Position Summary
The Water Protection Specialist works under general supervision and is responsible for protecting NBU's Public Water System from contamination by reviewing plans, inspecting residential and commercial development, interpreting complex water protection regulations, and maintaining a program to enforce applicable federal, state, and local regulations that govern backflow prevention devices, cross connections, auxiliary and reclaimed water systems, and private fire hydrant and protection systems.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
CUSTOMER SERVICE INSPECTIONS
- Assists in the management of NBU's contractors responsible for performing CSIs on new connections
- Performs Customer Service Inspections when required
- Ensures NBU's CSI program meets all regulatory requirements
- Participates in public outreach efforts and training
- Identifies areas of non-compliance and recommends enforcement strategy when required
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLIES
- Inspects and ensures that all backflow assembly installations meet regulations and manufacturer's specifications
- Ensures that all NBU-owned backflow assemblies are tested and maintained at the required interval
- Ability to assemble, disassemble, repair, maintain, and clean backflow assemblies
- Inspects hoses or cross connections from fire hydrants, irrigation systems, or other hazards
- Meets with contractors, testers, or other personnel to ensure all backflow assemblies are installed and tested properly
- Identifies areas of non-compliance and recommends enforcement strategy when required
DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
- Assists in the managing the process for ensuring NBU is compliant with all regulations related to tester qualification, instrument calibration, test reports, customer notifications of testing requirements, and all other applicable information
- Ensures reports for Customer Service Inspections and Backflow Prevention Tests are documented correctly in NBU's software management system
- Provides input into the development of pertinent policies, standards, and ordinances
- Assists in the administration of NBU's Backflow Policy
- Participates in regulatory audits when necessary
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
- Adheres to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
- Maintains a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
- Develops & maintains effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
- Maintains strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
- Adheres to NBU policies and procedures
- Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
- Participates in and supports initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures
Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: Three Years or More
Field of Study: General Studies
Certification and Licensures Requirements
- A valid Class C Texas Driver’s License is required to operate a company vehicle.
- TCEQ Backflow Assembly Tester License (BPAT)
- TCEQ Customer Service Inspector License (CSI)
Other Minimum Qualifications
- Experience in any public water system is recommended
- TCEQ Water Operator License is recommended
- TCEQ Landscape Irrigation Inspector License (II) is recommended
- TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (LI) is recommended
Position Summary
The Plant Operator I is an entry-level position that focuses on achieving competency through learning and understanding a variety of technical work utilized for the operation of New Braunfels Utilities' wastewater
treatment systems, including the North and South Kuehler, Gruene Road, and Sam C. McKenzie treatment facilities.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under supervision of Plant Operator II, III, or Sr., operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment equipment and machinery such as valves, pumps, chlorinators, chemical feeders, motors, and other
equipment
Performs process control laboratory tests for chlorine residuals, pH, temperature, ammonia, phosphorus, TSS, and dissolved oxygen as necessary
Inspects and performs minor maintenance of treatment plant equipment
Assists PdM Techs with major repair work when required
Performs general housekeeping duties at wastewater treatment sites
Cleans and removes algae from clarifier troughs and skims floatable solids from processes
Monitors wastewater system through SCADA system and reacts to alarms within the system
Records and logs meter readings, hour readings, chemical usage, maintenance activities, operating conditions, and other pertinent information daily
Performs daily rounds at treatment plants to monitor and inspect treatment equipment and machinery
Calibrates and verifies accuracy of treatment plant analyzers and laboratory equipment at required intervals
Records data and operating conditions in appropriate spreadsheets or logbooks
Dewaters biosolids using belt filter press
Moves 30-yd trailers to level biosolids in belt filter press process
Uses skid steer to remove screened solids from barscreen and fine screen areas
Assist in the change out of one-ton chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders
Other duties as assigned
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
Adhere to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintain a clean and safe work area, field site and vehicle as applicable
Develop & maintain effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Maintain strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Adhere to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Culture, Team and Safety
Participate in and support initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures.
Formal Education and Work Experience Requirements
Degree/Diploma Obtained: High School Diploma/GED
Work Experience Time Frame: No Experience
Required Field of Study: General Studies
Certification and Licensures Requirements
Employee must obtain a Class 'D' Wastewater Operator License within one year of employment
Class 'C' Wastewater Operator License must be obtained prior to expiration of the 'D' Water Operator License
Class 'C' Driver’s License
Other Minimum Qualifications
• Flexibility in available hours, including holidays, weekends, and/or after hours is required.
• Must reside within a forty-five-minute response time of the NBU Service Center as measured by an internet mapping tool
• Pass a medical evaluation and fit test in accordance with OSHA standards for respirator use (29 CFR 1910.134).
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