Instrument Operator

This position is being re-advertised. Candidates who have previously submitted an application and were referred to the hiring manager are still being considered and do not need to reapply. 

The City of Raleigh is seeking an Instrument Operator devoted to providing paraprofessional engineering support, inspection and professional civil engineering for a variety of public works and environmental functions and projects.

• Provides semi-skilled and skilled technical support of assigned function which may include coordination of volunteer program providing stream cleanup and drain marking activities; and/or performing survey work to update boundary lines in preparation of sites construction
• Collects, organizes and maintains data; verifies data accuracy; monitors data to ensure availability for analysis and reporting
• Prioritizes and schedules labor activities; prepares site, calibrates equipment and coordinates related resources for field work which may include sampling activities, water quality testing and/or taking measurements and recording results
• Prepares and maintains documentation, records and/or educational and summary information related to area of assignment; updates and maintains standard operating procedures
• Monitors and maintains assigned equipment and supplies inventory; initiates supply requests and/or equipment maintenance requests as needed

Note:
This job classification description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The essential duties, functions and responsibilities and Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation may vary based on the specific tasks assigned to the position.Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or GED and two years of experience related to assignment

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Knowledge of:

• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
• Customer service principles
• Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment

Skill In:

• Following directions and meeting standards
• Prioritizing and organizing field work and related equipment
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Proofreading and error correction
• Maintaining and updating data and documentation
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment
• Organizing and maintaining records and files
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Providing customer service
• Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

ADA and Other Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Heavy Work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Working Conditions:
Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment); and frequent exposure to intense noise.

Salary : $42,357 - $68,480