Irrigation Technical Specialist - LTE

Bellevue is known as A City in a Park, with a park system comprised of 2,700 acres of parks and open space and 200 acres of city‑maintained arterial landscaping. Bellevue’s Parks and Community Services Department has a unique opportunity for a Water Conservation and Irrigation Program Technical Specialist – Limited Term Employee (LTE). This position is a member of an interdisciplinary team that manages and operates the City’s irrigation systems at over 150 streetscape sites and 87 developed parks.

You will work with other employees to assist with resolving on‑site problems and updating the Geographic Information System (GIS) inventory of roadside and park irrigation systems. This includes coordinating with other staff to oversee the work of contractors to plan, schedule, coordinate, and oversee projects related to maintenance, repair, and installation of Parks‑managed irrigation systems.

At the City of Bellevue, you’ll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest, and being a part of the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability and commitment to service, and take pride in the work they do. You’ll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo.

City Council Vision Statement: Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Vision: In Bellevue everyone can connect to each other and to nature through experiences that help them to live, grow, and thrive.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Mission: We build a healthy community through an integrated system of exceptional parks, natural areas, recreation, arts and culture, and a broad base of community services.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Equity Statement: A System of Fairness - Equity acknowledges and removes disparities in opportunities, power, and resources so that everyone can reach their full potential to thrive. Bellevue Parks & Community Services practices equity, which is the responsibility of every individual in the department. Equitable access is a right, not a privilege, and is fundamental to our mission of serving all people.

Through equitable policies and practices, we cultivate ties that connect people to the fabric of our community.

As a Technical Specialist you will be expected to demonstrate exceptional skill and knowledge associated with the design, operation, and repair of central‑controlled and standalone irrigation systems to ensure the most effective and efficient use of water resources. This position updates and maintains the Geographic Information System (GIS) inventory of multiple irrigation systems and their associated components requiring a high level of technical knowledge of industry irrigation controllers, valves, heads, pumps, wiring, and inspection.

This position assists with identifying water conservation opportunities with design, maintenance, and renovation of Parks Department irrigation systems by implementing best management practices to improve irrigation and general maintenance efficiencies. The position provides timely response to critical safety and maintenance issues.

• Read and interpret designs and specifications of pipes, valves, heads, electric, hydraulic, or manual control systems for the purpose of installing, repairing, and maintaining irrigation systems.
• Operate, program, and troubleshoot computerized irrigation systems including installation and repair of central control units, memory boards, sensors and master valves.
• Maintain and update GIS maps, as‑built plans, and specifications of park irrigation systems.
• Maintain and compile written records of irrigation systems activities, including water usage data.
• Inspect irrigation systems installed by staff or outside contractors at right‑of‑way landscapes and other park facilities and recommend maintenance, repair or modification as needed.
• Repair irrigation systems to include use of designs to locate the system and correct the problems.
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