Field Operations Technician I/II

Field Operations Technician I/II

This recruitment is being conducted to establish an eligibility list to fulfill current and future full-time, part-time, and temporary needs during the life of the eligibility list (up to one year). There are currently two (2) full-time vacancies. 

This position will receive a 3% percent cost of living increase effective January 1, 2025. The new salary range effective January 1, 2025, will be:

Field Operations Technician I $28.63 – $39.41 hourly.

Field Operations Technician  II $31.60 – $43.50 hourly.

Under the general supervision of the Customer Service Operations Supervisor or Customer Service Programs Supervisor, a Field Operations Technician I, II performs a variety of technical field work in support of potable and recycled water services, such as conducting electronic and physical water meter readings and reporting, investigating and resolving a variety of customer requests and urgent issues, performing mechanical work installing, repairing, testing, and calibrating related equipment, and other duties in support of the delivery of potable and recycled water services.

This is a flexibly staffed series and employees typically enter at the Field Operations Technician I level. A Field Operations Technician I performs routine tasks and many of the duties required of a Field Operations Technician II but is not expected to perform at the same skill level. A Field Operations Technician I exercises less independent judgment and discretion and has a narrower scope of responsibility. Upon meeting the performance standards of the higher level as designated by the division and certification requirements, an employee is promoted to the II level. The II level is the fully experienced, journey level class. If an employee enters the series at the II level, the employee must have the required certification, closely related experience and meet the division’s competency standards.

Field Operations Technicians may be required to work during after-hour, on-call periods and during other unusual or emergency situations and may be assigned to off-shift responsibility for water distribution. When assigned to off-shift responsibility for water distribution, Field Operations Technicians respond to SCADA computer alarms, customer calls for service, and customer turn-off/on service.

The recruitment process will consist of an application screening, 1st round (structured) interview, and 2nd round (selection) interview. The tentative date ranges for the interviews are listed below:

 1st Round Interview Date Range: December 16 – 19, 2024

 2nd Round Interview Date Range: January 13 – 16, 2025 

Candidates will be notified of their status in the recruitment process via e-mail.

Training and Experience Guidelines

Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent is required

EXPERIENCE: Field Operations Technician I – One (1) year of experience in dealing with the public in a customer/field service capacity and/or one (1) year of experience working in a construction or mechanical repair activity. Field Operations Technician II – One (1) year of experience as a Field Operations Technician I or comparable experience in potable water systems.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

A valid California Class C Driver’s License must be maintained at all times.

A State of California Grade III Water Distribution Operator Certification is required for a Field Operations Technician II. 

DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

A State of California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Certification and/or a State of California SWRCB Water Treatment Certification are desired.

 **Must obtain a State of California SWRCB Water Distribution Operator Grade I to advance beyond step “D” of the Field Operations Technician I salary range**

It is the policy of the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District to ensure equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, mental or physical impairment, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, or age (except where a bona fide occupational qualification). The District will act to ensure equal treatment to all persons in matters affecting recruitment, hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, assignment, benefits, training, and layoff practices, and any other matters affecting employment with the Las Virgenes Municipal Water District. The same policy applies to all qualified Vietnam- era veterans, disabled veterans or other persons with disabilities that are capable of performing a particular job with reasonable accommodation to their disability.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing, upon applying.