What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Electrician II position at City of Scottsdale, AZ?
Salary : $32.72 - $44.21 Hourly
Location : AZ, AZ
Job Type : Full-Time Regular
Job Number : FY2425-00635
Division : WATER RESOURCES
Department : WATER ELECTRICAL
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 13 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona
Introduction
At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation's most advanced and efficient water utilities.
We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines - engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.
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About The Position
This position performs industrial journey-level electrical, electronic and computer work in the installation, maintenance and repair of the City's water systems and equipment.
Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $38.45 / hour.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience :
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Five years of experience as a journeyman-level electrician in an industrial setting, three years of which includes equivalent experience as a utility electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Water environment.
- Satisfactory completion of a two-year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting will meet the required years of experience for the Water Electrician II.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements :
The Scottsdale Water Resources Division offers an Operator Certification Incentive Program up to $750.00 per certification for those employees who obtain certifications above what is required of their positions. The department recognizes the intrinsic value of operator certifications and the added value to the city of having a workforce that possess them.
Other pertinent licenses and / or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department / section assignment.
Essential Functions
Work Environment / Physical Demands
Benefits Highlights :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process :
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include :
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE : Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or marital status.
When advised reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions :
The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program
City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended / revoked)?
Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.
Do you have at least 5 years of experience as a journeyman-level electrician in an industrial setting, 3 years of which includes equivalent experience as a utilities electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Water or Wastewater environment?
If you have at least 5 years of experience as a journeyman-level electrician in an industrial setting, 3 years of which includes equivalent experience as a utilities electrician or instrumentation technician in a municipal Water or Wastewater environment, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer / organization. NOTE : This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
Have you satisfactorily completed a two-year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting?
If you have satisfactorily completed a two-year electrician apprenticeship in an industrial setting, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer / organization. NOTE : This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."
Do you have or can you obtain and maintain within six months of hire or promotion a Grade I Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) within one of the following disciplines - Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment or Wastewater Collection? NOTE : If you currently have Operator certification, you must include this information in the "Certifications and Licenses" section of your application, including the issuing authority, discipline, grade and expiration date.
This position requires working overtime, rotating weekend shifts, holidays and a call-out schedule. Are you able to work these schedules as needed?
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