Water Quality Specialist

Under general supervision, monitors and tests water quality to include backflow prevention and cross connections.

• Performs cross-connection inspections of various types of facilities and gathers inspection data; conducts backflow prevention assembly tests; maintains inspection records and performs computer data entry.
• Weekly NAP sampling, bacteriological water samples, and all that pertain to the water quality monitoring program.
• Completes water use survey inspections of private facilities and enforces proper backflow protection requirements.
• Monitors and maintains the chemical injection system.
• Test, distribute, and maintain construction loan meters for contractors.
• Assists with the water quality monitoring program; collects daily chlorine residuals and weekly bacteriological water samples; monitors the supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) pumping station operations; reads and interprets various charts, dials, pressure levels, and gauges in the water and wastewater pumping stations.
• Assists with the preparation of internal, State, and Federal reports and monitoring.
• Performs a variety of customer service tasks as needed; connects, disconnects, and reads meters; assists customers with various issues, including low water pressure, taste and odor, high usage, and water quality; monitors for unmetered or illicit use of water supplies and services.
• Flush fire hydrants and operate valves.
• Attends various meetings, seminars, continuing education, and training as required.
• Performs on-call duties as required.
• May be asked to perform additional job duties that are directly, indirectly, or completely unrelated to normal job functions in the course of presenting certain Town special events.
• Performs related duties as required or assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; AND
• Three (3) years of experience in water production or treatment; OR
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Water Distribution Class C License, Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT), and Wastewater Collection Class I License, or obtain licenses within six (6) months of appointment.
• Safe driving record and valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Clear Criminal Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

• Knowledge of work safety practices, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge of applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of backflow assembly.
• Skill in interacting with the public tactfully and professionally.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Work is performed in a standard office environment and in the field. Field work requires moderate physical exertion and includes exposure to extreme weather conditions and potentially dangerous chemicals and tools. May be required to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

This is a nonexempt position. Routine schedule is 40 hours per week;
Monday through Thursday. Schedule may be modified if department needs arise. May be required to work overtime if needed.

The Town of Addison is an equal opportunity employer. The Town prohibits discrimination on the basis of any protected class, status, characteristic, or activity under law.

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