What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Inspection Technician position at City of Santa Clara, CA?

Salary : $92,046.84 - $117,056.40 Annually

Location : Santa Clara, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 49-24-469

Department : Water and Sewer Utilities

Opening Date : 10 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : 6

Weighting Plan : 50% Written, 50% Oral

Description

The Department :

The Water and Sewer Utilities Department operates and maintains water distribution mains, storage tanks, groundwater wells, recycled water systems, and sanitary sewer collection systems. For more information about Water and Sewer Utilities please visit the department .

The Position :

The Utility Inspection Technician position is responsible for the location of Water and Sewer Utilities' underground facilities for Underground Service Alert (U.S.A.), locating underground excavation, and inspection of all public water, recycled water and wastewater system construction by contractors for private and public development. The incumbent works closely with the public (residential and commercial) and with public and private contractors. Performs related duties as assigned. The Utility Inspection Technician is the lower-level classification in the Water and Sewer Utilities Inspection Series. Incumbents in this classification are responsible for performing routine duties and work under the general supervision of the Utility Inspection Supervisor or other supervisor as assigned. This classification differs from the Utility Inspection Supervisor, in that the latter is the supervisory position performing more complex work and providing training and instruction to the Utility Inspection Technicians.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Additional Information :

Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write "see resume, NA, or personnel file."). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Resume 2) A Valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-2 or above), and 3) A Valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above). Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Application packets may be submitted online through the "Apply Now" feature on the job announcement at Applications must be submitted by the filing deadline. This posting has been updated to continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT.MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.

The annual salary range for this position is $92,046.84 - $117,056.40 annually. This position may be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.

Typical Duties

Follow this link to view the entire Class Specification, which includes more information on Typical Duties and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and
Three (3) years of water, recycled water, and wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least two (2) years journey level experience, performing heavy manual labor including but not limited to construction of a utility mains and / or services, repair leaks; and
Experience in reading and interpreting plans and specifications.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTION

None

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Possession of the following certificates is required at time of application and for the duration of appointment :

Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license is required at time of appointment;

A valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-2 or above) issued by the California Department of Health Services; and

A valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a valid Class A or B California Commercial driver's license is desirable.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

May be required to carry and use a City-issued electronic communications device during working hours.

May be required to work weekends, holidays, special shifts, unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations and be available on an "on call" basis.

Incumbents with a Class A or B Commercial driver's license may be subject to drug and / or alcohol testing as mandated by federal regulations.

Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job classification

PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS

Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview may be required prior to appointment.

Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications / transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

City of Santa Clara Benefit Summary Overview for Bargaining Unit #6

American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

This summary provides a brief overview of the City of Santa Clara's benefits available to Bargaining Unit #6 employees in 2025. In the event of any conflict between the information in this summary and the applicable official plan documents, City Manager's Directives (CMDs), Personnel and Salary Resolution, or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the applicable official plan documents, CMDs, Personnel and Salary Resolution, or MOU will prevail over this summary. Benefits are subject to change.

Retirement :

Membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Classic Employees : 2.7% @ age 55 formula - employee pays 8.00% of gross pay, minus $61 bi-weekly

New Employees : 2.0% @ age 62 formula - employee pays 7.00% of gross pay

Medicare and Social Security (FICA)

Employee pays 6.20% up to $10,918.20 (Social Security) and 1.45% (Medicare) of gross pay

Health Insurance :

The City contributes up to 100% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan for Employee Only and Employee 1 Dependent plans, and up to 90% of the premium of the Kaiser (Region 1) plan of the Employee 2 or More Dependents plan

Employees electing health coverage with premiums above the City health contribution will pay additional premium costs from salary on a pre-tax basis

No cash difference is paid if an employee elects a plan cheaper than the max City contribution

To be eligible for the City's contribution toward health, employees must be on a paid status for at least 80 hours in the month prior to the month of coverage

Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Employees hired on or after 1 / 1 / 2023 who opt-out of City-offered health insurance and provide annual attestation and acceptable proof of alternative required coverage for themselves and their tax family, if applicable, are eligible for a cash-in-lieu amount of $250 / month. Contact Human Resources for more details

Dental Insurance :

Choice of two Delta Dental plans; enrollment is mandatory

City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee

Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Vision Insurance :

Choice of two VSP plans

City pays lowest cost employee only plan; additional cost is paid by employee

Coverage is effective as early as the first day of the month after date of hire

Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA) :

City contributes $50.00 a month toward employee's VEBA account

Account funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses after separation from the City and after age 50 (pre-tax)

Life Insurance :

City pays for $20,000 of Basic Life Insurance coverage

Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment

Additional optional insurance may be purchased by the employee for the employee, spouse, domestic partner, and / or dependent children

State Disability Insurance (SDI) :

Employee pays 1.2% of gross pay (includes Paid Family Leave)

7 day waiting period. Weekly paid leave for absences due to non-work related injuries / illnesses. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Paid Family Leave (PFL) :

Up to 8 weeks of benefits within a 12-month period to care for a family member or to bond with a new child

No waiting period. Weekly paid leave benefit. Benefit is based on past earnings. Refer to edd.ca.gov for more information

Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance :

Benefit is 60% of basic wage up to $7,500; max of $4,500 / month

Enrollment is mandatory. Employee pays $.446 / $100 of insured earnings

60 calendar day waiting period

Coverage is effective the first of the month after one calendar month of employment

Deferred Compensation :

Voluntary plan through Nationwide Retirement Solutions

Employee may contribute up to the lesser of the IRS maximum or 100% of gross compensation into a pre-tax 457(b) account or a post-tax Roth 457(b) account (or a combination of the two accounts) subject to IRS rules

Flexible Spending Account (IRS Section 125 Plan) :

Employee may contribute up to $3,300 per year in pre-tax dollars to a health care spending account

Employee may contribute up to $5,000 per year in pre-tax dollars to a dependent care spending account

Employee may contribute up to $325 per month in pre-tax dollars to a commuter benefit plan

Vacation :

Vacation is accrued bi-weekly, cannot use vacation during first 6 months of City service

For 1 - 4 years of service : 10 days (80 hours) / year

For 5 - 9 years of service : 15 days (120 hours) / year

For 10 - 15 years of service : 20 days (160 hours) / year

For 16 - 20 years of service : 22 days (176 hours) / year

For 21 years of service : 24 days (192 hours) / year

Maximum vacation accrual is 400 hours

Once per year, employees can elect to convert up to 40 hours of accrued vacation to cash to be paid out the following calendar year

Sick Leave :

Sick leave is accrued bi-weekly for equivalent of 96 hours per calendar year with no maximum accrual

Up to 48 hours / year of accumulated sick leave may be used for family illness

Up to 40 hours / year of accumulated sick leave may be used for personal leave

Employee may convert sick leave to vacation once per calendar year (annual maximum conversion is 96 hours sick to 48 hours vacation)

Partial sick leave payoff provision on retirement depending on years of service

Non-Management Leave :

50 hours of non-management leave credited to employees each January 1st

New employees hired between January 1st and June 30th receive 50 hours of non-management leave their first year

New employees hired between July 1st and December 31st receive 25 hours of non-management leave their first year

Unused non-management leave may not be carried over from one calendar year to the next

Compensatory Time Off (CTO) :

Employees may accrue CTO in lieu of overtime hours up to a maximum of 240 hours

16 hours of CTO is credited to employees each January 1st (prorated if hired after January 1st)

Holidays :

Seventeen paid eight-hour holidays per year (13 & 4 holidays between 12 / 25 to 1 / 1 of following year)

Equipment Reimbursements / Allowances :

600 per fiscal year Personal Safety Equipment & Raingear Allowance

Up to $500 per fiscal year for Automotive Technician Tools

Reimbursement for Automotive Technician I / II / III (See MOU for details)

Night Differential Pay :

Employees are eligible for 5.0% night differential pay for all continuous hours worked between 6 : 00 p.m. and 8 : 00 a.m. so long as such hours include a minimum of 2 continuous applicable hours between 6 : 00 p.m. and 8 : 00 a.m.

Tuition Reimbursement Program :

Up to $2,000 per fiscal year for tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program :

Confidential counseling to employees and dependents. Up to maximum of five (5) consultations per family member per incident per year

City paid benefit

Retiree Medical Reimbursement Program :

Employees who retire from the City with at least ten (10) years of service shall receive reimbursement to help cover retiree single health insurance premiums. The reimbursement maximum includes the PEMHCA minimum.

Up to age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $425 / month in 2025 (amount adjusted annually)

After age 65, retirees are eligible for reimbursement up to $254 / month in 2024 (amount adjusted annually)

Alternate Work Schedule :

Golden Friday Program : Employees in the Street Department, Water and Sewer Department, and Traffic Engineering Division work a 9 / 80 schedule.

All other employees in Unit 6, including probationary employees, shall have the right to work a 9 / 80 alternative schedule, which 9 / 80 schedule may be modified temporarily or to a different 9 / 80 work schedule at the discretion of the Department Head or Department Head's designee

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, omissions, stating "see resume" or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question completely, and in your own words (without the use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools, including but not limited to Chat GPT, Microsoft AI, or any other AI tool), and that your responses can be verified from information included within your application?

Please select the option below that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for Utility Inspection Technician.

I graduated from high school or possess a GED; and I have three (3) years of water, recycled water, and wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least two (2) years journey level experience, performing heavy manual labor including but not limited to construction of a utility mains and / or services, repair leaks; and experience in reading and interpreting pans and specifications.

I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

Please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including your three (3) years of water, recycled water, and wastewater systems installation and maintenance experience, including at least two (2) years journey level experience, performing heavy manual labor including but not limited to construction of a utility mains and / or services, repair leaks; and experience in reading and interpreting pans and specifications.

Do you possess a valid Class C California driver's license?

I do not possess but have the ability to obtain a valid Class C license by time of appointment.

I possess and uploaded a valid Water Distribution System Operator Certificate (Grade D-2 or above) issued by the California Department of Health Services.

I possess and uploaded a valid Collection System Maintenance Certificate (Grade 1 or above) issued by the California Water Environment Association.

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