The City of Oxnard’s Public Works Water Division is seeking a Backflow Specialist Technician to become part of the Team. This position is a member of a dedicated service-oriented team where collaboration, leadership, and growth are promoted at all levels. The Water Division's priority is to provide safe and reliable drinking water to our customers and to provide the highest level of customer service.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Ensure compliance with field backflow assemblies, cross connection management, and hazard assessments as required under the State Water Resources Control Board Cross Connection Policy Handbook of the California Health and Safety Code (CHSC, section 116275 (h)).
Perform installations, repairs, assembly, cleaning, certification, testing, and inspections of backflow/cross-connection assemblies.
Work with contractors to ensure proper size, type, location, and placement of backflow preventers.
Estimate time and materials for work projects.
Assign service orders to staff.
Identify water theft and changes in consumption patterns and other potential repair issues on multiple routes.
Inspecting work in progress.
Make safety recommendations to supervisors.
May serve as a lead worker, training personnel, and assuring adherence to safe work methods.
PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Backflow Specialist Technician
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is a stand-alone classification in the Utilities job family.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non- routine matters and deadlines.
WORK SCHEDULE:
The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 7:00am to 4:30pm, and alternating Fridays 7:00am-3:30pm.
Depending on the work assignment, staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. Employees may be required to work rotational stand-by assignments outside of normal working hours and report to work on a callback basis, as needed, within a designated response time. Standby assignments are at the discretion of the Division Head.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
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Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
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Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
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Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy within the Public Works Department, Water Division.
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough reference check and background investigation. Some positions that work with or have access to the Police Department may require a polygraph exam. Select positions may require candidates to undergo a pre-employment medical and/or psychological evaluation.
UNION MEMBERSHIP:
Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).
NOTE:
For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
This position requires a 12-month probationary period. Internal applicant probationary periods will be governed by the applicable MOU.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
If a candidate accepts a conditional job offer with the City of Oxnard, any and all pending applications for active recruitments with the City of Oxnard will be withdrawn and no longer considered.
This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT:
On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact
Vivian Morales at [email protected].
NOTE:
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice
