What are the responsibilities and job description for the Well Field Protection Specialist position at City of Dayton?
Responsibilities
The Well Field Protection Specialist supports the protection and sustainability of the City’s drinking water supply by implementing programs that monitor, assess, and protect groundwater resources. This position conducts hydrogeological investigations, evaluates groundwater quality and quantity, and supports data-driven strategies for source water protection. The Well Field Protection Specialist collaborates with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external partners to ensure environmental compliance and long-term resource sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following sets of qualifications.
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements
Ohio EPA Class II Water Supply Certification (required within 12 months of appointment)
HAZWOPER Certification (required within 6 months of appointment)
Wage Considerations
Employees holding a Class III Water Supply Certification may be eligible for higher compensation (P24).
Notes
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
M/F/H
Benefits
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The Well Field Protection Specialist supports the protection and sustainability of the City’s drinking water supply by implementing programs that monitor, assess, and protect groundwater resources. This position conducts hydrogeological investigations, evaluates groundwater quality and quantity, and supports data-driven strategies for source water protection. The Well Field Protection Specialist collaborates with internal teams, regulatory agencies, and external partners to ensure environmental compliance and long-term resource sustainability.
Minimum Qualifications
Must meet one of the following sets of qualifications.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Hydrology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, or related field
- 3 years of related experience, including 2 years of professional hydrogeologic experience
- Master’s Degree in Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Geology, Hydrology, or related field
- One year of professional hydrogeologic experience, including groundwater flow and contaminant transport modeling
License Requirements
Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain thereafter as a term and condition of continued employment.
Special Requirements
Ohio EPA Class II Water Supply Certification (required within 12 months of appointment)
HAZWOPER Certification (required within 6 months of appointment)
Wage Considerations
Employees holding a Class III Water Supply Certification may be eligible for higher compensation (P24).
Notes
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Background Check
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position.
Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
M/F/H
Benefits
Click here for benefits.