Certified Operator-Water Distribution-Cross Connection Control Specialist Assignment

February 19, 2025

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Certified Water Distribution Operator -

Cross Connection Control Specialist

City of The Dalles

Closing Date: Open Until Filled - First Review March 5, 2025

DEFINITION: Performs skilled and semi-skilled task assignments necessary to the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system and, when necessary, provides service assistance to the wastewater collection system as may be directed. Operates equipment necessary to achieving these service objectives. Is assigned to "On Call" duties on a 24-hour-per-day basis according to a schedule of rotational assignment developed by the Division Manager.

Works as both a Water Distribution Operator and Cross Connection Control Specialist/Tester as assigned. Manages and implements the City's Cross Connection Control Program including associated computerized data management system (Tokay). Performs all essential job functions of the Certified Operator (Water Distribution) and the following additional job functions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

Education: High School Graduation (or equivalent) is required. Additional training in cross connection control, water/wastewater technologies, operations and maintenance of water systems, water system construction, pump operation and maintenance, and/or computer use is expected.

Experience: At least one (1) year of experience as the Cross Connection Contact Person for a public water system, including computerized records management, is desired.

At least two (2) years of water distribution operations experience in Class II or higher system is desired; utilities service construction practices and the use of light and heavy-duty equipment and tools necessary to the operations of water distribution operations of the Division is desired. Medium to high computer skills required.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES:

• Certification as an Oregon Class II Water Distribution Operator or higher, or its reciprocal equivalent acceptable to the Oregon Health Authority Drinking Water Program, is desired time of The employee is required to be certified within thirteen (13) months of hire at a minimum of Oregon Class I Water Distribution Operator, and is required to achieve Class II Water Distribution certification within thirty-seven (37) months.
• Oregon certification as Cross Connection Specialist and Backflow Assembly Tester is desired at time of hire and required within 1 year.
• A valid Driver's License is required at time of hire. A valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement within 6 months of the time of hire is desired. The employee is required to be licensed within twelve (12) months of

PAY: $57,067.80 to $77,403.15 annually, plus generous benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision insurances and employer-paid retirement contributions equal to 13.5% of base wage after one year of employment.

APPLY:

To view the position description and apply, go to:

https://thedalles.applicantpro.com/jobs/

For more information contact, Angie Wilson, Finance Director at

(541) 506-2030 or AWilson@ci.the-dalles.or.us

EEO/AA

No background or drug test will be initiated until a signed tentative offer letter has been received. The final candidate selected for this position is subject to pre-employment criminal history background check and pre-employment drug testing. Only criminal history that would place an undue risk on the City or community will prohibit a candidate from being hired. This position is either classified as safety sensitive or requires a Commercial Driver's License. The final candidate is subject to pre-employment drug testing. A positive drug test, including for marijuana, is grounds for rescinding a job offer. The person hired for this position will also be subject to random drug testing.

Salary : $57,068 - $77,403