Utility Compliance Technician

TOWN OF APEX

invites applications for the position of :

Utility Compliance Technician

ABOUTTHIS POSITION :

EXPECTEDHIRING RANGE : $54,932.80 - 67,288.00

WORKLOCATION : 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA

SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday 7am - 3 : 30pm

POSTINGCLOSING DATE : until filled

WHAT YOUWILL BE DOING :

Performs significantly responsible work requiring goodcommunication and decision-making skills for the Utility Maintenance and Compliancedivisions. Employee focus is on damage prevention of Water Resources undergroundinfrastructure assets. Employee place's an emphasis on enforcing andencouraging compliance with State legislation and Town water ordinances,policies and procedures. Employees' documentation is essential to the recoveryof lost revenue due to damage and unapproved uses. Employees contribute to thestrategic plan initiative of High Performing Government with a sustained effortat promoting water conservation and providing continuity of service to the ratepayors.

This position reports to the Water Resources Compliance Division Supervisor

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

A SAMPLEOF THE ESSENTIALS :

• Provides technical assistance to citizens, contractors, and developers pertaining to compliance with the water distribution system and water conservation policies and procedures and / or violations.
• Performs chlorine, bacteria tests and other water quality tests after pressure loss events.
• Investigates sources of run-off water; sample run-off water in field, and tests for residual disinfection to assist in identifying sources of water.
• Oversees contractors excavating and boring near critical Water Resources utilities to prevent damage and maintain system service and fire protection; Documents contact information, associated issues and responses.
• Ensures contractors have valid NC 811 locate tickets, DOT encroachment and are observing town ordinances, specifications and policies regarding excavation and placement / installation of dry utilities.
• Attend pre-construction meetings with contractors and developers to represent the interest of the water system.
• Investigates water and sewer infrastructure damage by private contractors. Documents and photographs site to determine NC 811 compliance.
• Performs quality control inspections on the work of third-party backflow / cross connection testers approved by the ORC.
• Tracks and follows up on reports of improper usage or leaks in the water and wastewater systems, resolve problems.
• Assist with existing Grease Trap inspections and FOG compliance.
• Identifies, detects, and, when appropriate, repairs leaks within the water distribution system.
• As needed, participates with utility maintenance work teams in the performance of semi-skilled and skilled equipment operation and utility repairs.
• Leak identification may be through observation in the field, observations from other Town employees, analysis of water usage data, or other means.
• Operates leak detection equipment and coordinates detection and repairs on Town system with other staff members
• Coordinates Town documentation and verifies remedy for leaks that customers are responsible for repairing.
• Reads and interprets site plan maps and compares utility manholes, water valves and line locations to those portrayed.
• Utilizes GIS in determining utility locations, documents and reports discrepancies.

Additional Job Duties

WHATYOU'LL NEED :

Anycombination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from highschool, community college or technical institute. Knowledge of waterdistribution systems is preferred.

SpecialRequirement :

WHO WEARE :

Known as "The Peak of Good Living",the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a currentpopulation of more than 72,000 and was ranked in 2015 as Money Magazine's BestPlace to Live in America. Our current workforce is comprised of over 680full-time employees and over 125 part-time / seasonal staff. Our HumanResources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - iscommitted to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with amission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizesindividual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package andhave a highly competitive compensation program. More than that, the Townis an awesome place to work, as evidenced by the high job satisfaction ratingreceived in the last employee opinion survey conducted with our employees.

WHAT WEOFFER :

Not only is the Town "The Peak of Good Living", but it'salso a great place to work! We strive to "reach the peak" of being anemployer of choice by providing competitive salaries and excellent benefits,including :

Free medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees

5% contributions to the NC401(k) retirement plans (no matching required)

Participation in the Local Government Employees' Retirement System (LGERS)

Traditional sick and vacation leave

80 hours Peak Paid Time Off

$1,200 Peak Lifestyle Benefit to pay for health and wellness activities (after completion of probation)

8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

3 weeks of Paid Caregiver Leave

Bereavement leave

13 paid holidays

Longevity Pay

Tuition assistance

Expansive wellness program, and more!

KEEP INMIND :

Providing a safe work environment for ouremployees is a top priority, therefore all new hires must successfully completea pre-employment drug test, post-offer functional testing (if required byposition), background verifications including references, criminal recordand driver's license check prior to employment.

The Town of Apex provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regardto age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, politicalaffiliation or marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.