Water Systems Specialist

Pay Range

$33.21 - $41.51/hr.

Schedule

Shift and evening/weekend work required.

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

About the Role

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Water Systems Specialist position is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department/Plant Operations Division. The selected candidate will supervise, coordinate, and review the work of subordinate employees responsible for operating the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility and/or the Dryer Facility and other related facilities; review daily reports related to work performed by employees; inspect and ensure proper operation of all wastewater and biosolids treatment plant processes and related facilities; identify maintenance needs and ensure that operational, maintenance, and safety procedures are followed at all times; initiate corrective actions to ensure process efficiency; inspect work in progress; provide advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate assigned activities and operations related to Wastewater and Biosolids Treatment processes
• Participate in the requisition of materials and supplies; and compile specifications for equipment and contracts
• Provide leadership and guidance to key personnel as part of professional development through administration of an effective training program
• Instigate corrective actions such as changing chemical feed rates, airflow rates, return sludge rates, chlorination rates, or filtration rates to ensure efficient water quality
• Inspect work in progress
• Provide advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary
• Record and maintain detailed information on the operation of the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility or Biosolid Facility and compare the results with goals, regulatory and environmental standards
• Respond to emergency situations including major equipment malfunction or failure, chemical release, employee injuries, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college in engineering
• Four (4) years of responsible experience in wastewater treatment including:
  • One year of lead supervisory experience
• Possession of a Class "B" Water Treatment license
• State of Texas Driver License
• Must pass Drug Screen and Physical screening

Preferred Qualifications

• Wastewater plant or field environment
• Experience at a large wastewater treatment plant greater than 10 MG
• Experience with Biosolids processing
• PFAS regulatory experience
• Possession of a TCEQ Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License is preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions. Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.