Temporary Water Systems Worker Trainee
Temporary Water Systems Worker Trainee
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$ 47611 - 60736
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Job Description
About the Position
The County of San Luis Obispo is offering a career opportunity for water professionals to join an APWA accredited Public Works Department.
There is a temporary part-time position available with the North County Water Systems Operations team. The position is limited to 960 hours per fiscal year. This team is made up of 11 certified Water System Treatment and Distribution System Operators who are responsible for: the operation of the Salinas Dam Pipeline and Booster Station which conveys Salinas Reservoir water to the City of San Luis Obispo the community drinking water systems for Shandon Santa Margarita and Cayucos; the 45-mile Nacimiento Water Pipeline including tanks and pumping facilities; and the Chorro Valley Pipeline which distributes State Water to supply drinking water to the California Mens Colony City of Morro Bay and the County Operations Center.These positions will learn and gain valuable experience operating and maintaining critical drinking water systems in the north and coastal areas of San Luis Obispo County. Incumbents work under close supervision performing a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled operational and maintenance assignments in a safe manner while developing an understanding of potable water treatment and water distribution operations. Incumbents will also learn or gain experience to operate and maintain a variety of plant equipment and machinery; will utilize a variety of hand and power tools and perform routine water sampling and testing.
Classes in this series perform a wide variety of unskilled semi-skilled and skilled work in all phases of the operation maintenance repair and light construction activities associated with potable water treatment wastewater treatment water distribution collection and disposal systems; and perform other related work as required. Incumbents may work in one or more of the following areas: (a) potable water treatment operations; (b) wastewater treatment operations; or (c) water distribution operations water supply and wastewater collection and dam and flood control operations.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Water Systems Worker Trainee is the trainee-level position in the series. Incumbents work under close supervision performing a limited range of routine unskilled and semi-skilled operational and maintenance assignments in a safe manner while becoming familiar with overall facility operations locations and equipment.
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For more information regarding the Public Works Department please visit our website at Public Works - County of San Luis Obispo.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent substitute limited term and temporary positions both full-time and part-time throughout the County.
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be able to work well with a team and by themselves have good communication and listening skills is self-motivated and the enthusiasm to learn about water system operations.
Education and Experience
Graduation from high school or possession of a general educational development (GED) certificate.
Water Systems Worker Trainee: No experience required.
Licenses and Certificates
A valid drivers license is required at the time of application. A valid CALIFORNIA drivers license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.
Water Systems Worker Trainee: No certificate required. Within 12 months of appointment must possess either a T1 or D1 operator certification.
Definitions:
T1 T2 T3 Potable water treatment certification levels 1 2 3
D1 D2 Distribution water treatment certification levels 1 2
How to Apply
Applications including answers to supplemental questions must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments performance exams written exams and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further please contact Human Resources at . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo visit our website at .
Supplemental Information
Other Specifications
Must be willing and able to work alternating shifts and weekend work to provide coverage after normal workday or irregular and on-call emergency requests on nights weekends and holidays.
Must successfully pass initial and recurring respiratory fitness test.
Based upon work location or assignment incumbents may be required to keep hair and facial hair consistent with the ability to ensure proper use of safety equipment.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures providing documents in an alternate format using a sign language interpreter or using specialized equipment. Please call for assistance or e-mailfor more information.
Veterans Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces you may be eligible for veterans preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click herefor more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veterans credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Officepriorto the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion pay and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations age sex race color national origin marital status disability sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at .
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Temp
