**Water Resources Seasonal Specialist**

Company: Paul Derda Recreation Center
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: April 6, 2021

Job Description:

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions This is a seasonal position approximately mid-May to mid-August. Scheduled Friday - Sunday 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or Friday - Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Position is responsible for maintenance of the ditch system. This is a Temporary position and does not include benefits. Salary Range: $15.50 - $19.00/hour Hiring Range: $15.50 - $17.25/hour The incumbent performs routine work in the operation and maintenance of the water resources system or wastewater reclamation facility. His/her primary responsibilities include performing a variety of tasks of routine difficulty related to the City and County's potable and non-potable water systems, and providing information and assistance to City and County staff and the public. Typical duties would include: ditch and reservoir monitoring; ditch cleaning; spraying weeks; mowing; taking ditch and reservoir measurements; minor lab work and gathering water samples; gathering well and piezometer measurements; and assisting staff with small construction projects. Work on the weekends would be independent. Work on Fridays/Mondays would be assisting other Water Resources staff. The incumbent exemplifies the characteristics of a collaborative, innovative and resilient work culture and along with the leadership team, models the appropriate behavior to create and maintain a resilient work culture within the department. The incumbent provides holistic services to the public by seeking ways to integrate programs or services provided by other departments, divisions and agencies. The incumbent works in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, agencies and the public in delivering effective and innovative services. All communication regarding your application will come via email from info@governmentjobs.com. Please add this to your safe list and check your messages frequently. Essential Required Tasks/Examples of Duties: (Persons hired in this position must be able to perform all the essential tasks required by the position. The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or peripheral duties that may be required. Broomfield retains the right to modify or change the duties or essential and additional functions of the job at any time. Examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.) Maintains confidentiality of information consistent with applicable federal, state and city/county rules and regulations. General: Assists in the maintenance, operation, monitoring and repair of treatment plant equipment, buildings and grounds. Perform unskilled and semi-skilled including maintaining and repairing treatment facility equipment and vehicles, checking and cleaning buildings, trash racks, removing trash from grates, monitoring pump equipment in the raw water station, collecting samples and recording readings from flumes and other meters, assisting in monitoring the facilities, backwashing filters, filling chemical feeders, analyzing water, cleaning and painting the facility and equipment, mowing and trimming, controlling weeds by cutting, pulling or spraying, providing security, identifying problem areas within system and implementing actions to correct problem areas, and responding to customer concerns and complaints. Operate equipment such as pick-up trucks, mower, weedie, trimmer, other mechanized equipment and hand tools. Act as troubleshooter to resolve problems within particular area of assignment. Provides security of facility area. Duties require a full range of physical motion and activities including manual digging, pushing, pulling, lifting, twisting and turning the upper body, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing in and out of confined spaces, balancing, crawling, reaching for objects, walking and standing. The incumbent must also be alert to peripheral activities when operating equipment and therefore must have a full range of movement in the neck and shoulders. Ensure the proper maintenance of equipment and tools by cleaning and checking equipment and tools after use. Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects or needed repairs to appropriate division; clean equipment. Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. Maintain a variety of records relating to inventory, maintenance, construction, and inspections. Respond to complaints from the public regarding water conditions. Ensure that problems are corrected in a timely and effective manner. Water Treatment Plant (Performs the following additional duties) May assist with inspections of ditch construction projects, remote location monitoring and reservoir monitoring activities. May work in coordination with Water Resource Administrator and Technician. Cover weekend maintenance and inspection for raw water deliveries, pump station operations and routine tasks as assigned. Administrative Duties: The incumbent is responsible for effectively managing his or her workload to achieve departmental goals. Assures that responsibilities are performed in compliance with federal and state regulations, Broomfield policies and procedures and the Broomfield Municipal Code. The incumbent may confer with employees, supervisory, and administrative personnel regarding departmental policies and procedures. Contributes to the preparation and review of departmental policies and procedures as necessary to maintain the effectiveness of departmental programs. Advises applicable administrators or departments of potential problems or concerns. Compiles, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations; coordinate departmental activities with other departments and agencies as needed. The incumbent assists in recommending and implementing modifications to systems, policies and procedures. May conduct studies, analyses, and research on a wide variety of topics. Assists in researching and analyzing legal requirements impacting departmental programs and services. The incumbent keeps operational records and makes required reports. Evaluates service costs and makes related recommendations. Identifies and recommends changes or improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective. Budget/Resource Management: The incumbent participates in the preparation of the department's annual budget. Assures that responsibilities are performed within budget and performs cost control activities such as monitoring expenditures to assure sound fiscal control. The incumbent is responsible for partnering with other staff members in planning, developing, and implementing the overall vision, mission, programs, processes and projects of the department. Works with the team to avoid duplication of service and to ensure that customer expectations are recognized and resolved thereby maximizing customer satisfaction. Assists in the development of short and long-range goals including annual efforts to advance the City and County's mission, goals, and objectives. Monitors the progress of projects so the goals may be obtained within the established timeframe. Prepares purchase orders and processes invoices as assigned. Public Relations/Communication: The incumbent meets and confers with customers to explain departmental plans, programs, functions, policies, and procedures. Assists departmental staff in preparing and coordinating reports as required. Answers letters of inquiry/complaints and talk with customers. Attends meetings, workshops, and conventions as necessary for the maintenance of effective services. Responds to requests for information and advises City and County departments on assigned programs. Maintains liaison with other departments. Provides verbal and written information to departments. Maintains the accuracy of any program materials posted on the Intranet/Internet. Miscellaneous Duties: May assist in other areas of Public Works as needed. The incumbent keeps operational records and makes required reports. Operates a personal computer including associated software programs. Operates a motor vehicle in traveling to and from work sites. Assures that facilities and equipment are maintained properly and coordinate maintenance and repair functions. Evaluates service costs and makes related recommendations. Identifies and recommends improvements in departmental operations to ensure assigned functions are efficient and cost effective. Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. Uses all required safety equipment. Responsible for the safety of self, others, assets, equipment and facilities; responsible for knowing and complying with all City and County of Broomfield and department policies; adheres to attendance and workplace attire policies. Performs related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: Training - High school graduation or GED equivalent. Experience - Experience using Google Suite, including Google Sheets and Forms. OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits. Necessary Special Requirements - Must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid driver's license and safe driving record. Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including police check and sex-offender registry check and driving record check through DMV. Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. The noise level in the environment is usually loud. The Water Treatment Plant is in operation 24-hours a day and therefore, work is scheduled between Sunday through Saturday including nights, weekends and holidays. Travel by pickup truck is required to run errands and perform other off-site tasks. The incumbent is exposed to the following environmental factors: work near moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; electrical shock; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions; extreme heat; and exposure to snakes and insects. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, bend or twist from the upper body, use hands and/or feet to perform manual tasks such as digging, push or pull, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Physical demands are described as medium (exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Keywords: Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield , **Water Resources Seasonal Specialist**, Other , Broomfield, Colorado