NEOGOV · 17 hours ago
Drinking Water Quality Inspector
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$41.41/hr - $48.34/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is looking for a Drinking Water Quality Inspector to join the Seattle Public Utilities team, which is dedicated to providing high-quality utility services to the community. The role involves performing regulatory inspections, responding to water quality concerns, and ensuring compliance with local policies to protect the city's drinking water.
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Responsibilities
Investigate concerns raised by the community regarding their drinking water, including health, aesthetics, and high-water pressure
Collect drinking water and surface water samples. Perform field analysis for chlorine, ammonia, and temperature
Perform technical inspections at water main construction sites to help protect public health and drinking water quality
Perform technical inspections of underground drinking water piping systems within private property to ensure compliance with local policy. Accurately document inspection results
Attend pre-construction meetings and deliver notices for planned watermain construction
Provide high levels of technical support for customers, contractors, developers and other SPU teams
Verify water services and meter installation accuracy for new and existing properties
Provide customer support for flooding damages within private property
Provide specialized support for unexplained high-water consumption
Participate in an after-hours standby rotation and provide support for event responses
Qualification
Required
Requires two (2) years of experience in a utility in installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution systems or engineering inspection or one (1) year of formal training in an approved waterworks training program
Current Washington State driver's license
Certification as Washington State Water Distribution Manager I within one year of employment
Work is completed in an office environment, from a city-assigned vehicle, in the public right of way, within private property, and at construction sites, includes working outdoors in all weather conditions that require dedicated awareness and focus on public and employee safety
Potential exposure to dust, fumes, chemicals, high noise levels, heavy traffic areas
Sample collection may involve the handling of potential harmful substances
After-hours work is completed by performing callbacks from a city-assigned cellular phone and/or performing work in the field. The field work is completed using a city assigned vehicle and is primarily in the public right of way
Preferred
Commitment to City Values and advancing race and social justice, including being community-centered, fair and equitable, open minded and forward-thinking
Ability to build trust, be empathetic, be a valuable teammate, and provide exceptional customer service to all communities both internally and externally
Communicate professionally in a regulatory enforcement and public service role within a multi-cultural workforce serving a large and diverse customer base
Complete work assignments accurately, effectively, efficiently and consistently when working in a team environment or alone
Effectively troubleshoot issues, solve technical problems, manage difficult conversations and situations, and elevate concerns
Consistently provide good workplace attendance and professional conduct in alignment with City and Department expectations
Benefits
Vacation
Holiday
Sick leave
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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