Drinking Water Quality Specialist

This position will be responsible for collecting, testing, documenting, and delivering of bacteriological and new construction samples. It also involves maintaining monthly reports for state and departmental compliance. Responding to customer concerns regarding water quality and/or pressure via phone or in-person. Additionally, responsible for collecting and testing chlorine residuals and other analytical samples associated with the operation of a potable water supply. Assist in allocating and over seeing tasks for operator within the water quality division.The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
 

• Answers customer complaints regarding water quality and/or pressure by telephone or at residences. 
• Assist with oversight and performs water quality tests, analyzes water samples, for the State regulated Nitrification Action Plan. 
• Assists with managing the public water system state monitoring program for the city.
• Provides technical assistance on written comments to the TCEQ and the US EPA regarding rules that affect the water quality; provides technical assistance on federal and state regulations regarding drinking water in order to determine the City's course of action. 
• Field Evaluates the work of staff to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures are followed.
• Collects daily samples for water analysis.
• Supports contractors and other departments during design and construction of water infrastructure.
• Assist with DRC review process for water distribution infrastructure.
• Flushes and activates new line water systems.
• Inputs data into computer to generate reports for the state. 
• Assists with monthly hydrant flushing program.
• Performs water plant operations as assigned and departmental on-call operations duties on a monthly rotation.
• Performs related work as required.

Must be able to provide services for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of League City’s citizens, and City employees must be able to work immediately before, during, or immediately after an emergency.Education and Experience

• Five (5) years of specialized drinking water quality experience.

 
Any combination of education and experience, which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted at the discretion of the Human Resources department.
 
Required Licenses or Certifications

• Class "B" Groundwater Operator License.
• Valid Driver’s License.

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Class “A” Water Operator License 

• Knowledge of backflow principals and devices.

• Knowledge about water quality and water chemistry.
• Knowledge of water system operations.
• Skills in sampling techniques and record keeping.
• Skills in using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to organize work assignments and multi-task.
• Ability to make decisions on data given during emergencies.
• Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The conditions and demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed outside in seasonal environmental temperatures.
• This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as medium work involving lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. If someone can do medium work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary and light work.

Salary : $27 - $40