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FIELD PIPELINE LOCATOR INTERN!

$18.71 per hour

40-hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work reporting address:  220 Nellen Avenue, Corte Madera

Open until Filled • Apply immediately • Posted 11/6/2020

An exciting opportunity available to gain experience working with a community oriented organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of the environment!

THE POSITION:

This position is in the Records Department and will require field locating of MMWD underground pipelines and facilities using a Metro Tech 810 DX inductive locator.  The work will be done in roadways and on steep slopes, which will require proper safety gear and safety practices.  In addition, this work will require the ability to interpret GIS mapping data and record drawings to properly identify the location of the underground water lines.  Good communications skills are necessary in order to report and resolve discrepancies found in the field.  Safety Boots required. Work hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This position is for up to a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location. Anticipated Start Date: January 2021

Now Hiring Full-time, Temporary

WATER OPERATIONS INTERNS!

Open until Filled Apply immediately ~Posted 11/5/2020~

Three exciting opportunities available to gain experience working with a community oriented organization that is committed to contributing to the well-being of the environment!

$18.71 per hour.

40-hours per week, Monday through Friday

Work reporting address:  Varies by assignment

THE POSITIONS:

WATER QUALITY SAMPLING INTERN: (1 position) Under direction of the Water Quality Field Supervisor, Lab Manager and Lab Staff, duties include: assists with distribution system and reservoir water sampling, reservoir algae investigations and reservoir algae treatments, and additional miscellaneous water quality field investigations tasks. Uses sampling equipment such as a chlorine test kit, temperature gauge, zone sampler and a datasonde with hand-held surveyor.  Performs miscellaneous office tasks such as mapping sampling points, working with data and reports, and scanning documents. Additionally, performs maintenance and clean-up work as needed. Safety Boots required. Work hours will be Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  This position is for just under a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location. Anticipated Start Date: February 2021.

WATER TREATMENT PLANT INTERN: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a qualified and licensed Water Treatment Plant Operator, assist with the operation and maintenance of one of three different drinking water facilities. The candidate will be exposed to surface water treatment plant processes, chemical dosing, industry standard calculations, water quality laboratory tests, the operation and maintenance of analyzers, flushing and monitoring of distribution system in remote locations, facility maintenance and ground water quality verification. Safety Boots required. Work hours will be Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at one of three different facilities: San Geronimo Water Treatment Plant in Woodacre; Bon Tempe Water Treatment Plant in Fairfax; Ignacio Water Quality Station in Novato. Optional work schedules maybe considered on a case by case basis. This position is for just under a six (6) month duration.  Anticipated Start Date: February 2021.

WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM INTERN: (1 position) Under the direct supervision of a certified Water Distribution Operator, learn how to operate and maintain mechanical, electrical and control equipment.  Perform inspections of mechanical and electrical equipment.  Assist operators in handling consumer calls.  Assist field personnel with confined space entries.  Learn the basics of a potable water distribution system.  Safety Boots required.  Work hours will be Monday - Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  This position is for just under a six (6) month duration at the Corte Madera location. Anticipated Start Date: February 2021.

City of St. Helena, California

Salary Range: $81,765 - $99,387 annually

($6,814—$8,282 monthly)

The City of St. Helena has an exciting opportunity to fill a position in the Public Works Water Distribution Department.  This is a great opportunity to become part of a team of dedicated individuals that take pride in serving the local community.

Backflow and Reclamation Specialist

OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Salary:  $6,884 - $8,451 per month

Posted: October 30, 2020

Filing deadline extended from  Monday, November 23, 2020 to:

Monday, December 7, 2020 

by 4:30 p.m. for manual submissions;

5:00 p.m. for online submissions

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The District has one regular, full-time opening for the position of Backflow and Reclamation Specialist in the Environmental and Engineering Services Division.  Interested persons must submit a completed District application and Supplemental Questionnaire to the Human Resources Department.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, implements and enforces the District’s Cross-Connection Control Program and the Recycled Water Program.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a specialist journey level class within the Environmental and Engineering Division responsible for performing the duties associated with the District’s Cross-Connection Control, Recycled Water, and Water Quality Programs. Duties performed include extensive public contact requiring considerable tact, initiative, and discretion in regards to water and recycled water distribution connections. Incumbents in this class work independently in the field and in the office handling consumer issues, conducting field investigations and surveys, performing inspections and related testing, and monitoring and repairing District-owned backflow prevention assemblies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides technical advice and support on backflow and recycled water issues to other District employees and the public;
• Performs regular inspection, testing and repair of District owned backflow prevention assemblies and recycled water facilities and minor maintenance and repair;
• Monitors and inspects recycled water sites for compliance with District policies and state regulations;
• Evaluates, develops, and promotes new recycled water sites and uses;
• Conducts annual inspections and tests of recycled water use facilities;
• Performs water quality sampling of the potable and recycled water distribution system, maintains chain of custody records and accurately enters data;
• Generates notices to consumers for regulatory compliance with annual testing/maintenance and installation of backflow prevention assemblies and fireline check valves;
• Coordinates with customer and contractor to facilitate inspections of private fireline check valves;
• Performs cross connection surveys to identify plumbing deficiencies related to cross-connection hazards and educates consumers on methods of abatement and performs follow-up inspections for compliance;
• Performs tank sanitary surveys involving visual inspection, water quality sampling, and disinfection;
• Prepares for and conducts meetings and presentations with consumers, contractors, and developers’ officials such as pre-construction meetings, initial and final inspections;
• Prepares for and conducts various backflow prevention and recycled water training seminars;
• Operates and maintains a computerized database and develops and maintains associated spreadsheets and reports;
• Maintains and tracks a variety of reference lists including private contractors and approved assembly lists for consumers;
• Researches and maintains records and files, prepares detailed correspondence, reports and records;
• Maintains all related database records and files;
• May train and direct the work of others in daily operations or on a project basis;
• Performs a variety of tasks in connection with maintaining safe water quality such as flushing of water mains and a variety of water testing and sampling from distribution pipes.