What are the responsibilities and job description for the UTILITIES SPECIALIST - FT/PT position at City of Newport Beach?
Definition
If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people and are interested in performing water and wastewater utility services, including construction, maintenance, and related service activities, we encourage you to apply! Currently, there is one part-time vacancy in the Utilities Department. A commercial driver's licenses and water and /or wastewater certificates are desirable. This recruitment will fill full-time positions as well in the future.
Selection Components
This is the entry-level position in the Utilities Specialist classification series. The career path for this position is Senior Utilities Specialist, Utilities Crew Chief, and Utilities Supervisor.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties;
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications;
Required
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One year experience in construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities systems.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent. College level coursework in water utility science and/or environmental studies are desirable.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Depending on area of assignment, may also be required to obtain a valid California class A or B driver's license (with tank endorsements) within twelve months of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is required within twelve months of employment. The specific certification required will depend on area of assignment.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
Please select the level of experience you possess in the construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities systems.
Please describe your experience in construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities system (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Posses
Please select the subject area(s) in which you have completed college level coursework (check all that apply)
Please select the type of valid California driver's license you possess:
I acknowledge, depending on assignment, that I will be required to obtain a Class A or Class B California driver's license (with tank endorsement) within twelve months of employment.
Please select the current certificate(s) you possess (check all that apply):
I acknowledge that I will be required to obtain a valid Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) OR a valid Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within twelve months of employment.
Are You Now, Or Have You In The Past, Been Employed By Any Of The Following Agencies (check All That Apply)
The City is currently hiring for part- time only. Please select the position you are most interested in:
Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people and are interested in performing water and wastewater utility services, including construction, maintenance, and related service activities, we encourage you to apply! Currently, there is one part-time vacancy in the Utilities Department. A commercial driver's licenses and water and /or wastewater certificates are desirable. This recruitment will fill full-time positions as well in the future.
Selection Components
- Application Evaluation - Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesday, June 2, 2026 or at 150 applications. Those candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview.
- Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8, 2026. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future part-time and full-time vacancies as they occur.
- Part Time: This position may work up to 27 hours per week.
- If a Full-Time position becomes available, this position will work a 9/80 schedule.
This is the entry-level position in the Utilities Specialist classification series. The career path for this position is Senior Utilities Specialist, Utilities Crew Chief, and Utilities Supervisor.
Essential Duties
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties;
- Part-time Job Classification
- Full-time Job Classification
Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications;
- Part-time Job Classification
- Full-time Job Classification
Required
A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience: One year experience in construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities systems.
Education: High school graduation or equivalent. College level coursework in water utility science and/or environmental studies are desirable.
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Depending on area of assignment, may also be required to obtain a valid California class A or B driver's license (with tank endorsements) within twelve months of employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is required within twelve months of employment. The specific certification required will depend on area of assignment.
Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
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PLEASE READ: The information provided on the Supplemental Questions will be used in conjunction with the job application to determine whether the qualification requirements are met. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in the application being rejected. A resume may not be submitted in place of completing the Supplemental Questions. When applying for this position, I understand that I must thoroughly complete the Education and Work Experience sections of my application and the Supplemental Questions. This includes a detailed description of each position that qualifies me for the job I am seeking. I have read the above statement and acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected.
- Yes, I acknowledge
- No, I do not acknowledge
I acknowledge I have read the job description and can perform the essential functions of the job for which I am applying.
- Yes
- No
Please select the level of experience you possess in the construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities systems.
- Two years or more
- Less than two years, but more than one year
- One year
- Less than one year
- I do not have any experience
Please describe your experience in construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities system (if no experience, type N/A).
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Please Select The Highest Level Of Education You Posses
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or certificate(s)
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Advanced degree
- None of the above
Please select the subject area(s) in which you have completed college level coursework (check all that apply)
- Water Utility Science
- Environmental Studies
- None of the above
Please select the type of valid California driver's license you possess:
- Class A
- Class B
- Class C
- I do not possess a valid California driver's license.
I acknowledge, depending on assignment, that I will be required to obtain a Class A or Class B California driver's license (with tank endorsement) within twelve months of employment.
- I already have a Class A or Class B California driver's license (with tank endorsement).
- I am able to obtain the required license within 12 months of employment.
- I am NOT able to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
Please select the current certificate(s) you possess (check all that apply):
- Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health or State Water Resources Control Board.
- Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association.
- I do not have either of these certifications.
I acknowledge that I will be required to obtain a valid Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) OR a valid Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within twelve months of employment.
- Yes
- No
Are You Now, Or Have You In The Past, Been Employed By Any Of The Following Agencies (check All That Apply)
- Municipality (City)
- County
- School District
- Other Public Agency
- I have not been employed by any of the above agencies.
The City is currently hiring for part- time only. Please select the position you are most interested in:
- Full- Time
- Part- Time
- Both
Please provide the name, relationship, and contact number of three professional references.
- Required Question