Water Utility Systems Technician

City of Bentonville, AR
Bentonville, AR

$23 - $29 an hour

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Skills
  • GIS
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Provides direct technical and professional civil engineering support to the Water Utilities Department for all new development projects within the City of Bentonville water system and wastewater collection system models. Works under the general supervision and guidance of the City of Bentonville Water Technical Supervisor. A wide degree of professional creativity and operational latitude is required and expected. Must be able to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Reviews private and municipal projects for compliance with the City's water and sanitary sewer standards, specifications, details and ordinances. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving design and test problems. Evaluates design changes, specifications and drawing releases. Provide support for in-house development projects as directed by the City Water Technical Supervisor. Conducts and attends meeting with City departments, outside developers, engineers, and contractors related to private and municipal developments projects. Performs and/or oversees development and subdivision finals to determine final acceptance of all projects constructed for City ownership and maintenance, including water and sanitary sewer mains within new residential or commercial developments. Addresses citizen requests and concerns related to new developments within the City, including coordinating with other City department on utility layouts and installations. Inspects construction sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to engineering plans, specifications, and construction and safety standards. Uses computer-assisted design software and equipment to assist with preparation of specifications and associated details. Assists in creating, updating, and implementing the water distribution and wastewater collection system model, by utilizing the necessary modeling software. Performs various modeling and scenario planning to identify operational efficiencies and emergency preparedness. Assists the City Water Utilities Department and Wastewater Utility department in the formulation and detail of the water and sewer specifications along with other City policies and standards. Assists the GIS/Mapping Department with information necessary for the maintenance of records and record drawings concerning private development and city capital improvement projects. Provides comprehensive technical knowledge and ability to efficiently operate all Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Ability to read, interpret and understand legal descriptions, maps, plats, aerial photographs and other GIS-related source information. Research, analyze and compile data from a variety of sources; utilize modern research methods, including research and statistical analysis to identify and evaluate problems, issues, series trends and patterns. Converts raw data into various useful formats. Find or create more efficient and effective operations through technology advancements. Maintains security, integrity and accuracy of records. Provides administrative analysis on the provision of economic, geographic or social information. Meets with users to define, evaluate and resolve problems. Explores alternative methods of problem resolution including the use/modification of commercial packages, etc. Implements procedures and processes and monitors effectiveness of software to ensure the department user is satisfying user needs. Prepares and updates procedures and documentation for new and existing systems, insuring compliance with departmental procedures. This position is considered a first responder in the event of a citywide emergency or disaster situation. During such an event, this position will respond and perform tasks that are assigned based on the need of the situation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.12 - $28.90 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:

  • One location

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

  • Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
  • Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
  • Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
  • Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail

This Job Is:

  • A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
  • A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
  • Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
  • A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Company's website:

  • www.bentonvillear.com

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

  • Remote interview process
  • Personal protective equipment provided or required
  • Temperature screenings
  • Social distancing guidelines in place
  • Virtual meetings
  • Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
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