Semi-Skilled Laborer (Risk Data & Communication Assistant)

Position Description

Department: Water & Sewer Department
Position: Semi-Skilled Laborer (Risk Data and Communication Assistant)
Job Category: LTC (Labor, Trades, Crafts)
Status: Temporary
Scheduling:
FLSA Status: Covered, Non-exempt (Hourly)
Date of Announcement: April 4, 2024
Application Deadline: Until position is filled
Be part of a national effort to improve community health by ensuring access to clean water for all
residents. As part of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Lead and Copper Rule, communities
nation-wide are working to identify and replace lead contaminated drinking water service lines. Be part
of Goshen’s effort this summer and engage directly with this public infrastructure improvement project
as a Community Education and Outreach intern.
While contributing to and updating Goshen’s inventory of service line materials in customer homes, this
position will interact directly with Goshen residents as part of a door-to-door community engagement
effort. Project outcomes include (1) gather information for a better understanding of water service line
material types (2) improve public understanding of our community’s water system.
Opportunities to Gain Skills/Knowledge In:

➢ Community-wide education and outreach efforts

➢ Data science creation, analysis, and communication

➢ Public and environmental health concepts relating specially to lead water lines and public health risks

➢ Water utilities and public infrastructure management

➢ Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

➢ Communication strategies and practice

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

➢ Conduct public outreach and communication to increase public understanding of water service lines

and their relationship to clean water and community health risks

➢ Inventory customer-side water service line materials by taking photos and assessing material types at

water meters in customer homes

➢ Work with the City’s Water Quality Manager, Engineering Department, and other City staff to plan

and carry out communications with property owners

➢ Gather and organize water line material records and update forms for GIS and other records

Minimum Training and Experience Required:
➢ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
➢ GIS knowledge and experience with ESRI products preferred

Special Requirements:
➢ Excellent written and verbal communication skills

➢ Spanish language skills preferred, not required

➢ Ability to perform duties with limited supervision

Minimum Physical and Mental Abilities:

➢ Ability to utilize departmental equipment and tools

➢ Ability to operate a variety of automated office machines

➢ Ability to exert physical effort in light to moderate work

Supervisor Responsibilities:
➢ Not applicable

Mathematical Ability:
➢ Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percentages, interpret graphs, and

measure data.

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication:

➢ Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents

➢ Ability to comprehend a variety of reference books and manuals

➢ Ability to accurately record and deliver information, meet deadlines, and maintain the confidentiality

of restricted information

➢ Ability to use independent judgement, common sense, and principles of rational systems in the

performance of tasks

➢ Ability to communicate effectively with the public

Environmental Adaptability:

➢ Ability to work effectively in an office and outdoor environment with exposure to heat, cold, and noise.

Rate of Pay:
➢ $17.84 per hour
Work Hours:
Monday – Friday 11-7. Evenings and weekends may be required on a limited basis.
Applications are available in Human Resources, 204 E. Jefferson St., Goshen
The City of Goshen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for
employment. EOE/Drug-Free/Smoke-Free