What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Protection Specialist or Specialist Senior position at City of Austin?
Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications :
Water Protection Specialist :
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering, plus two (2) years of experience related to MEP / Utility design, construction, or inspections.
- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus six (6) years of experience in commercial plumbing, with experience in inspections, and Backflow Prevention Assembly installation or testing.
Licenses and Certifications Required :
Water Protection Specialist Senior :
Licenses or Certifications :
Notes to Applicants
Position Overview :
Water Protection Specialist : Under general supervision this position will be involved in commercial and residential backflow prevention and cross connection control, and auxiliary / alternative water system regulation, in accordance with authority delegated by EPA / TCEQ .
Water Protection Specialist Senior : Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge, this position develops, implements, and enforces the regulations governing cross connections, back flow prevention, and auxiliary / alternative water systems such as : water wells, rainwater, and reclaimed water. The position is also responsible for the development and enforcement of the City of Austin private fire hydrant program and the City of Austin lake water protection program. These positional duties are enforced under authority delegated by EPA / TCEQ .
Critical Position :
This position has been designation as critical for the City of Austin. Critical positions are necessary and vital and support activities that impact City or department operations. Work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees may be reassigned to another area to provide essential services to support any extraordinary situations or emergency conditions.
Salary : These positions will be filled at the Water Protection Specialist or Water Protection Specialist Senior levels, depending upon qualifications.
Water Protection Specialist : $28.29 - $34.80 / hour, commensurate.
Water Protection Specialist Senior : $30.70 | $38.37 / hour, commensurate.
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When completing the City of Austin employment application :
If you are selected to interview : Your skill level in some of the competency areas for this job will be assessed through skills testing with a required minimum passing score of 70%.
If you are selected as a top candidate :
Secondary Employment :
Driving Requirement : This position requires a valid Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months. This position will be required to travel and report to other Austin Water / City of Austin worksites.
Effective October 1, 2014, all Austin Water worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and / or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any AW worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, garage or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience :
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Water Protection Specialist
Water Protection Specialist Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels . Please select the appropriate job description. Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Water Protection Specialist
Water Protection Specialist Senior
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO / ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees : If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Salary : $28 - $35
