Senior Water Quality Technician bei Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, NC

About the Department

Incumbents in this position are responsible for assisting in the collection of samples and the monitoring of public drinking water and wastewater for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.  This position is assigned to pay grade G14.

Position Duties

• The Sr. Water Quality Technician serves as WQ team leader in the absence of the Water Quality Supervisor to train, assign daily work, and maintain water quality and compliance for 2 separate distribution systems.
• In the absence of Water Quality Supervisor, prepares and responds to communication concerning water quality actions and complaints to include but not limited (BWA) Boil Water Advisories.
• Assists Water Quality Supervisor with planning and managing BWA’s and issuing noti?cations.
• Obtains samples of the drinking water in the distribution system in strict accordance with established monitoring procedures.
• Ensures proper chain of custody of samples transported to the lab for testing for state compliance and for special projects.
• Samples new lines for activation and activates new lines.
• Conducts ?ow tests, pressure surveys, and an annual ?ushing program. 
• Collects GPS data utilizing a GPS device. Noti?es supervisor of any mapping inaccuracies.
• Disables water main for emergencies or for work on distribution system, restores water, ?ushes lines, and collects sample for analysis after restoring water to customers.
• Assists with investigating customer complaints by collecting samples, reporting ?ndings to the supervisor, and recommending appropriate action to remedy customer concerns.
• Ensures work records are accurate, timely and recorded in Maximo.
• Keeps detailed records of investigation and maintenance assignments.
• Directs the path of contaminated water ?ow during system ?ushing by following directions from a supervisor or system ORC.
• Selects the appropriate hydrant and/or valve to ensure water quality during scheduled maintenance and emergency repair to contain and properly ?ush any water contaminants.
• Assists with providing instructions to construction crews in disinfecting newly installed water mains through appropriate use of chlorine, ?ow direction, and discharges into the collection system.
• Uses GIS maps, engineered drawings, and knowledge of the distribution system con?guration to locate problem areas for implementation of ?ushing programs.
• Responds to emergencies and other operation situations. 
• Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as directed. 
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of work experience in water quality or any related work field.
• Requires a Class “B” Distribution License or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Class "A" Distribution is preferred. 
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid State of North Carolina driver's license.

Other Qualifications

Other Essential Job Specifications

	YES	NO
Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.	X
Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.	X
Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.	X
Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.	X
Requires travel between CFPUA sites.	X
Use or repair of small/light equipment (power tools).	X
Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).	X
Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).	X

 Physical Requirements
 None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift
 Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift
 Frequent - 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift
 Very Frequent - More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift

	NONE	SOME	FREQUENT	VERY FREQUENT
Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.				X
Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.				X
Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.				X
Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.		X
Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.		X

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