Energy Services Manager

Recruitment Number:  Open-competitive

Open:
Includes all interested employees including members of the general public.

Eligible lists may be used for temporary and permanent vacancies for the class of work during the life of the eligible list. Temporary appointments may lead to conversion to permanent employment.

Assists in conducting a variety of field investigations in connection with water service malfunctions, abnormalities, interruptions, complaints, and activities related to water conservation and reduction in unaccounted for water; receives training and performs selected phases of investigative work on a progressively responsible basis; and performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

NOTE:

Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40‑hour work weeks. Part‑time experience must be pro‑rated. Example:
Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example:
Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one‑half years.

Training and

Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and one year of work experience which shall have involved public contact, interviewing, investigative, fact‑finding, inspectional, or other related activities.

License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Knowledge of: basic principles and practices of public relations; basic investigative, interviewing, and fact‑finding methods and techniques; grammar and word usage; report writing.

Ability to: learn, understand, interpret, and explain departmental rules, regulations, and policies governing water service to consumers; gather, analyze, and evaluate data; identify causes of water service malfunctions, interruptions, or stoppages; understand the components of water distribution systems such as reservoirs, pumping stations, and sources of supplies; understand the elementary principles of hydraulics as they apply to water distribution systems and consumers’ piping systems, plumbing fixtures, and appliances;

operate, maintain, and use various instruments and devices used in investigative work such as pipe locators, leak detectors, pressure recording gauges, and meter recording registers; read and work from construction plans; prepare maps and sketches of underground piping systems; provide mathematical computations; prepare clear and concise reports; maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and others; deal tactfully and effectively with the public;

and follow oral and written instructions.

Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Required Forms And Documentation

• Supplement to application.
• Verification of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, Type 3.

Examination:
The examination may consist of a written test, training and experience evaluation or another accepted examining technique. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score in a training and experience evaluation. Candidates may be examined for their knowledge and abilities as mentioned above.

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