UTILITIES SPECIALIST - FT/PT

Utilities Department Job Opportunity

If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people and are interested in performing water and wastewater utility services, including construction, maintenance, and related service activities, we encourage you to apply! Currently, there is one part-time vacancy in the Utilities Department. A commercial driver's licenses and water and/or wastewater certificates are desirable. This recruitment will fill full-time positions as well in the future.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation - Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesday, June 2, 2026, or at 150 applications. Those candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview.
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8, 2026. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future part-time and full-time vacancies as they occur.

Schedule:

• Part Time: This position may work up to 27 hours per week.
• If a Full-Time position becomes available, this position will work a 9/80 schedule.

Career Path: This is the entry-level position in the Utilities Specialist classification series. The career path for this position is Senior Utilities Specialist, Utilities Crew Chief, and Utilities Supervisor.

Please note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.