Water Systems Specialist

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. A Water Systems Specialist position is available with the City of Fort Worth Water Department/ Plant Operations Division. The selected candidate will supervise, coordinate, and review the work of subordinate employees responsible for operating the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility and or the Dryer Facility and other related facilities; review daily reports related to work performed by employees; inspect and ensure proper operation of all wastewater and biosolids treatment plant processes and related facilities; to identify maintenance needs and ensure that operational, maintenance, and safety procedures are followed at all times; initiate corrective actions to ensure process efficiency; inspect work in progress; provide advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary. Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays Medical Dental Vision Paid Time Off Pension Plan Professional Development Opportunities Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from an accredited college in engineering Four (4) years of responsible experience in wastewater treatment including: One year of lead supervisory experience Possession of a Class "B" Water Treatment license State of Texas Driver License Must pass Drug Screen, and Physical screening Preferred Qualifications Wastewater plant or field environment Experience at a large wastewater treatment plant greater than 10 MG Experience with Biosolids processing PFAS regulatory experience Possession of a TCEQ Class "A" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License is preferred Wastewater plant or field environment The Water Systems Specialist job responsibilities include: Supervise and coordinate assigned activities and operations related to Wastewater and Biosolids Treatment processes Participates in the requisition of materials and supplies; and compiles specifications for equipment and contracts Provide leadership and guidance to key personnel as part of professional development through administration of an effective training program Instigates corrective actions such as changing chemical feed rates, airflow rates, return sludge rates, chlorination rates, or filtration rates to ensure efficient water quality. Inspects work in progress. Provides advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary Record and maintain detailed information on the operation of the Village Creek Water Reclamation Facility or Biosolid Facility and compare the results with goals, regulatory and environmental standards Responds to emergency situations including major equipment malfunction or failure, chemical release, employee injuries, etc Working Conditions and Physical Demand Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions. Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. Conditions of Employment The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor. The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions. Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only. #J-18808-Ljbffr The City of Fort Worth