Senior Water Quality Technician

The Senior Water Quality Technician at Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, NC, is responsible for sampling and monitoring public drinking water and wastewater. Duties include leading the water quality team, preparing communications regarding water quality issues, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role requires travel between sites and involves emergency response and maintenance tasks.
JOB
Incumbents in this position are responsible for assisting in the collection of samples and the monitoring of public drinking water and wastewater for Cape Fear Public Utility Authority. This position is assigned to pay grade G14.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The Sr. Water Quality Technician serves as WQ team leader in the absence of the Water Quality Supervisor to train, assign daily work, and maintain water quality and compliance for 2 separate distribution systems.In the absence of Water Quality Supervisor, prepares and responds to communication concerning water quality actions and complaints to include but not limited (BWA) Boil Water Advisories.Assists Water Quality Supervisor with planning and managing BWA’s and issuing notifications.Obtains samples of the drinking water in the distribution system in strict accordance with established monitoring procedures.Ensures proper chain of custody of samples transported to the lab for testing for state compliance and for special projects.Samples new lines for activation and activates new lines.Conducts flow tests, pressure surveys, and an annual flushing program. Collects GPS data utilizing a GPS device. Notifies supervisor of any mapping inaccuracies.Disables water main for emergencies or for work on distribution system, restores water, flushes lines, and collects sample for analysis after restoring water to customers.Assists with investigating customer complaints by collecting samples, reporting findings to the supervisor, and recommending appropriate action to remedy customer concerns.Ensures work records are accurate, timely and recorded in Maximo.Keeps detailed records of investigation and maintenance assignments.Directs the path of contaminated water flow during system flushing by following directions from a supervisor or system ORC.Selects the appropriate hydrant and/or valve to ensure water quality during scheduled maintenance and emergency repair to contain and properly flush any water contaminants.Assists with providing instructions to construction crews in disinfecting newly installed water mains through appropriate use of chlorine, flow direction, and discharges into the collection system.Uses GIS maps, engineered drawings, and knowledge of the distribution system configuration to locate problem areas for implementation of flushing programs.Responds to emergencies and other operation situations. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment as directed. Performs other related job duties as assigned. In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Other Essential Job SpecificationsYESNOUse interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.XComprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.XPerforms numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.XPerforms complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols.XRequires travel between CFPUA sites.XUse or repair of small/light equipment (power tools).XUse or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).XUse or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).XPhysical Requirements None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift Frequent - 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift Very Frequent - More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shiftNONESOMEFREQUENTVERY FREQUENTMinimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment.XSame as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds.XPhysical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching.XSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.XSustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.X