Operations Technician III​/IV - Water Quality

THE OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II / III THIS POSITION IS DEDICATED TO THE WATER QUALITY TEAM

AND MAY BE ASSIGNED TO THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

• RIVERSIDE AND MURRIETA AREA

Western's vision is to integrate the best-in-business processes and business systems while developing a leading-edge workforce that continuously creates greater efficiency and value for our customers.

• Service Excellence
• Efficiency
• Water Supply Reliability
• Fiscal Responsibility and Value
• Public Trust, Accountability and Transparency
• Environmental Stewardship
• Employee Empowerment
• Innovation

Are you looking to take your career to the next level at an agency committed to the vision and values above? Are you an advanced water quality operator with progressive experience supporting a team dedicated to the maintenance of potable and recycled water systems? If you have skills focusing on the following areas, we invite you to submit your interest to be considered for this position:

• Strong knowledge of principles and practices related to the assigned functional areas of responsibility within recycled water programs, meter reading, cross connection programs,
• Strong understanding associated with the day-to-day operations and maintenance of water systems and facilities.
• Extensive use of modern office equipment including computer software applications related to the field of work.
• Utilize exceptional customer service and communication skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to cultivate professional business partnerships and inspire team collaboration.
• Read and interpret blueprints, irrigation plans, technical manuals, and construction designs and drawings.
• Perform heavy manual labor.

Individuals within the Operations Technician series can expect to perform routine to complex duties related to the operation of District potable and recycled water systems. Incumbents to the series will be assigned to a Department within the Operations function.

The Operations Technician III is the full journey-level class in the Technician series. Under minimal guidance and direction, incumbents carry out duties and assignments requiring full technical knowledge and skill in the work of an assigned unit. Incumbents work under general supervision while exercising independent judgment within established functions and procedures.

The Operations Technician IV is the advanced-level class in the Technician series. Under general direction, incumbents work independently to carry out duties and assignments requiring advanced technical knowledge and skill. Incumbents exercise independent judgment in the interpretation of procedures and regulations, participate in special projects, and provide training to entry or journey level employees. Incumbents may provide oversight of operational areas or subordinate staff as assigned.

Incumbents within the Operations Technician series report to the Operations Field Manager and receive direction from the Senior Operations Technicians. The selected candidate will be placed in the Operation Technician series level which is commensurate with current experience.

District employees are expected to work overtime, weekends, evenings and holidays as required to accommodate the District needs, in addition to responding as a Disaster Emergency Service Worker.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this classification.

• Perform grounds maintenance, weed abatement and facilities cleaning duties, some of which requires heavy manual labor.
• Operate a pager, cell phone, and a mobile and/or base station two-way radio for dispatching and routine communications.
• Investigate public complaints and recommend corrective action.
• Maintain accurate and legible records for timesheets, workload planning, and related documents in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and District policies and procedures.
• Utilize and maintain…