Uniformed Patrol Deputy

Application Review Board:

All applicants must submit clear, concise and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position. Those candidates whose qualifications best meet the City's needs will be invited to participate further.

• Testing may consist of any or all of the following components:

  • Written Examination: to measure job-related knowledge and abilities.

  • Performance: to measure job-related knowledge and abilities.

  • Technical/Oral Examination: to evaluate training, experience and interpersonal skills.

  • Interview: to evaluate education, training and experience; technical knowledge; communication skills; and interpersonal skills.

• Note: Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

• Postmarks will not be accepted.

About the Role

The position will also be eligible for a signing bonus (10% of base salary), pending City Council approval. Operates and maintains the City's water production, treatment, and storage facilities.

Responsibilities

• Operates and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on wells, booster pumps, treatment and softening facilities and reservoirs, including all mechanical, electrical and electronic control equipment.
• Operates pumps and related flow and pressure controls and storage facilities manually or by using a system control and data acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Maintains and adjusts system flow and pressure requirements.
• Controls flows to meet consumer demands including fire flow demands and minimum pressure requirements.
• Operates and assists in the installation of electronic control and data acquisition equipment.
• Performs routine chemical tests.
• Determines and controls proper chemical dosage rates for wellhead disinfection and distribution residual maintenance.
• Investigates water quality problems in the distribution systems.
• Pulls, resets, rehabilitates, disinfects and test domestic wells.
• Drains, cleans, disinfects, and maintains distribution reservoirs.
• Drives City vehicle to production and storage facilities and delivers chemicals including chlorine, calcium and sodium hypochlorite, sodium sulfate and diesel fuel.
• Prepares reports, and maintains records of system operation and maintenance.
• Operates a computer using word processing and spreadsheet software to enter and retrieve information.
• Operates a drill press, arc and gas welders and other equipment to fabricate minor parts for use in the water system and control mechanisms.
• Operates equipment such as a backhoe, ditchwitch, tractor, power and hand tools for the repair, fabrication, installation and routine maintenance of plant grounds, facilities and control systems.
• Follows all applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Collaborates with staff as assigned.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

  • Knowledge of:

    • Operation and maintenance of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
    • Relevant preventive maintenance plan.
    • Relevant tools and equipment.
    • Safety standards and safe work practices.
    • Proper safety equipment to use when handling and working with chemicals and other hazardous materials.
    • Procedure for handling chemicals and hazardous materials including OSHA requirements.
    • Effective customer service techniques.

  • Ability to:

    • Operate and maintain complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
    • Follow written and oral instructions.
    • Read and understand blueprints and electrical schematics.
    • Read, comprehend and follow instructions for the safe operation and repair of complex mechanical and electrical equipment.
    • Read and understand the importance of following the manufacturers’ safety data sheet (MSDS) in the event of exposure to hazardous chemicals.
    • Perform work requiring physical dexterity.
    • Lift, carry, and move heavy objects, tools and equipment.
    • Perform mathematical calculations to determine water inventory changes, production rates, flow velocity, differential pressure, level conversions, instrumentation conversions and well efficiency and drawdown.
    • Provide effective customer service.
    • Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with a variety of individuals.
    • Coordinate work activities of assigned staff.

  • Skills in:

    • Reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level.
    • The use of computers and various software applications.

• Education, Training and Experience:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a potable water treatment plant.

• Licenses and Certificates:

  • Possession of a Class "C" driver license and ability to obtain Hazmat endorsement issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle within one year of the date of hire.
  • Possession of a valid Grade III California Water Treatment Operator's Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
  • Possession of a Grade III California Water Distribution Certificate.

Supplemental Information

01 Do you have a valid Grade III - Water Treatment Operator's Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services?

Yes

No

02 Do you have a valid Grade III - Water Distribution Certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services?

Yes

No

03 Please describe your recent, paid work experience operating and maintaining a water treatment, softening, and storage facility. Include in your response the name of your employer, dates of employment, and the duties you performed.

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04 Please describe your experience operating and maintaining electronic control and data acquisition equipment. Include in your response the type of equipment used.

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05 Please describe your experience and/or training using computers. Include the software applications you are familiar with.

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