the proper cross‑connection control is in place, protecting the City’s safe drinking water system. This individual will also assure compliance with City Code, City Service Rules, and state regulations under direction of the Utilities Specialist III on the Meter team.

This position requires high public contact in all types of situations.

Operating Hours are Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

It is a mandatory requirement of this position to work overtime, take weekend duty and be on call for emergency work such as water breaks, sewer backups, and snow removal. Applicants must be able to respond to the City of Westminster Municipal Service Center within 30–45 minutes when on call, including in inclement weather. This is a safety‑sensitive position subject to federally mandated random drug and alcohol testing.

The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi‑weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee’s level of proficiency and usage.

The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission:
Westminster’s purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well‑maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service – Pride – Integrity – Responsibility – Innovation – Teamwork).

This position supports the goals of the Public Works and Utilities Department, which maintains and enhances the safety and well‑being of the community by providing exceptional water and wastewater service, and maintaining the City’s extensive network of street infrastructure. The department continuously strives to meet the needs of the community by constantly focusing on customer service, efficient and effective utilization of resources, safety, innovation, and teamwork.

• Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
• Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
• Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization’s mission and vision
• Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
• Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
• Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
• Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
• Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
• Work to continuously improve…