City of Boynton Beach, FL
Boynton Beach, Florida, United States
Purpose of Classification Utilities Field Technician Career Path Pay Ranges: Utilities Field Technician I- $14.260-21.3932/hour or $29,664.96-$44,497.86/annually Utilities Field Technician II- $15.7738-$23.6608/hour or $32,809.50- 449,214.46/annually Utilities Field Technician III- $18.0428-$27.0647/hour or $37,529.02-$56,294.58/annually Utilities Field Technician IV- $21.0672-$31.6005/hour or $43,819.78-$65,729.04/annually Utilities Field Technician V- $24.0918-$36.1377/hour or $50,110.95-$75,166.42/annually Utilities Field Technician I Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of entry level field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician II after meeting the established career ladder requirements. Utilities Field Technician II Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician III after meeting the established career ladder requirements. Utilities Field Technician III Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of intermediate level field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician IV after meeting the established career ladder requirements. Utilities Field Technician IV Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of complex field services tasks within the Utilities department including full lead responsibility in various assigned functional areas. Utilities Field Technician V Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to supervise construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects for utility collection and distribution systems, storm water projects, locations, meter services and related infrastructure; prioritizes and assigns work as necessary to complete projects assigned from Division Supervisor; and oversees all activities at the work site. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Utilities Field Technician I Essential Functions: Entry level position to assist other staff with and learn the following tasks/duties: Swales, flood control, point repairs, slip lining, dead end cleaning, canal cleaning, storm water conveyance system installation, etc. Setting well points. Loading and unloading equipment, supplies, tools and materials. Cleaning culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, and many other similar jobs. Removing and replacing sod, sprinkler heads, catch basins, etc. Concrete and asphalt repairs. The location of clean-outs and service lines. The installation of clean-outs and basic sewer repairs. Service line flow testing and in clearing blocked service lines. Water leak repairs. Water line repairs & installation. Water main, water service fire hydrant repair and/or replacement, fire hydrant flow testing, flushing, and fire hydrant inspection. The operation of opening and closing valves. Turning water services on or off and locking as appropriate per customer request or due to delinquency of account (SONP's) Check for unauthorized usage and illegal hook-ups. Records findings and reports to supervisor or designee. Installing, replacing, and removing meters; flushing lines. Locates, uncovers, and reads water meters manually, via touch-read, and with a HHD computer. Performs meter testing, large meter maintenance, meter repairs, and other assignments. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. May operate a truck or other automotive equipment. Performs other general manual labor work as required. Uses a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment Utilities Field Technician II Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I functions plus the following: Incumbents will perform the following general functions within this classification and lower level. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Identifies located utilities. Works diligently while maintaining safety and quality in all aspects of job performance. Assists with set up of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC). Digs around utilities to locate service lines. Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, vehicles, and tools used in department projects and activities. Assists with GIS updates and verification. Operates equipment not required to possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Completes various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily worksheets, or other documents. Assists with the operation of a vacuum, T.V., and valve trucks. Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition. Assists with pouring new sidewalks, making street repairs, laying and/or replacing sod in yards where repair work has been completed and performs landscaping to ensure property is restored, etc. Performs other related Utilities Field Technician duties from various essential functional areas in addition, to learning Utilities Field Technician III skills. The following essential functions, in addition to Utilities Field Technician I functions, are listed by and are representative of functions performed in the divisional areas of assignment within the Utilities department. LOCATIONS Locates water/sewer services; water, sewer, and storm water mains, utilizes location equipment to detect buried valves/services; digs holes to verify line location; paints/marks surfaces of existing utilities; exercise valves. Reads as-built drawings, blueprints, and surveys to identify location of City utility lines/mains. Meets with property owners, contractors, and developers to assist in locating utilities and to explain service locations and their responsibilities. Operates basic utility location equipment. Completes customer survey requests. Retrieves, executes, and finalizes tickets from DigTrack or similar software. METER SERVICES Turns water service on or off and locks as appropriate per customer request or due to delinquency of account (SONP's). Checks for unauthorized usage and illegal hook-ups. Records findings and reports to supervisor or designee. Installs, replaces, and removes meters; flushes lines. Locates, uncovers, and reads water meters manually, via touch-read, and with a HHD computer. Assists as a helper with team projects such as meter testing, large meter maintenance, meter repairs, and other assignments. Completes various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily work sheets, or other documents. Pulls own work packets as needed and puts assignment sheet in book. Copies, counts, tracks, and distributes all completed work at the end of each day. Utilizes desktop to enter data into spreadsheet for reports. Performs zero consumption investigation and makes necessary repairs; replaces meters, registers, and chambers as needed up to 2" meter size. Makes field visits to check erroneous or missing reads; meets deadlines for billing. Troubleshoots and repairs or replaces failed Smart points that are not communicating with the tower; activates, deactivates, audits, and reboots Smart points as needed. Installs new permanent meters (up to 2") and temporary meters (up to 3") as requested by the contractor or customer; ensures the meter is attached to the proper address and flushes lines. Installs new Smart points and programs with the hand-held computer; ensures a good signal-to-noise ratio and notes any issue for further investigation. Accesses various software to look up reads, remove Smart points, and perform other routine maintenance; software includes Flex Net Regional Network Interface (RNI), Logic, and Sensus Analytics. Utilizes the meter test bench to ensure meter is operational and repaired properly. Investigates meter that were previously shut off for non-payment to check for theft; shackle or remove meter as necessary. STORMWATER Uses the following equipment but not limited to: chipping hammer, portable generators, air compressors, pneumatic pipe plugs, hammer drills, tamper compaction equipment, confined space equipment, and various other equipment used in storm water maintenance and construction. Performs tasks related to maintenance of storm water conveyance systems, and wet and dry detention ponds. Conducts routine canal maintenance such as harvesting, litter control, dead end cleaning, etc. Sets well points and isolates storm drain lines for dewatering. WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS Uses lateral TV camera to televise sewer lines. Digs around utilities to locate clean-outs. Performs sewer repairs and installs clean-outs. Assists with cleaning the wastewater collection system of debris such as grease, sand, roots and rocks using a combination machine (Jetter & Vactor) or a drain auger (snake). Makes service connections to wastewater collection systems. Sets well points. Assists with smoke testing operation. WATER DISTRIBUTION Makes minor repairs on water service line leaks. Flushes water mains and services to maintain a safe, potable water system. Records/surveys water valves locations and exercises valves. Assists with the repair and installation of two (2) inch water main lines. Repairs and installs water mains up to pipe diameter 6". Assists in making service line water taps. Assists with repairs and/or replacements on water service lines and fire hydrants; assists with fire hydrant flow testing, flushing, and inspections. Performs service line flow testing. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use or assist with the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Fork lift truck Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Valve truck T.V. Truck Vacuum Truck Computer Software Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - hydrants and valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook ArcGIS Synovia Cobra Sensus - Regional Network Interface (RNI) Field Logic Any other software adopted by the utility Utilities Field Technician III Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I and II functions plus the following general functions: Sets up basic Temporary Traffic Control TTC). Proficient in operation of vacuum truck, T.V. truck, heavy equipment, and other utility equipment and tools for various utility operations. Installs and maintains sedimentation and erosion control best management practices (BMPs). Assists with emergency repairs and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO), spill response and clean up. Makes various types of asphalt repairs of all sizes, and small concrete repairs such as on sidewalks. Leads a crew and successfully completes project assignments. Utilizes ArcGIS e-builder and maintenance management software to conduct work. May keep records and submit reports. Assists all levels of staff with field issues and training. Assists higher level staff and learns Level IV Utilities Field Technician assignments. Becomes familiar with administrative forms and reporting requirements (NPDES, SSO, Confined Space, Job Hazard Analysis, Sewer main TV assessment, etc). Performs on -call utility services. Assists with training of lower level Utilities Field Technician functions. The following essential functions are listed by and are representative of functions performed in the divisional areas of assignment within the Utilities Department. LOCATIONS Locates services for major construction activities such as directional drills and jack & bores. Performs more complex location services in highly congested areas. Meets with property owners, contractors, and developers to locate utilities and to explain service locations and their responsibilities. Responds to inquiries and complaints of a more complex nature. Maintains inventory of supplies and materials. Proficient with all utility location equipment and tools. Performs GIS system updates and verification. METER SERVICES Responds to high bill concerns, evaluates customer accounts in the billing and Meter Reading software (Sungard, Sensus Analytics) and prints out reports to discuss with the customer; performs a field audit and assists customers in location leaks and /or water conservation. Evaluates meters at commercial plazas, multifamily properties, and other locations to ensure meters are assigned to proper customers and reports any switched meter situations to the Supervisor. Performs small Meter Testing onsite or via the meter test bench; discuss results with the consumer. Checks meter for proper resolution setting; reprogram registers with the laptop and UniPro command link when needed. STORMWATER : Performs manual labor work requiring knowledge of some specialized facets of a particular field of storm water maintenance or construction work. Performs multiple NPDES inspections, including retention/detention and outfall. Performs tasks related to maintenance of storm water positive displacement and exfiltration conveyance systems. Maintains gravity line elevations. WASTEWATER COLLECTION Performs the installation of gravity mains, up to forty (40) feet. Performs the installations and repairs of gravity mains, services, cleanouts, and manholes. Performs the installation of force mains. Performs maintenance of ARVs. Performs cleaning and clearing of sewer mains, laterals, and lift stations. WATER DISTRIBUTION Performs the task of laying new water mains of all sizes. Performs installations, inspections and maintenance of sample points, automatic flushers, air release valves, and flushing and testing fire hydrants. Installs or replaces water main valves. Installs service line water main taps. Utilizes iWater and GIS to update and verify attributes associated with the distribution system. Tools, Equipment, and Software Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Bobcat Dump truck Fork lift truck Front end loader Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Trencher TV Truck Valve truck Rear easement cleaner Smoke testing equipment Big Cat Combination Loader Roller Mini Excavator Asphalt Hopper Computer Software CMMS COBRA Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - hydrants and valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook Pictometry SCADA E-Builder ArcGIS Transcendent Collector Utilities Field Technician IV Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I through III functions plus the following: Provides on-site training to new field employees as needed; demonstrates proper work methods and procedures; provides an orientation to the work area, the location of supplies, departmental policies, and to the technical aspects of the work functions. Provides on-site guidance, direction and/or technical assistance to lower level field technicians concerning job completion in the assigned area. Coordinates and oversees work activities for both routine and more complex tasks, or components of larger tasks within assigned area; organizes, prioritizes, assigns, and oversees the work of lower level field crew; monitors the status of work in progress; inspects completed work; and provides input into performance evaluations. May be assigned short-term Level V duties in the absence of the Utilities Field Technician V. Oversees proper and safe use of equipment during performance of tasks; ensures that proper precautions are taken to avoid or minimize injury to employees, or damage to property and equipment; monitors and redirects employees as needed when improper or unsafe practices are observed. Defers to Level V field supervisor for work decisions requiring a higher level of authority. Monitors and maintains supplies, materials, and equipment used by the crew to perform tasks; ensures workers have adequate materials to complete tasks; requests supplies and parts through the area supervisor to replenish stock. Monitors the availability and use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of all field employees while working on projects. Coordinates and conducts employee meetings to disseminate safety information, procedures and practices. Performs and leads staff with team projects such as meter testing, large meter installation and maintenance, water and sewer line replacement, and stormwater slip lining projects. Ensures that the restoration of work site is completed correctly based on pre-work site conditions. Keeps field supervisor informed of all work performed and progress of tasks/projects; reports all issues and concerns regarding staff, projects, equipment, facilities/property, or other items related to work performed. Completes and submits to supervisor all required reports and appropriate paperwork related to field assignments. Provides oversight in the safe and proficient operation of heavy equipment; operates heavy equipment as needed; controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario to minimize destruction of property and avoid all public utilities. Operates and oversees the operation of a variety of equipment, vehicles, machinery and tools used in department locations projects and activities, which may include a utility truck, valve truck, metal detector, hook, valve key, shovel, probe, locator, marker, paint, flags, or stakes. Operates the TV truck, camera and computer; maintains TV truck equipment. Assists lower level field staff with troubleshooting minor software issues. Tools, Equipment, and Software Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Back Hoe Big Cat Bobcat Dump truck Fork lift truck Front end loader Crane Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Trencher TV Truck Vactor Valve truck Mini-Excavator Asphalt Hopper Roller Smoke testing equipment Big Cat Combination Loader Rear Easement Cleaner Computer Software AutoVu CMMS COBRA Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - Hydrants iWater - Valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook Pictometry SCADA Transcendent Synovia ArcGIS E-Builder Utilities Field Technician V Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I through IV functions plus the following: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and problems, oversees work, counsels, recommends corrective action, and completes and/or participates in employee performance appraisals. Supervises and coordinates operations involving delivery of water, wastewater and storm water services to the city's customers, including the functioning of piping and mechanical equipment, and meter reading. Trains subordinates in departmental operations and work performed; demonstrates proper work methods and procedures; familiarizes them with work area, location of supplies, and departmental policies; and trains them in technical aspects of work functions. Coordinates cross-training of field crew; collaborates with other supervisors to develop schedules for interchange of staff between divisions. Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with safety policies and procedures, including OSHA safety regulations; oversees set up of safe work zone and ensures safety of all persons on and around the work sites; supplies safety equipment and gear; enforces all safety policies, taking corrective action as necessary; sees that proper precautions are taken to avoid/minimize injury to employees or damage to property and equipment; and coordinates monthly safety meetings. Supervises testing of equipment to ensure proper working order; checks assigned equipment regularly for operational safety; coordinates and assists in performing repair/replacement of malfunctioning or obsolete equipment. Oversees operation of all equipment and tools by assigned staff; instructs and trains personnel on the proper, efficient, and safe usage of equipment; supervises general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop/work areas. Assists in planning of projects and departmental operations; calculates cost and effort necessary for job completion; assists with preparation of departmental budget and bid specifications for materials and equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints and as built drawings, instruction manuals, and operating guides. Devises long-term maintenance schedules, goals, and projects; drafts plans, blueprints, and writes specifications for proposed improvements; performs preventive maintenance inspections; reviews project design and confers with planners, engineers, and management as needed. Collaborates with immediate supervisor to obtain instructions regarding work assignments; determines optimum methods of projects completion; organizes, prioritizes and assigns work orders to crews according to available resources and time. Oversees all activity at the work site, either directly or through subordinate crew leaders; ensures that projects proceed according to schedule, working to resolve delays and problems as needed; provides direction, guidance and technical assistance to crew/team members; and monitors status of work in progress. Monitors and maintains supplies, materials, and equipment used to perform essential tasks; ensures workers have sufficient supplies, materials, and equipment to complete tasks and to respond to requests for emergency repairs; oversees use of equipment; requisitions new supplies and parts to replenish stock. Inspects work sites for proper completion of assigned work; ensures all work conforms to standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety; takes corrective measures as needed; and evaluates completed work. Assists in developing and updating policies and procedures. Serves as departmental representative for all work falling within assigned area of responsibility; liaisons with personnel from other departments, agencies, or organizations for related matters; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public relating to services provided; and monitors the work of all contractors to ensure proper provision of services. Completes and maintains various records and reports including weekly or monthly progress reports, cross-training tracking reports, human resource related documentation, accident reports, utility and property damage reports, and others as necessary. Reviews and refers to accounting reports, policy manuals, handbooks, technical references, computer manuals, maps, work orders, and other documents and forms. Manages utility billing activities within Meter services functional area. Assists assigned crews with work as necessary; performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects for assigned division or department; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete assigned task; operates a variety of vehicles, machinery, and heavy/light equipment associated with department activities; and manually loads, moves, and arranges materials. Keeps Division Supervisor informed of all work performed and progress of tasks; reports all problems and concerns regarding staff, projects, equipment, facilities/property, or other items relating to work performed; completes all appropriate paperwork; complies with policies and procedures relating to reporting mechanisms and staffing issues. Participates in other departmental projects and activities as assigned and directed. Tools, Equipment, and Software Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Back Hoe Big Cat Bobcat Dump truck Fork lift truck Front end loader Crane Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Trencher TV Truck Vactor Valve truck Mini-Excavator Asphalt Hopper Roller Smoke testing equipment Big Cat Combination Loader Rear Easement Cleaner Computer Software AutoVu CIMS CMMS COBRA Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - Hydrants iWater - Valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook Pictometry SCADA HTE Transcendent Synovia ArcGIS E-Builder Minimum Qualifications UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic computer operations skills. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license or, if in possession of an equivalent license in another state, be able to obtain a Florida license within thirty (30) days of employment. All candidates for this position must pass a general knowledge test. Candidates who do not pass the general knowledge tests must wait one (1) month from the date of the exam to re-take the tests. Individuals selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a training program within two (2) years in the position. The training program will cover several facets of the job, including various concepts of safety, GIS, and Blueprint reading. Successful completion of the training program will be based on meeting the criteria outline in the Career Path Advancement Requirements section (below). Failure to successfully complete the requirements of the program may result in termination from the training program and separation of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Some experience in manual labor and/or construction work. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of experience in a Utility division (stormwater maintenance, water distribution, wastewater collection, meter services or locations) as a Utilities Field Technician I with the City of Boynton Beach; exposure to the operation of maintenance equipment used in assigned division. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license. Fifteen (15) hours of safety training that includes confined space, fork lift, and other training relevant to area of assignment. Must have passed a division test with a 70% or better. Must meet 100% of the Utilities Field Technician I KSA's and 70% of the Utilities Field Technician II KSA's in one (1) division functional area. The above requirements for meeting the KSA's must be verified and documented by the assigned supervisor. Must successfully complete the requirements of a training program within two (2) years by doing the following: Complete provided coursework/training in the following areas: Defensive Driving Blueprint Reading Trench Safety GIS Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Heat Stress Violence in the Workplace CPR Training Other training as necessary and becomes available UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN III MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or valid equivalent. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within a Utility division functional area, of which eight (8) months of cross-training/experience must be received, which includes two months in two Field Operations division functional areas accompanied by two (2) months in Meter Services and two (2) months in Locations. Prior outside experience will be considered. Must have passed Level III division career path advancement test with a 70% or better. A shortened term of two (2) years of experience will be deemed acceptable granted the Utilities Field Technician successfully obtains and maintains a Florida Level III Water Distribution License and complete Utilities Field Technician Level III general written test and general practical test with a minimum score of 70%. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must possess and maintain a Stormwater or Wastewater "C" Certification, or a Level III Water Distribution License. KSAs must be met as follows: 100% of the general level II KSAs; 100% of the level II KSAs in the primary functional area and 80% level II KSAs in a second functional area; and 80% of the Utilities Field Technician level III KSAs in one (1) division functional area. The above requirements for meeting the KSAs must be verified and documented by the assigned supervisor Prior to appointment for internal candidates or within three (3) months for external candidates. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN IV MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or valid equivalent. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Utilities Field Technician with the City of Boynton Beach. Experience must include eighteen (18) months of cross-training, consisting of six (6) months each in two (2) non-primary functional areas, accompanied by three (3) months in Meter Services and three (3) months in Locations. Prior outside experience will be considered. Two supervisor's signatures, acknowledging time spent in the utility functional areas are required for advancement. Must possess and maintain a Storm Water or Wastewater "B" Certification and a Level III Water Distribution License, or a Level II Water Distribution License and a Storm Water or Wastewater "C" Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have passed a Utilities computer-based test measuring knowledge in two (2) functional areas with a score of 70% or better; must have passed a practical test demonstrating the required knowledge and ability specific to an assigned Utility functional area. KSAs must be met as follows: 100% of the general level III KSAs; 100% of the level III KSAs in the primary functional area and 80% level III KSAs in a second functional area; and 80% of the Utilities Field Technician level IV KSAs. The above requirements for meeting the KSAs must be verified and documented by the assigned area supervisors. Must have demonstrated the ability to lead a crew and successfully completed assigned projects. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN V MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Ten (10) years of combined experience within three (3) Utility functional areas (stormwater operations, water distribution, wastewater collection, meter services and/or locations), of which a minimum of seven (7) years of experience must be within the primary utility functional area and a minimum of one and a half (1 ½) years in each of two (2) other utility functional areas. The following substitution for the above educational and experience requirements will be accepted: Possession of an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or in a closely related field; an Associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of functional area experience. Must possess and maintain the highest level certification in the assigned utility functional area, in addition, must possess equivalent or lower level certifications/licenses for two other non-primary functional areas. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have passed a written test with a minimum score of 70%, demonstrating the required knowledge and ability specific to the Utility functional areas. Employees who fail to obtain a minimum score of 70% will have a three (3) month waiting period to re-take the functional areas test. Must have completed a minimum of eight (8) hours of supervisory training (acceptable venues include classroom and/or computer-based training, and training received via mentoring by Field and/or Division Supervisors). KSAs must be met as follows: 100% of the KSAs through Level III, both general and those specific to the three (3) functional areas 100% of the Level IV KSAs, relevant to areas of assignment, and 70% of the Level V KSAs. The requirements for meeting the KSAs must be verified and documented by the assigned Division Supervisor. Must have demonstrated the ability to write clear and concise reports. Supplemental Information UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN I COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN I KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) Basic math skills. Customer service skills. Demonstrates ability to use the tools and equipment in area of assignment. Demonstrates ability to read maps. Demonstrates ability to properly open and close valves. Ability to record and deliver information. Ability to work in confined spaces and to endure working at depths/heights (up to 20 feet). Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; understand and follow communications, keep records and make reports. Ability to get along with others and work as a team. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN II COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN II KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Listed are general KSAs and KSAs by divisional area of assignment; level I KSAs are not repeated here but must have previously been met. KSAs must be met in accordance with the Career Path Advancement Requirements.) GENERAL (KSAs apply to multiple divisions) Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to all safe working practices including work zone traffic control, highway safety rules and regulations, and taking effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents. Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in semi-skilled manual labor work. Knowledge of and the ability to set well points. Knowledge of the basic aspects of ArcGIS. Ability to utilize Pure Safety software. Ability to identify and understand location markings. Ability to understand and follow direction. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and to prepare reports. Ability to properly use tools and equipment. Ability to read maps as built/record drawings. Ability to properly learn and operate maintenance and construction equipment. Ability to properly restore property where repair work has been completed. Ability to direct traffic and set up road signs to direct traffic away from work zone Temporary Traffic Control). Ability to plan and organize daily work routine, and to estimate expected time of completion. Ability to perform assigned tasks under only general supervision. Ability to perform basic irrigation line repairs. Ability to assist with the operation of the vacuum and TV trucks. Ability to properly prepare job hazard analysis form. LOCATIONS Knowledge of the use of water, sewer, and electrical locator equipment. Knowledge of the standard practices used for locating utilities lines. Knowledge of Sunshine 811 (Call before you dig) rules and regulations. Ability to use location equipment to locate valves/services. Ability to read as-built drawings, blue prints and surveys. Ability to utilize DigTrack software to retrieve and complete location request tickets. Ability to explain service locations and their responsibilities. METER SERVICES Knowledge of and the ability to follow proper procedures for installing, replacing, and removing meters, and flushing lines. Knowledge of and the ability to follow correct procedures for turning on or off water service. Knowledge of and the ability to complete meter reading assignments using a variety of methods including manually, via touch-read, and with a HHD computer. Knowledge of and the ability to perform zero consumption investigations. Knowledge of and the ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair or replace failed Smart points. Ability to utilize Flexnet Regional Network Interface (RNI), and Sensus software. Ability to properly complete various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily work sheet and other assignments. STORMWATER Basic knowledge of storm water systems. Knowledge of isolating storm drain lines for dewatering. Basic knowledge of wet and dry detention pond inspections. Knowledge of and ability to properly maintain storm water conveyance systems. Knowledge of and the ability to follow proper procedures when conducting routine canal maintenance including harvesting, litter control, and dead end cleaning. WASTEWATER COLLECTION Basic knowledge of wastewater collection systems. Knowledge of and the ability to properly identify wastewater maintenance materials. . Knowledge of and the ability to properly operate a lateral TV camera to televise sewer lines. Knowledge of procedures for locating clean-outs and service lines. Ability to perform sewer repairs and install clean-outs. Ability to assist with smoke testing operation. Ability to assist with the cleaning of wastewater collection system using appropriate equipment. WATER DISTRIBUTION Basic knowledge of water systems. Knowledge of and the ability to identify distribution system maintenance materials. Ability to perform flow test (service lines, hydrants). Ability to repair and/or replace water main lines. Ability to make service line repairs/replacements. Ability to change valves up to two (2) inches. Ability to maintain and/or repair fire hydrants. Ability to repair leaks under pressure. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN III COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN III KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Listed are general KSAs and KSAs by divisional area of assignment; levels I and II KSAs are not repeated here. KSAs must be met in accordance with the Career Path Advancement Requirements.) GENERAL (KSAs apply to multiple divisions) Knowledge of the supplies and materials needed and ability to maintain supplies and materials in inventory. Knowledge of and the ability to correctly install well-point systems. Knowledge of TTC zones and the ability to correctly set up City street TTC. Knowledge of and ability to accurately read and interpret blue prints. Knowledge of the operations of GPS hardware and software. Ability to appropriately work with asphalt and concrete to make various repairs. Ability to properly operate heavy equipment. Ability to effectively lead a crew when needed. Knowledge and ability to utilize ArcGIS, e-builder and maintenance management software. LOCATIONS Knowledge of the steps to take when performing more complex locating services and the ability to perform such. Skilled at performing complex location services such as in highly congested areas. Skilled at communicating with community members and business contacts to explain service locations and respond to inquiries and complaints. Ability to utilize all utility location equipment and tools proficiently. Ability to accurately perform location services for major construction activities, and communicate with contractors to determine the specific location areas. METER SERVICES Knowledge of and ability to perform small meter testing onsite or via the meter test bench. Knowledge of and ability to evaluate customer accounts in the billing and meter reading software (SunGard Software, Sunsus Analytics). Knowledge of and the ability to accurately plot new water meter locations. Knowledge of proper investigative procedures to follow for determination of excessive water usage causation. STORMWATER Knowledge of specialized facets of storm water maintenance and/or construction work. Knowledge of various NPDES inspection procedures, including retention/detention, outfall and construction sites and the ability to accurately perform these inspections. Knowledge of proper procedures and the ability to accurately maintain storm water positive displacement and exfiltration conveyance systems. Ability to properly perform specialized storm water maintenance or construction work. WASTEWATER COLLECTION Knowledge of and the ability to properly install gravity mains, Services, cleanouts and manholes. Knowledge of and the ability to maintain gravity line elevations. Ability to perform the installation of force mains. Ability to install and perform maintenance on Air Relief Valves. WATER DISTRIBUTION Knowledge of and the ability to correctly lay new water mains of all sizes. Knowledge of and the ability to properly install, inspect and maintain fire hydrants, including hydrant flushing and testing. Knowledgeable and skilled at repairing water mains of six (6) inch or larger diameter. Knowledge of and the ability to correctly install and replace water main valves. Knowledge of and the ability to perform the steps necessary to make service line water taps. Ability to utilize iWater to update attributes associated with the distribution system. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN IV COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN IV KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Levels I, II, and III KSAs are not repeated here. KSAs must be met in accordance with Career Path Advancement Requirements.) Knowledge of safe work practices and the correct use of safety equipment. Ability to monitor and ensure safe work practices in the field. Knowledge of and the ability to determine needed supplies and submit requests to obtain supplies for job completion. Knowledge of and the ability to ensure departmental policies, procedures and rules are followed. Knowledge of and the ability to identify and resolve meter services software issues. Ability to perform inspections to ensure work is completed and work sites are restored properly to pre-work condition. Ability to provide training, guidance, direction, coordination, and technical assistance to field technicians. Ability to provide lead oversight and to properly operate the TV truck and associated equipment, heavy equipment, and equipment used in location projects. Ability to provide input into lower level Field Technician's performance evaluations. Ability to accurately prepare reports and maintain records. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Ability to effectively interact with the public, supervisors, co-workers, other department staff, and with outside agencies. Ability to develop good working relationships with lower level Field Technicians, supervisors and other department staff. Ability to track and record the training progress of lower level Field Technicians. Ability to effectively deliver information to groups of employees. Ability to independently and effectively lead staff on team projects as assigned. Ability to lead crews handling multiple tasks across different functional areas. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN V COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN V KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Levels I through IV KSAs are not repeated here but must have previously been met. KSAs must be met in accordance with Career Path and Competitive Promotional Advancement Requirements.) Knowledge of department and division operations, policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of and the ability to ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, practices and OSHA regulations. Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate proper work methods and procedures when training field crew employees. Knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints. Skilled at operating all equipment and tools used in the course of job completion. Ability to supervise, evaluate the work of field employees, and identify and resolve personnel issues and concerns. Ability to coordinate, plan and prioritize work assignments to achieve optimum effectiveness in staff utilization and cross-training. Ability to determine and requisition proper and adequate materials, supplies and equipment for job completion. Ability to oversee the inspection and repair/replacement of malfunctioning or obsolete equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues and complaints from the public. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively interact with the public, supervisors, co-workers, other department staff, contractors, and with outside agencies. Ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with all department staff. Ability to collaborate with the various Utilities divisions to ensure cross-training hours are attainable by Field Technicians. Ability to ensure cross-training hours are tracked and recorded for Field Technicians. UFT I-V PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and may push, pull, grasp, lift and/or move objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (up to 100 pounds), in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Sensory Requirements : Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. Work is frequently performed outside in heat, high humidity, in cold, in rain and when other inclement weather conditions are present. Work is performed in bright and dim light. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
Purpose of Classification Utilities Field Technician Career Path Pay Ranges: Utilities Field Technician I- $14.260-21.3932/hour or $29,664.96-$44,497.86/annually Utilities Field Technician II- $15.7738-$23.6608/hour or $32,809.50- 449,214.46/annually Utilities Field Technician III- $18.0428-$27.0647/hour or $37,529.02-$56,294.58/annually Utilities Field Technician IV- $21.0672-$31.6005/hour or $43,819.78-$65,729.04/annually Utilities Field Technician V- $24.0918-$36.1377/hour or $50,110.95-$75,166.42/annually Utilities Field Technician I Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of entry level field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician II after meeting the established career ladder requirements. Utilities Field Technician II Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician III after meeting the established career ladder requirements. Utilities Field Technician III Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of intermediate level field services tasks within the Utilities department. Employees in this classification are eligible for noncompetitive career ladder promotion to Utilities Field Technician IV after meeting the established career ladder requirements. Utilities Field Technician IV Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to perform a variety of complex field services tasks within the Utilities department including full lead responsibility in various assigned functional areas. Utilities Field Technician V Purpose: The purpose of this classification is to supervise construction, maintenance, and upkeep projects for utility collection and distribution systems, storm water projects, locations, meter services and related infrastructure; prioritizes and assigns work as necessary to complete projects assigned from Division Supervisor; and oversees all activities at the work site. Essential Functions The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Utilities Field Technician I Essential Functions: Entry level position to assist other staff with and learn the following tasks/duties: Swales, flood control, point repairs, slip lining, dead end cleaning, canal cleaning, storm water conveyance system installation, etc. Setting well points. Loading and unloading equipment, supplies, tools and materials. Cleaning culverts, gutters, ditches, swales, storm drains, canals, and many other similar jobs. Removing and replacing sod, sprinkler heads, catch basins, etc. Concrete and asphalt repairs. The location of clean-outs and service lines. The installation of clean-outs and basic sewer repairs. Service line flow testing and in clearing blocked service lines. Water leak repairs. Water line repairs & installation. Water main, water service fire hydrant repair and/or replacement, fire hydrant flow testing, flushing, and fire hydrant inspection. The operation of opening and closing valves. Turning water services on or off and locking as appropriate per customer request or due to delinquency of account (SONP's) Check for unauthorized usage and illegal hook-ups. Records findings and reports to supervisor or designee. Installing, replacing, and removing meters; flushing lines. Locates, uncovers, and reads water meters manually, via touch-read, and with a HHD computer. Performs meter testing, large meter maintenance, meter repairs, and other assignments. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. May operate a truck or other automotive equipment. Performs other general manual labor work as required. Uses a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment Utilities Field Technician II Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I functions plus the following: Incumbents will perform the following general functions within this classification and lower level. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Identifies located utilities. Works diligently while maintaining safety and quality in all aspects of job performance. Assists with set up of Temporary Traffic Control (TTC). Digs around utilities to locate service lines. Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, vehicles, and tools used in department projects and activities. Assists with GIS updates and verification. Operates equipment not required to possess a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Completes various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily worksheets, or other documents. Assists with the operation of a vacuum, T.V., and valve trucks. Performs general maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in operable condition. Assists with pouring new sidewalks, making street repairs, laying and/or replacing sod in yards where repair work has been completed and performs landscaping to ensure property is restored, etc. Performs other related Utilities Field Technician duties from various essential functional areas in addition, to learning Utilities Field Technician III skills. The following essential functions, in addition to Utilities Field Technician I functions, are listed by and are representative of functions performed in the divisional areas of assignment within the Utilities department. LOCATIONS Locates water/sewer services; water, sewer, and storm water mains, utilizes location equipment to detect buried valves/services; digs holes to verify line location; paints/marks surfaces of existing utilities; exercise valves. Reads as-built drawings, blueprints, and surveys to identify location of City utility lines/mains. Meets with property owners, contractors, and developers to assist in locating utilities and to explain service locations and their responsibilities. Operates basic utility location equipment. Completes customer survey requests. Retrieves, executes, and finalizes tickets from DigTrack or similar software. METER SERVICES Turns water service on or off and locks as appropriate per customer request or due to delinquency of account (SONP's). Checks for unauthorized usage and illegal hook-ups. Records findings and reports to supervisor or designee. Installs, replaces, and removes meters; flushes lines. Locates, uncovers, and reads water meters manually, via touch-read, and with a HHD computer. Assists as a helper with team projects such as meter testing, large meter maintenance, meter repairs, and other assignments. Completes various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily work sheets, or other documents. Pulls own work packets as needed and puts assignment sheet in book. Copies, counts, tracks, and distributes all completed work at the end of each day. Utilizes desktop to enter data into spreadsheet for reports. Performs zero consumption investigation and makes necessary repairs; replaces meters, registers, and chambers as needed up to 2" meter size. Makes field visits to check erroneous or missing reads; meets deadlines for billing. Troubleshoots and repairs or replaces failed Smart points that are not communicating with the tower; activates, deactivates, audits, and reboots Smart points as needed. Installs new permanent meters (up to 2") and temporary meters (up to 3") as requested by the contractor or customer; ensures the meter is attached to the proper address and flushes lines. Installs new Smart points and programs with the hand-held computer; ensures a good signal-to-noise ratio and notes any issue for further investigation. Accesses various software to look up reads, remove Smart points, and perform other routine maintenance; software includes Flex Net Regional Network Interface (RNI), Logic, and Sensus Analytics. Utilizes the meter test bench to ensure meter is operational and repaired properly. Investigates meter that were previously shut off for non-payment to check for theft; shackle or remove meter as necessary. STORMWATER Uses the following equipment but not limited to: chipping hammer, portable generators, air compressors, pneumatic pipe plugs, hammer drills, tamper compaction equipment, confined space equipment, and various other equipment used in storm water maintenance and construction. Performs tasks related to maintenance of storm water conveyance systems, and wet and dry detention ponds. Conducts routine canal maintenance such as harvesting, litter control, dead end cleaning, etc. Sets well points and isolates storm drain lines for dewatering. WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS Uses lateral TV camera to televise sewer lines. Digs around utilities to locate clean-outs. Performs sewer repairs and installs clean-outs. Assists with cleaning the wastewater collection system of debris such as grease, sand, roots and rocks using a combination machine (Jetter & Vactor) or a drain auger (snake). Makes service connections to wastewater collection systems. Sets well points. Assists with smoke testing operation. WATER DISTRIBUTION Makes minor repairs on water service line leaks. Flushes water mains and services to maintain a safe, potable water system. Records/surveys water valves locations and exercises valves. Assists with the repair and installation of two (2) inch water main lines. Repairs and installs water mains up to pipe diameter 6". Assists in making service line water taps. Assists with repairs and/or replacements on water service lines and fire hydrants; assists with fire hydrant flow testing, flushing, and inspections. Performs service line flow testing. TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND SOFTWARE Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use or assist with the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Fork lift truck Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Valve truck T.V. Truck Vacuum Truck Computer Software Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - hydrants and valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook ArcGIS Synovia Cobra Sensus - Regional Network Interface (RNI) Field Logic Any other software adopted by the utility Utilities Field Technician III Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I and II functions plus the following general functions: Sets up basic Temporary Traffic Control TTC). Proficient in operation of vacuum truck, T.V. truck, heavy equipment, and other utility equipment and tools for various utility operations. Installs and maintains sedimentation and erosion control best management practices (BMPs). Assists with emergency repairs and sanitary sewer overflow (SSO), spill response and clean up. Makes various types of asphalt repairs of all sizes, and small concrete repairs such as on sidewalks. Leads a crew and successfully completes project assignments. Utilizes ArcGIS e-builder and maintenance management software to conduct work. May keep records and submit reports. Assists all levels of staff with field issues and training. Assists higher level staff and learns Level IV Utilities Field Technician assignments. Becomes familiar with administrative forms and reporting requirements (NPDES, SSO, Confined Space, Job Hazard Analysis, Sewer main TV assessment, etc). Performs on -call utility services. Assists with training of lower level Utilities Field Technician functions. The following essential functions are listed by and are representative of functions performed in the divisional areas of assignment within the Utilities Department. LOCATIONS Locates services for major construction activities such as directional drills and jack & bores. Performs more complex location services in highly congested areas. Meets with property owners, contractors, and developers to locate utilities and to explain service locations and their responsibilities. Responds to inquiries and complaints of a more complex nature. Maintains inventory of supplies and materials. Proficient with all utility location equipment and tools. Performs GIS system updates and verification. METER SERVICES Responds to high bill concerns, evaluates customer accounts in the billing and Meter Reading software (Sungard, Sensus Analytics) and prints out reports to discuss with the customer; performs a field audit and assists customers in location leaks and /or water conservation. Evaluates meters at commercial plazas, multifamily properties, and other locations to ensure meters are assigned to proper customers and reports any switched meter situations to the Supervisor. Performs small Meter Testing onsite or via the meter test bench; discuss results with the consumer. Checks meter for proper resolution setting; reprogram registers with the laptop and UniPro command link when needed. STORMWATER : Performs manual labor work requiring knowledge of some specialized facets of a particular field of storm water maintenance or construction work. Performs multiple NPDES inspections, including retention/detention and outfall. Performs tasks related to maintenance of storm water positive displacement and exfiltration conveyance systems. Maintains gravity line elevations. WASTEWATER COLLECTION Performs the installation of gravity mains, up to forty (40) feet. Performs the installations and repairs of gravity mains, services, cleanouts, and manholes. Performs the installation of force mains. Performs maintenance of ARVs. Performs cleaning and clearing of sewer mains, laterals, and lift stations. WATER DISTRIBUTION Performs the task of laying new water mains of all sizes. Performs installations, inspections and maintenance of sample points, automatic flushers, air release valves, and flushing and testing fire hydrants. Installs or replaces water main valves. Installs service line water main taps. Utilizes iWater and GIS to update and verify attributes associated with the distribution system. Tools, Equipment, and Software Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Bobcat Dump truck Fork lift truck Front end loader Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Trencher TV Truck Valve truck Rear easement cleaner Smoke testing equipment Big Cat Combination Loader Roller Mini Excavator Asphalt Hopper Computer Software CMMS COBRA Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - hydrants and valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook Pictometry SCADA E-Builder ArcGIS Transcendent Collector Utilities Field Technician IV Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I through III functions plus the following: Provides on-site training to new field employees as needed; demonstrates proper work methods and procedures; provides an orientation to the work area, the location of supplies, departmental policies, and to the technical aspects of the work functions. Provides on-site guidance, direction and/or technical assistance to lower level field technicians concerning job completion in the assigned area. Coordinates and oversees work activities for both routine and more complex tasks, or components of larger tasks within assigned area; organizes, prioritizes, assigns, and oversees the work of lower level field crew; monitors the status of work in progress; inspects completed work; and provides input into performance evaluations. May be assigned short-term Level V duties in the absence of the Utilities Field Technician V. Oversees proper and safe use of equipment during performance of tasks; ensures that proper precautions are taken to avoid or minimize injury to employees, or damage to property and equipment; monitors and redirects employees as needed when improper or unsafe practices are observed. Defers to Level V field supervisor for work decisions requiring a higher level of authority. Monitors and maintains supplies, materials, and equipment used by the crew to perform tasks; ensures workers have adequate materials to complete tasks; requests supplies and parts through the area supervisor to replenish stock. Monitors the availability and use of personal protective equipment to ensure the safety of all field employees while working on projects. Coordinates and conducts employee meetings to disseminate safety information, procedures and practices. Performs and leads staff with team projects such as meter testing, large meter installation and maintenance, water and sewer line replacement, and stormwater slip lining projects. Ensures that the restoration of work site is completed correctly based on pre-work site conditions. Keeps field supervisor informed of all work performed and progress of tasks/projects; reports all issues and concerns regarding staff, projects, equipment, facilities/property, or other items related to work performed. Completes and submits to supervisor all required reports and appropriate paperwork related to field assignments. Provides oversight in the safe and proficient operation of heavy equipment; operates heavy equipment as needed; controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario to minimize destruction of property and avoid all public utilities. Operates and oversees the operation of a variety of equipment, vehicles, machinery and tools used in department locations projects and activities, which may include a utility truck, valve truck, metal detector, hook, valve key, shovel, probe, locator, marker, paint, flags, or stakes. Operates the TV truck, camera and computer; maintains TV truck equipment. Assists lower level field staff with troubleshooting minor software issues. Tools, Equipment, and Software Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Back Hoe Big Cat Bobcat Dump truck Fork lift truck Front end loader Crane Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Trencher TV Truck Vactor Valve truck Mini-Excavator Asphalt Hopper Roller Smoke testing equipment Big Cat Combination Loader Rear Easement Cleaner Computer Software AutoVu CMMS COBRA Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - Hydrants iWater - Valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook Pictometry SCADA Transcendent Synovia ArcGIS E-Builder Utilities Field Technician V Essential Functions: Incumbents perform all Level I through IV functions plus the following: Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, addresses employee concerns and problems, oversees work, counsels, recommends corrective action, and completes and/or participates in employee performance appraisals. Supervises and coordinates operations involving delivery of water, wastewater and storm water services to the city's customers, including the functioning of piping and mechanical equipment, and meter reading. Trains subordinates in departmental operations and work performed; demonstrates proper work methods and procedures; familiarizes them with work area, location of supplies, and departmental policies; and trains them in technical aspects of work functions. Coordinates cross-training of field crew; collaborates with other supervisors to develop schedules for interchange of staff between divisions. Ensures that all work is performed in compliance with safety policies and procedures, including OSHA safety regulations; oversees set up of safe work zone and ensures safety of all persons on and around the work sites; supplies safety equipment and gear; enforces all safety policies, taking corrective action as necessary; sees that proper precautions are taken to avoid/minimize injury to employees or damage to property and equipment; and coordinates monthly safety meetings. Supervises testing of equipment to ensure proper working order; checks assigned equipment regularly for operational safety; coordinates and assists in performing repair/replacement of malfunctioning or obsolete equipment. Oversees operation of all equipment and tools by assigned staff; instructs and trains personnel on the proper, efficient, and safe usage of equipment; supervises general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, checking/replacing fluids, greasing equipment, washing/cleaning equipment, and cleaning shop/work areas. Assists in planning of projects and departmental operations; calculates cost and effort necessary for job completion; assists with preparation of departmental budget and bid specifications for materials and equipment. Reads and interprets blueprints and as built drawings, instruction manuals, and operating guides. Devises long-term maintenance schedules, goals, and projects; drafts plans, blueprints, and writes specifications for proposed improvements; performs preventive maintenance inspections; reviews project design and confers with planners, engineers, and management as needed. Collaborates with immediate supervisor to obtain instructions regarding work assignments; determines optimum methods of projects completion; organizes, prioritizes and assigns work orders to crews according to available resources and time. Oversees all activity at the work site, either directly or through subordinate crew leaders; ensures that projects proceed according to schedule, working to resolve delays and problems as needed; provides direction, guidance and technical assistance to crew/team members; and monitors status of work in progress. Monitors and maintains supplies, materials, and equipment used to perform essential tasks; ensures workers have sufficient supplies, materials, and equipment to complete tasks and to respond to requests for emergency repairs; oversees use of equipment; requisitions new supplies and parts to replenish stock. Inspects work sites for proper completion of assigned work; ensures all work conforms to standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety; takes corrective measures as needed; and evaluates completed work. Assists in developing and updating policies and procedures. Serves as departmental representative for all work falling within assigned area of responsibility; liaisons with personnel from other departments, agencies, or organizations for related matters; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public relating to services provided; and monitors the work of all contractors to ensure proper provision of services. Completes and maintains various records and reports including weekly or monthly progress reports, cross-training tracking reports, human resource related documentation, accident reports, utility and property damage reports, and others as necessary. Reviews and refers to accounting reports, policy manuals, handbooks, technical references, computer manuals, maps, work orders, and other documents and forms. Manages utility billing activities within Meter services functional area. Assists assigned crews with work as necessary; performs basic and semi-skilled labor as appropriate to assist in completion of maintenance, upkeep, and construction projects for assigned division or department; uses hand tools and operates motorized tools as necessary to complete assigned task; operates a variety of vehicles, machinery, and heavy/light equipment associated with department activities; and manually loads, moves, and arranges materials. Keeps Division Supervisor informed of all work performed and progress of tasks; reports all problems and concerns regarding staff, projects, equipment, facilities/property, or other items relating to work performed; completes all appropriate paperwork; complies with policies and procedures relating to reporting mechanisms and staffing issues. Participates in other departmental projects and activities as assigned and directed. Tools, Equipment, and Software Employees in this classification use a variety of power and hand tools to complete tasks in their area of assignment. Employees may use the following equipment and/or computer software, depending on area of assignment: Equipment Back Hoe Big Cat Bobcat Dump truck Fork lift truck Front end loader Crane Lateral TV camera Portable lights/generator Portable pumps Trencher TV Truck Vactor Valve truck Mini-Excavator Asphalt Hopper Roller Smoke testing equipment Big Cat Combination Loader Rear Easement Cleaner Computer Software AutoVu CIMS CMMS COBRA Digtrack GPS - Trimble iWater - Hydrants iWater - Valves Laserfiche Microsoft Office applications Outlook Pictometry SCADA HTE Transcendent Synovia ArcGIS E-Builder Minimum Qualifications UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Must have basic computer operations skills. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license or, if in possession of an equivalent license in another state, be able to obtain a Florida license within thirty (30) days of employment. All candidates for this position must pass a general knowledge test. Candidates who do not pass the general knowledge tests must wait one (1) month from the date of the exam to re-take the tests. Individuals selected for this position will be required to successfully complete a training program within two (2) years in the position. The training program will cover several facets of the job, including various concepts of safety, GIS, and Blueprint reading. Successful completion of the training program will be based on meeting the criteria outline in the Career Path Advancement Requirements section (below). Failure to successfully complete the requirements of the program may result in termination from the training program and separation of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Some experience in manual labor and/or construction work. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent; one (1) year of experience in a Utility division (stormwater maintenance, water distribution, wastewater collection, meter services or locations) as a Utilities Field Technician I with the City of Boynton Beach; exposure to the operation of maintenance equipment used in assigned division. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E driver's license. Fifteen (15) hours of safety training that includes confined space, fork lift, and other training relevant to area of assignment. Must have passed a division test with a 70% or better. Must meet 100% of the Utilities Field Technician I KSA's and 70% of the Utilities Field Technician II KSA's in one (1) division functional area. The above requirements for meeting the KSA's must be verified and documented by the assigned supervisor. Must successfully complete the requirements of a training program within two (2) years by doing the following: Complete provided coursework/training in the following areas: Defensive Driving Blueprint Reading Trench Safety GIS Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) Heat Stress Violence in the Workplace CPR Training Other training as necessary and becomes available UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN III MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or valid equivalent. Must have a minimum of three (3) years of experience within a Utility division functional area, of which eight (8) months of cross-training/experience must be received, which includes two months in two Field Operations division functional areas accompanied by two (2) months in Meter Services and two (2) months in Locations. Prior outside experience will be considered. Must have passed Level III division career path advancement test with a 70% or better. A shortened term of two (2) years of experience will be deemed acceptable granted the Utilities Field Technician successfully obtains and maintains a Florida Level III Water Distribution License and complete Utilities Field Technician Level III general written test and general practical test with a minimum score of 70%. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must possess and maintain a Stormwater or Wastewater "C" Certification, or a Level III Water Distribution License. KSAs must be met as follows: 100% of the general level II KSAs; 100% of the level II KSAs in the primary functional area and 80% level II KSAs in a second functional area; and 80% of the Utilities Field Technician level III KSAs in one (1) division functional area. The above requirements for meeting the KSAs must be verified and documented by the assigned supervisor Prior to appointment for internal candidates or within three (3) months for external candidates. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN IV MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or valid equivalent. Must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Utilities Field Technician with the City of Boynton Beach. Experience must include eighteen (18) months of cross-training, consisting of six (6) months each in two (2) non-primary functional areas, accompanied by three (3) months in Meter Services and three (3) months in Locations. Prior outside experience will be considered. Two supervisor's signatures, acknowledging time spent in the utility functional areas are required for advancement. Must possess and maintain a Storm Water or Wastewater "B" Certification and a Level III Water Distribution License, or a Level II Water Distribution License and a Storm Water or Wastewater "C" Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have passed a Utilities computer-based test measuring knowledge in two (2) functional areas with a score of 70% or better; must have passed a practical test demonstrating the required knowledge and ability specific to an assigned Utility functional area. KSAs must be met as follows: 100% of the general level III KSAs; 100% of the level III KSAs in the primary functional area and 80% level III KSAs in a second functional area; and 80% of the Utilities Field Technician level IV KSAs. The above requirements for meeting the KSAs must be verified and documented by the assigned area supervisors. Must have demonstrated the ability to lead a crew and successfully completed assigned projects. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN V MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma or equivalent. Ten (10) years of combined experience within three (3) Utility functional areas (stormwater operations, water distribution, wastewater collection, meter services and/or locations), of which a minimum of seven (7) years of experience must be within the primary utility functional area and a minimum of one and a half (1 ½) years in each of two (2) other utility functional areas. The following substitution for the above educational and experience requirements will be accepted: Possession of an Associate's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or in a closely related field; an Associate's degree can substitute for two (2) years of functional area experience. Must possess and maintain the highest level certification in the assigned utility functional area, in addition, must possess equivalent or lower level certifications/licenses for two other non-primary functional areas. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Must have passed a written test with a minimum score of 70%, demonstrating the required knowledge and ability specific to the Utility functional areas. Employees who fail to obtain a minimum score of 70% will have a three (3) month waiting period to re-take the functional areas test. Must have completed a minimum of eight (8) hours of supervisory training (acceptable venues include classroom and/or computer-based training, and training received via mentoring by Field and/or Division Supervisors). KSAs must be met as follows: 100% of the KSAs through Level III, both general and those specific to the three (3) functional areas 100% of the Level IV KSAs, relevant to areas of assignment, and 70% of the Level V KSAs. The requirements for meeting the KSAs must be verified and documented by the assigned Division Supervisor. Must have demonstrated the ability to write clear and concise reports. Supplemental Information UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN I COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN I KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) Basic math skills. Customer service skills. Demonstrates ability to use the tools and equipment in area of assignment. Demonstrates ability to read maps. Demonstrates ability to properly open and close valves. Ability to record and deliver information. Ability to work in confined spaces and to endure working at depths/heights (up to 20 feet). Ability to communicate both orally and in writing; understand and follow communications, keep records and make reports. Ability to get along with others and work as a team. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN II COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN II KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Listed are general KSAs and KSAs by divisional area of assignment; level I KSAs are not repeated here but must have previously been met. KSAs must be met in accordance with the Career Path Advancement Requirements.) GENERAL (KSAs apply to multiple divisions) Knowledge of and the ability to adhere to all safe working practices including work zone traffic control, highway safety rules and regulations, and taking effective precautionary measures necessary to avoid accidents. Knowledge of the methods, tools and equipment used in semi-skilled manual labor work. Knowledge of and the ability to set well points. Knowledge of the basic aspects of ArcGIS. Ability to utilize Pure Safety software. Ability to identify and understand location markings. Ability to understand and follow direction. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and to prepare reports. Ability to properly use tools and equipment. Ability to read maps as built/record drawings. Ability to properly learn and operate maintenance and construction equipment. Ability to properly restore property where repair work has been completed. Ability to direct traffic and set up road signs to direct traffic away from work zone Temporary Traffic Control). Ability to plan and organize daily work routine, and to estimate expected time of completion. Ability to perform assigned tasks under only general supervision. Ability to perform basic irrigation line repairs. Ability to assist with the operation of the vacuum and TV trucks. Ability to properly prepare job hazard analysis form. LOCATIONS Knowledge of the use of water, sewer, and electrical locator equipment. Knowledge of the standard practices used for locating utilities lines. Knowledge of Sunshine 811 (Call before you dig) rules and regulations. Ability to use location equipment to locate valves/services. Ability to read as-built drawings, blue prints and surveys. Ability to utilize DigTrack software to retrieve and complete location request tickets. Ability to explain service locations and their responsibilities. METER SERVICES Knowledge of and the ability to follow proper procedures for installing, replacing, and removing meters, and flushing lines. Knowledge of and the ability to follow correct procedures for turning on or off water service. Knowledge of and the ability to complete meter reading assignments using a variety of methods including manually, via touch-read, and with a HHD computer. Knowledge of and the ability to perform zero consumption investigations. Knowledge of and the ability to install, troubleshoot, and repair or replace failed Smart points. Ability to utilize Flexnet Regional Network Interface (RNI), and Sensus software. Ability to properly complete various forms, work orders, reports, correspondence, daily work sheet and other assignments. STORMWATER Basic knowledge of storm water systems. Knowledge of isolating storm drain lines for dewatering. Basic knowledge of wet and dry detention pond inspections. Knowledge of and ability to properly maintain storm water conveyance systems. Knowledge of and the ability to follow proper procedures when conducting routine canal maintenance including harvesting, litter control, and dead end cleaning. WASTEWATER COLLECTION Basic knowledge of wastewater collection systems. Knowledge of and the ability to properly identify wastewater maintenance materials. . Knowledge of and the ability to properly operate a lateral TV camera to televise sewer lines. Knowledge of procedures for locating clean-outs and service lines. Ability to perform sewer repairs and install clean-outs. Ability to assist with smoke testing operation. Ability to assist with the cleaning of wastewater collection system using appropriate equipment. WATER DISTRIBUTION Basic knowledge of water systems. Knowledge of and the ability to identify distribution system maintenance materials. Ability to perform flow test (service lines, hydrants). Ability to repair and/or replace water main lines. Ability to make service line repairs/replacements. Ability to change valves up to two (2) inches. Ability to maintain and/or repair fire hydrants. Ability to repair leaks under pressure. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN III COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN III KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Listed are general KSAs and KSAs by divisional area of assignment; levels I and II KSAs are not repeated here. KSAs must be met in accordance with the Career Path Advancement Requirements.) GENERAL (KSAs apply to multiple divisions) Knowledge of the supplies and materials needed and ability to maintain supplies and materials in inventory. Knowledge of and the ability to correctly install well-point systems. Knowledge of TTC zones and the ability to correctly set up City street TTC. Knowledge of and ability to accurately read and interpret blue prints. Knowledge of the operations of GPS hardware and software. Ability to appropriately work with asphalt and concrete to make various repairs. Ability to properly operate heavy equipment. Ability to effectively lead a crew when needed. Knowledge and ability to utilize ArcGIS, e-builder and maintenance management software. LOCATIONS Knowledge of the steps to take when performing more complex locating services and the ability to perform such. Skilled at performing complex location services such as in highly congested areas. Skilled at communicating with community members and business contacts to explain service locations and respond to inquiries and complaints. Ability to utilize all utility location equipment and tools proficiently. Ability to accurately perform location services for major construction activities, and communicate with contractors to determine the specific location areas. METER SERVICES Knowledge of and ability to perform small meter testing onsite or via the meter test bench. Knowledge of and ability to evaluate customer accounts in the billing and meter reading software (SunGard Software, Sunsus Analytics). Knowledge of and the ability to accurately plot new water meter locations. Knowledge of proper investigative procedures to follow for determination of excessive water usage causation. STORMWATER Knowledge of specialized facets of storm water maintenance and/or construction work. Knowledge of various NPDES inspection procedures, including retention/detention, outfall and construction sites and the ability to accurately perform these inspections. Knowledge of proper procedures and the ability to accurately maintain storm water positive displacement and exfiltration conveyance systems. Ability to properly perform specialized storm water maintenance or construction work. WASTEWATER COLLECTION Knowledge of and the ability to properly install gravity mains, Services, cleanouts and manholes. Knowledge of and the ability to maintain gravity line elevations. Ability to perform the installation of force mains. Ability to install and perform maintenance on Air Relief Valves. WATER DISTRIBUTION Knowledge of and the ability to correctly lay new water mains of all sizes. Knowledge of and the ability to properly install, inspect and maintain fire hydrants, including hydrant flushing and testing. Knowledgeable and skilled at repairing water mains of six (6) inch or larger diameter. Knowledge of and the ability to correctly install and replace water main valves. Knowledge of and the ability to perform the steps necessary to make service line water taps. Ability to utilize iWater to update attributes associated with the distribution system. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN IV COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN IV KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Levels I, II, and III KSAs are not repeated here. KSAs must be met in accordance with Career Path Advancement Requirements.) Knowledge of safe work practices and the correct use of safety equipment. Ability to monitor and ensure safe work practices in the field. Knowledge of and the ability to determine needed supplies and submit requests to obtain supplies for job completion. Knowledge of and the ability to ensure departmental policies, procedures and rules are followed. Knowledge of and the ability to identify and resolve meter services software issues. Ability to perform inspections to ensure work is completed and work sites are restored properly to pre-work condition. Ability to provide training, guidance, direction, coordination, and technical assistance to field technicians. Ability to provide lead oversight and to properly operate the TV truck and associated equipment, heavy equipment, and equipment used in location projects. Ability to provide input into lower level Field Technician's performance evaluations. Ability to accurately prepare reports and maintain records. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. Ability to effectively interact with the public, supervisors, co-workers, other department staff, and with outside agencies. Ability to develop good working relationships with lower level Field Technicians, supervisors and other department staff. Ability to track and record the training progress of lower level Field Technicians. Ability to effectively deliver information to groups of employees. Ability to independently and effectively lead staff on team projects as assigned. Ability to lead crews handling multiple tasks across different functional areas. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN V COMMUNICATION COMPETENCIES Effectively communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction. Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the general public as needed. UTILITIES FIELD TECHNICIAN V KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's) (Levels I through IV KSAs are not repeated here but must have previously been met. KSAs must be met in accordance with Career Path and Competitive Promotional Advancement Requirements.) Knowledge of department and division operations, policies, procedures and practices. Knowledge of and the ability to ensure compliance with safety policies, procedures, practices and OSHA regulations. Knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate proper work methods and procedures when training field crew employees. Knowledge of and the ability to read and interpret plans and blueprints. Skilled at operating all equipment and tools used in the course of job completion. Ability to supervise, evaluate the work of field employees, and identify and resolve personnel issues and concerns. Ability to coordinate, plan and prioritize work assignments to achieve optimum effectiveness in staff utilization and cross-training. Ability to determine and requisition proper and adequate materials, supplies and equipment for job completion. Ability to oversee the inspection and repair/replacement of malfunctioning or obsolete equipment. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues and complaints from the public. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively interact with the public, supervisors, co-workers, other department staff, contractors, and with outside agencies. Ability to develop and sustain good working relationships with all department staff. Ability to collaborate with the various Utilities divisions to ensure cross-training hours are attainable by Field Technicians. Ability to ensure cross-training hours are tracked and recorded for Field Technicians. UFT I-V PHYSICAL & SENSORY REQUIREMENTS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS Physical Ability : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and may push, pull, grasp, lift and/or move objects and materials of moderate to heavy weight (up to 100 pounds), in accordance with OSHA guidelines. Sensory Requirements : Tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. Work is frequently performed outside in heat, high humidity, in cold, in rain and when other inclement weather conditions are present. Work is performed in bright and dim light. The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.
San Joaquin County, CA
Stockton, California, usa
This examination is being given to fillone vacancy in theEmergencyMedical Services Division of the Health CareServicesDepartment and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and possess a valid typing certification for 45 WPM from one of our approved agencies to be considered for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Provides quasi-administrative/analytical support to managers, supervisors, professionals and other staff; gathers, analyzes and maintains specialized and complex information related to a wide range of departmental operations; researches, compiles, maintains and processes statistical, financial and/or other numerical data to support highly specialized office functions; coordinates and/or performs departmental personnel, payroll, purchasing, inventory, systems maintenance and/or other functions; may perform highly-advanced clerical accounting duties. Interprets and explains highly specialized and complex information regarding established rules, regulations, policies, procedures and technical office operations, to managers, patients, clients, outside agencies and others; researches difficult and complex issues; applies external laws, regulations, ordinances and policies as they relate to assigned responsibilities; may produce and/or issue complex documents and complete complex forms for the purpose of documenting specialized program-related information; provides customer service in a calm, helpful and effective manner. Manages a wide range of clerical office operations with substantial independent responsibility for multiple programs/functions within an office; may represent management in sensitive and confidential situations; develops and recommends procedures applicable to areas of assignment; develops and implements systems for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations; monitors deadlines and calendars as assigned; arranges and coordinates complex meetings, seminars or classes; arranges for travel and transportation; may coordinate clerical/technical aspects of budget administration; may coordinate and maintain various computerized systems and processes. Prepares a variety of difficult and complex reports, letters, resolutions and other documents requiring highly advanced knowledge of specialized subject matter; maintains and monitors complex work logs and tracking systems; reviews and analyzes complex legal, custody, health care and other administrative records to identify needed information; develops and maintains complex spreadsheets and databases, either by hand or computer; maintains data and develops reports for budget purposes. Obtains in-depth and/or difficult information from managers, staff, patients, clients, and others; identifies and seeks to meet customer needs, maintaining tact and diplomacy and using good judgment regarding sensitive/confidential matters. As an incidental duty, may serve as a lead worker over a large group or supervise a small group of clerical and/or technical employees; provides training as assigned; develops, organizes and distributes training materials as appropriate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience : One year of work at a level equal to or higher than Office Assistant Specialist in San Joaquin County service. Or II Experience : Two years of work at a level equal to or higher than Senior Office Assistant in San Joaquin County service. Or III Experience : Four years of general clerical, secretarial and/or office technical work, including at least two years performing duties at or above a full-journey level. Substitutions : a) One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required experience; or b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter credit units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required experience. And Certificates : Possession of acceptable typing/keyboarding or other certification of ability to input data at the rate of 45 words per minute. Special Requirement : Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the assignment , demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment. KNOWLEDGE Advanced office practices and procedures, including office management; principles and practices of prioritizing, planning and organizing work; advanced clerical practices related to personnel management, payroll, labor relations, purchasing, inventory control, clerical accounting, and systems development/maintenance; advanced clerical methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data; personal computer systems and general office computer software; public relations techniques; advanced interviewing techniques; advanced filing and record keeping systems; complex correspondence and report formats; advanced clerical accounting methods and practices; general secretarial methods and practices; fundamental analytical principles and processes; principles of training and supervision. ABILITY Perform quasi-administrative/analytical work related to various specialized office activities; research, interpret, and apply complex laws/regulations, court orders, program policies/procedures, and third-party rules/requirements related to areas such as personnel management, payroll, labor relations, purchasing, inventory control, clerical accounting and systems development/maintenance; evaluate and establish priorities; gather, organize, input and maintain complex information, including financial or program-specific data; provide/obtain detailed information to/from others as appropriate, including confidential and/or otherwise sensitive information; utilize advanced office procedures and equipment; follow complex oral and written procedures and directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, even in difficult situations; communicate effectively with others; write clearly and legibly; perform advanced arithmetical operations; lead or supervise others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; Lifting -Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual -Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements -Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental -Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation :The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals,use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2019 11:59:00 PM
This examination is being given to fillone vacancy in theEmergencyMedical Services Division of the Health CareServicesDepartment and to establish an eligible list to fill future vacancies. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening and possess a valid typing certification for 45 WPM from one of our approved agencies to be considered for this position. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail. TYPICAL DUTIES Provides quasi-administrative/analytical support to managers, supervisors, professionals and other staff; gathers, analyzes and maintains specialized and complex information related to a wide range of departmental operations; researches, compiles, maintains and processes statistical, financial and/or other numerical data to support highly specialized office functions; coordinates and/or performs departmental personnel, payroll, purchasing, inventory, systems maintenance and/or other functions; may perform highly-advanced clerical accounting duties. Interprets and explains highly specialized and complex information regarding established rules, regulations, policies, procedures and technical office operations, to managers, patients, clients, outside agencies and others; researches difficult and complex issues; applies external laws, regulations, ordinances and policies as they relate to assigned responsibilities; may produce and/or issue complex documents and complete complex forms for the purpose of documenting specialized program-related information; provides customer service in a calm, helpful and effective manner. Manages a wide range of clerical office operations with substantial independent responsibility for multiple programs/functions within an office; may represent management in sensitive and confidential situations; develops and recommends procedures applicable to areas of assignment; develops and implements systems for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned operations; monitors deadlines and calendars as assigned; arranges and coordinates complex meetings, seminars or classes; arranges for travel and transportation; may coordinate clerical/technical aspects of budget administration; may coordinate and maintain various computerized systems and processes. Prepares a variety of difficult and complex reports, letters, resolutions and other documents requiring highly advanced knowledge of specialized subject matter; maintains and monitors complex work logs and tracking systems; reviews and analyzes complex legal, custody, health care and other administrative records to identify needed information; develops and maintains complex spreadsheets and databases, either by hand or computer; maintains data and develops reports for budget purposes. Obtains in-depth and/or difficult information from managers, staff, patients, clients, and others; identifies and seeks to meet customer needs, maintaining tact and diplomacy and using good judgment regarding sensitive/confidential matters. As an incidental duty, may serve as a lead worker over a large group or supervise a small group of clerical and/or technical employees; provides training as assigned; develops, organizes and distributes training materials as appropriate. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Either I Experience : One year of work at a level equal to or higher than Office Assistant Specialist in San Joaquin County service. Or II Experience : Two years of work at a level equal to or higher than Senior Office Assistant in San Joaquin County service. Or III Experience : Four years of general clerical, secretarial and/or office technical work, including at least two years performing duties at or above a full-journey level. Substitutions : a) One year of business training in an approved vocational training program may substitute for one year of the above-required experience; or b) Completion of 30 semester/45 quarter credit units at an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the above-required experience. And Certificates : Possession of acceptable typing/keyboarding or other certification of ability to input data at the rate of 45 words per minute. Special Requirement : Most positions require the ability to use computers and/or word processing equipment. If required by the nature of the assignment , demonstrated general or software-specific computer proficiency may be required prior to appointment. KNOWLEDGE Advanced office practices and procedures, including office management; principles and practices of prioritizing, planning and organizing work; advanced clerical practices related to personnel management, payroll, labor relations, purchasing, inventory control, clerical accounting, and systems development/maintenance; advanced clerical methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data; personal computer systems and general office computer software; public relations techniques; advanced interviewing techniques; advanced filing and record keeping systems; complex correspondence and report formats; advanced clerical accounting methods and practices; general secretarial methods and practices; fundamental analytical principles and processes; principles of training and supervision. ABILITY Perform quasi-administrative/analytical work related to various specialized office activities; research, interpret, and apply complex laws/regulations, court orders, program policies/procedures, and third-party rules/requirements related to areas such as personnel management, payroll, labor relations, purchasing, inventory control, clerical accounting and systems development/maintenance; evaluate and establish priorities; gather, organize, input and maintain complex information, including financial or program-specific data; provide/obtain detailed information to/from others as appropriate, including confidential and/or otherwise sensitive information; utilize advanced office procedures and equipment; follow complex oral and written procedures and directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, even in difficult situations; communicate effectively with others; write clearly and legibly; perform advanced arithmetical operations; lead or supervise others. PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS Mobility -Frequent operation of a data entry device, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking; occasional standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, climbing; Lifting -Frequently 5 pounds or less; occasionally 5 to 30 pounds; Visual -Constant good overall vision and reading/close-up work; frequent color perception and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of depth perception and peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking -Frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological -Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact; Special Requirements -Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime; Environmental -Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions. BENEFITS Employees hired into this classification are members of a bargaining unit which is represented bySEIU Local 1021 . Health Insurance : San Joaquin County provides employees with a choice of three health plans: a Kaiser Plan, a Select Plan, and a Premier Plan. Employees pay a portion of the cost of the premium. Dependent coverage is also available. Dental Insurance : The County provides employees with a choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan. There is no cost for employee only coverage in either plan; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. Vision Insurance : The County provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is no cost for employee only coverage; dependent coverage is available at the employee's expense. For more detailed information on the County's benefits program, visit our website at www.sjgov.org under Human Resources/Employee Benefits. Life Insurance : The County provides eligible employees with life insurance coverage as follows: 1 but less than 3 years of continuous service: $1,000 3 but less than 5 years of continuous service: $3,000 5 but less than 10 years of continuous service: $5,000 10 years of continuous service or more: $10,000 Employee may purchase additional term life insurance at the group rate. 125 Flexible Benefits Plan : This is a voluntary program that allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses that are not paid by a medical, dental or vision plan (Health Flexible Spending Account $2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over); and dependent care costs (Dependent Care Assistance Plan $5000 annual limit). Retirement Plan : Employees of the County are covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937. Please visit the San Joaquin County Employees' Retirement Association (SJCERA) at www.sjcera.org for more information. NOTE: If you are receiving a retirement allowance from another California county covered by the County Employees' Retirement Act of 1937 or from any governmental agency covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), you are advised to contact the Retirement Officer of the Retirement Plan from which you retired to determine what effect employment in San Joaquin County would have on your retirement allowance. Deferred Compensation :The County maintains a deferred compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code. You may annually contribute $18,000 or 100% of your includible compensation, whichever is less. Individuals age 50 or older may contribute to their plan, up to $24,000. The Roth IRA (after tax) is also now available. Vacation : Maximum earned vacation is 10 days each year up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years. Holidays : Effective July 1, 2017, all civil service status employees earn 14 paid holidays each year. Please see the appopriate MOU for details regarding holidays, accruals,use, and cashability of accrued time. Sick Leave : 12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation. Sick leave incentive : An employee is eligible to receive eight hours administrative leave if the leave balance equals at least one- half of the cumulative amount that the employee is eligible to accrue. The employee must also be on payroll during the entire calendar year. Bereavement Leave : 3 days of paid leave for the death of an immediate family member, 2 additional days of accrued leave for death of employee's spouse, domestic partner, parent or child. Merit Salary Increase : New employees will receive the starting salary, which is the first step of the salary range. After employees serve 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step of the range, they are eligible for a merit increase to the next step. Job Sharing : Employees may agree to job-share a position, subject to approval by a Department Head and the Director of Human Resources. Educational Reimbursement Program : Eligible employees may be reimbursed for career-related course work up to a maximum of $850 per fiscal year. Eligible employees enrolled in an approved four (4) year College or University academic program may be reimbursed up to $800 per semester for a maximum of $1600 per fiscal year. Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: The County contributes up to $17 per pay period for employees who pay for parking and are assigned to work in the Downtown Core Area. School Activities : Employees may take up to 40 hours per year, but not more than eight (8) hours per month, to participate in their children's school activities. Selection Procedures Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process: Written Exam : The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Oral Exam : The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidate's education, training, and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidate's score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone, it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list. Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered, the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list. Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidate's application using the following criteria: education, training, and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process. Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points. Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. Veteran's Points : Eligible veterans, unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veteran's points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination. Acceptable wartime service dates: September 16, 1940 to December 31, 1946 June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955 August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975 Persian Gulf War, August 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months, but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established. Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods. Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine, or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time, the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list, whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments. Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination. Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities. Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen. Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grand parent, grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when; They are related to the Appointing Authority or The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other. Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule. Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S. HOW TO APPLY Apply Online: www.sjgov.org/department/hr By mail or in person: San Joaquin County Human Resources 44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330 Stockton, CA 95202 Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays. Phone: (209) 468-3370 Job Line: For currentemployment opportunitiesplease callour 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) . San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees. Equal Opportunity Employer : San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo . Click on a link below to apply for this position: Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet. Apply Online View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here . View and print the official application form as an Acrobat pdf file. A San Joaquin County application form is required for this recruitment. You may print this Acrobat PDF document and then fill it in. Contact us via conventional means. You may contact us by phone at (209) 468-3370, or by email , or apply for a job in person at the San Joaquin County Human Resources Division. Closing Date/Time: 8/30/2019 11:59:00 PM
Sonoma County, CA
Santa Rosa, CA, United States
Position Information Commitment to public service and helping the County's recovery and resiliency initiatives. The County of Sonoma is now accepting applications for a Grants Program Manager . Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,700 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County paid premium contribution to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. The Job The Grants Program Manager oversees the County's program to secure external sources of funding in support of disaster recovery projects and resiliency initiatives. Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff, the Grants Program Manager provides leadership and guidance to County departments on funding strategies, identifying recovery needs and priorities, developing and preparing grant proposals, and making grant policy and procedure recommendations to optimize effective grant administration. Duties of the Grants Program Manager include: Leading and organizing interdepartmental meetings for key department staff to identify and prioritize needs for funding research and grant submission purposes Overseeing administrative processes for pre- and post-award grants to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and established policies and procedures Establishing systems and methods to track funding opportunities, applications, project costs and other project data Developing an approach and implementing a tool for sharing grant information with the public Keeping relevant staff informed about grant opportunities, deadlines, and deliverables Cultivating effective long-term working relationships with representatives of funding agencies Creating communications, presentations, and standard reports on grant projects and grant-related topics and process for internal and external distributions Reviewing grant proposals and assisting with project costing Researching and interpreting relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards What you Bring The ideal candidate will possess: Program and project management skills, including experience managing administrative projects Experience applying a methodical and analytical approach to meet grant and government agency requirements Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work responsibilities to ensure completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner Exceptional writing skills, with prior grant writing experience preferred Keen attention to detail in producing high quality deliverables A collaborative work style, and the ability to perform in a cross-functional team Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Advanced MS Office/business technology skills The ability to work well under pressure, with interruptions and changing priorities under tight deadlines The County of Sonoma Sonoma County offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics - including over 200 award-winning wineries, inspiring coastline and beaches, the Russian River, and majestic redwoods. The County encompasses over one million acres of land and water, rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open space. Sonoma County is also home to a wide variety of art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index.Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities. Sonoma is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board is fully committed to a mission and vision that value the highest quality customer service, strong leadership, engaged citizen participation, courteous and prompt assistance, providing valuable and complete information, and creating and preserving efficient and cost effective government. The County Administrator leads a team of dedicated department heads who work collaboratively to address and strategically prepare for County initiatives and challenges.This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time Grants Program Manager position in the County Administrator's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list.County employees who wish to be considered for future vacancies should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service Title for this position is Administrative Analyst III. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology, or a related field; and three years of related and comparable experience analysis and developing reports and recommendations related to general administration, accounting, budget, and/or personnel work. Experience working in a public agency, an advanced degree in a related field, and lead or supervisory experience are highly desirable. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable Knowledge of: principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management; the operations and functions of County government; principles and practices of research, report writing, and statistical analysis; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition; computer applications related to work including methods of graphic presentations. Working knowledge of: group dynamics as it relates to public organizations; principles and practices of supervision and performance management; principles and practices of project management, modern office methods and procedures. Ability to: plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget, and general management matters; understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as federal, state, and local legislation; apply problem solving skills sufficient to reach appropriate solutions, take action, document, and complete work in a timely manner; prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous work projects and priorities to meet timelines and commitments; plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate effectiveness of assigned project(s); effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, and the public in carrying out sound management policies; perform data collection, interpretation, and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal, and management matters; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations; persuade, rationalize, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; analyze administrative problems, budget requests, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questionswill be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DTS HR Technician: AC
Position Information Commitment to public service and helping the County's recovery and resiliency initiatives. The County of Sonoma is now accepting applications for a Grants Program Manager . Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including: An annual Staff Development/Wellness Benefit allowance up to $1,700 and ongoing education/training opportunities Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year County paid premium contribution to several health plan options County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits Retirement fully integrated with Social Security May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment Eligibility for a salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range * Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. The Job The Grants Program Manager oversees the County's program to secure external sources of funding in support of disaster recovery projects and resiliency initiatives. Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff, the Grants Program Manager provides leadership and guidance to County departments on funding strategies, identifying recovery needs and priorities, developing and preparing grant proposals, and making grant policy and procedure recommendations to optimize effective grant administration. Duties of the Grants Program Manager include: Leading and organizing interdepartmental meetings for key department staff to identify and prioritize needs for funding research and grant submission purposes Overseeing administrative processes for pre- and post-award grants to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and established policies and procedures Establishing systems and methods to track funding opportunities, applications, project costs and other project data Developing an approach and implementing a tool for sharing grant information with the public Keeping relevant staff informed about grant opportunities, deadlines, and deliverables Cultivating effective long-term working relationships with representatives of funding agencies Creating communications, presentations, and standard reports on grant projects and grant-related topics and process for internal and external distributions Reviewing grant proposals and assisting with project costing Researching and interpreting relevant regulations, guidelines, and standards What you Bring The ideal candidate will possess: Program and project management skills, including experience managing administrative projects Experience applying a methodical and analytical approach to meet grant and government agency requirements Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work responsibilities to ensure completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner Exceptional writing skills, with prior grant writing experience preferred Keen attention to detail in producing high quality deliverables A collaborative work style, and the ability to perform in a cross-functional team Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Advanced MS Office/business technology skills The ability to work well under pressure, with interruptions and changing priorities under tight deadlines The County of Sonoma Sonoma County offers a rare and compelling array of scenic, recreational, and geographic characteristics - including over 200 award-winning wineries, inspiring coastline and beaches, the Russian River, and majestic redwoods. The County encompasses over one million acres of land and water, rich with agriculture, parks, campsites, lakes, and open space. Sonoma County is also home to a wide variety of art and music festivals, farmers' markets, and concert venues. Local schools continually rank high on California's Academic Performance Index.Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University offer higher education opportunities. Sonoma is a general law county, governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors. The Board is fully committed to a mission and vision that value the highest quality customer service, strong leadership, engaged citizen participation, courteous and prompt assistance, providing valuable and complete information, and creating and preserving efficient and cost effective government. The County Administrator leads a team of dedicated department heads who work collaboratively to address and strategically prepare for County initiatives and challenges.This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time Grants Program Manager position in the County Administrator's Office. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) vacancies as they occur during the active status of the list.County employees who wish to be considered for future vacancies should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service Title for this position is Administrative Analyst III. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology, or a related field; and three years of related and comparable experience analysis and developing reports and recommendations related to general administration, accounting, budget, and/or personnel work. Experience working in a public agency, an advanced degree in a related field, and lead or supervisory experience are highly desirable. License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Considerable Knowledge of: principles and practices relating to modern budget, programs and systems management; the operations and functions of County government; principles and practices of research, report writing, and statistical analysis; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax, and English composition; computer applications related to work including methods of graphic presentations. Working knowledge of: group dynamics as it relates to public organizations; principles and practices of supervision and performance management; principles and practices of project management, modern office methods and procedures. Ability to: plan and organize research and statistical work relating to the various aspects of administration, budget, and general management matters; understand, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and ordinances, as well as federal, state, and local legislation; apply problem solving skills sufficient to reach appropriate solutions, take action, document, and complete work in a timely manner; prioritize and manage a variety of simultaneous work projects and priorities to meet timelines and commitments; plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate effectiveness of assigned project(s); effectively communicate orally and in writing, and present conclusions before advisory and policy bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff, and the public in carrying out sound management policies; perform data collection, interpretation, and evaluation pertaining to administrative, fiscal, and management matters; use principles of inductive and deductive reasoning to validate conclusions and recommendations; persuade, rationalize, and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations; analyze administrative problems, budget requests, and a variety of programs, systems and procedures. Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process. You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately. Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification. Please visit Getting a Jobwith the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the application, examination, and department selection processes. APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED. Responses to supplemental questionswill be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored. The selection procedure will consist of the following examination: An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria: Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants. Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position. HOW TO APPLY Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted. The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information. HR Analyst: DTS HR Technician: AC
