• Job Description

  Req#: 5001100310006

  Posting Close Date

  Feb 26, 2025

  Location of Position

  Quivas Building-1030

  Pay Range

  Hiring Range: $24.83 - $28.14 hourly
  Pay Range: $21.73 - $33.46 hourly

  Additional Locations

  Onsite or Hybrid

  On-site

  Salary/Hourly

  Hourly

  Position Requirements

  Minimum Requirements

  Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Minimum 1 year of related work experience preferred.
  • Any equivalent combination of certifications, education, or experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities for the position.

  Licenses, Registration, and Certifications

  • Within twelve months of hire, must possess the following license:

  o State of Colorado Distribution Level 1

  • Must obtain a FEMA ICS 100,200,700 within 36 months of appointment.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Class ‘R’ Colorado driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.

  Respiratory Protection Testing- Both roles.

  This position is subject to respiratory protection testing as directed per Denver Water Physician.

  Job Description

  This is a limited-term position with an expected end date of February 2027. This date may be extended.

  Position Summary

  The Water Quality Technician is an entry-level team member working under direct supervision, training on and performing the following assigned routine duties:

  Operations: Performs field pressure testing, inspection and disinfection of newly installed potable distribution system piping and treated water reservoirs. Sampling and monitoring the potable and recycling distribution systems. Perform cross-connection control site audits, test report data entry, record discrepancy corrections and assist with the special events program. Carry out water quality and cross-connection control investigations resulting from customer complaints and emergency response situations.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Participate in and monitor work to ensure safe and proper work practices and procedures are implemented, adopted, and followed.
  • Utilize various software programs (LIMS, Tokay, Eris) as applicable to complete daily assignments.
  • Champion the utilization and implementation of Continuous Improvement tools.
  • Load and lift various items such as containers, instruments, or other equipment.
  • Participate in emergency response and on-call duties that include nights and weekends.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and cross train across Water Quality as needed.
  • Areas of focus: system development, system improvement, cross connection control program, distribution system sampling program, field analyzers and special event program.
  • Collect Distribution System samples using appropriate sample collection SOP’s and standard methods. • Analyzes samples in total chlorine, temperature, pH, conductivity, turbidity, alkalinity, total phosphorous and ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and dissolved oxygen.
  • Calibrate and maintain instruments and equipment used for field applications.
  • Prepare media, reagents, standard solutions, and sample bottles. Clean and wash glassware and maintain a clean and safe environment. Work in accordance with prescribed safety regulations.
  • Perform physical/video inspections of distribution system infrastructure, disinfection and dechlorination of water mains, conduits, storage reservoirs, and monitors environmental discharges.
  • Perform investigation activities for less complex customer inquiries or water quality surveys, cross connection control site surveys/audits, backflow installation inspections, Regulation 84 compliance, leak investigations, emergency threat and environmental contamination events to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Screen water quality and cross connection control inquiries and/or CORA requests by way of the Water Quality Inquiry Desk.
  • Advise customers, plumbers, and registered ABPA/ASSE backflow prevention assembly testers of cross connection control compliance issues and ensure timely resolution of compliance deficiencies.
  • Review and initiate suspension of water service for non-compliant candidate.

  This Limited-term appointment is within the competitive service. Limited-term regular employees have the same rights and privileges and are subject to the same requirements under the Personnel Policies as regular employees. Limited-term appointments are used to fill positions for projects that are expected to take two or more years for completion, but which are clearly not continuing in nature and will terminate upon completion of the work. Denver Water also reserves the right to terminate the position if the Limited-term employee's role on the project is completed or it is determined that there is no longer a need for the position on the project.

  Individuals who are selected for Limited-term employment with Denver Water will be appointed for a pre-determined period of time depending on project needs, but that period may be shortened or extended depending on project needs. A limited-term appointment will end when the employee's role on a project is completed or it is determined there is no longer a need for the limited-term position on the project.

  The first six months of employment for a Limited-term employee is an introductory period. During this period, your employment can be terminated at any time, and are entitled to the same limited protection and procedures provided to introductory employees.

  Eligibility for Benefits: Limited-term employees are eligible to participate in Denver Water Employees Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, as well as Paid Time Off, and after the six months introductory period, are eligible for Denver Water benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, and Life Insurance.

  Compensation: Limited-term employees are eligible for within-grade increases through Denver Water's annual merit program. Limited-term employees are able to compete for other Limited-term or Regular status positions if seeking other opportunities.

  About Denver Water

  Denver Water is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

  Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number is received. Denver Water reserves the right to either close or extend a posting.

  Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Denver Water aspires to be the best water utility in the nation. The organization is a responsible steward of the resources, assets, and natural environment entrusted to us to provide a high-quality water supply, a resilient and reliable system, and excellent customer service.

  Denver Water offers excellent benefits that include a pension plan, 401K Plan with a 3% match, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, Health and Dental coverage, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off. A background check will be conducted to verify the information submitted on the application. Please be sure that all information on the application is correct and complete, do not say ""see resume"". If the application is not fully completed, we (Denver Water), will not accept your application.

  We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is prohibited on all Denver Water property.

  An offer of employment may be contingent upon satisfactory results of a post-offer drug test and alcohol. Denver Water tests for the following: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana (THC), opiates, and phencyclidine (PCP). A strength test may also be conducted due to the physical requirements of the position. If the position is deemed safety-sensitive or requires a CDL you will be placed on the random drug and alcohol testing list which means you may be tested if your name is selected while employed at Denver Water.

  Denver Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, People of Color, veterans, and people with disabilities.

  Anthony Harper

  1600 W. 12th Ave.

  Denver, CO. 80204-3412

  anthony.harper@denverwater.org

  EOE/MF

• About the company

  Denver Water proudly serves high-quality water and promotes its efficient use to 1.5 million people in the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs. Established in 1918, the utility is a public agency funded by water rates and new tap fees, not taxe...

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