City of Chicago
WATER QUALITY INSPECTOR
City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
WATER QUALITY INSPECTOR
Job Number:
393894
Department of Water Management
Water Supply Bureau
Number of Positions:
1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary:
$44,640.00
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply on the bid site:
https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on November 13, 2024.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under supervision, collects and tests water samples for conformance to water purity standards.
Collects water samples from designated distribution system locations daily.
Uses various testing and monitoring equipment to perform chlorine residual, turbidity, and pH readings and tests and takes temperature of water at each collection point.
Conducts various surveys of water distribution system to ensure water quality for public consumption.
Utilizes chlorine residual recorders, and records and analyzes readings to inform supervisors of adverse conditions affecting water quality or sampling procedures.
Delivers samples to the Division of Water Quality for detailed chemical and bacteriological analyses.
Assists engineers in conducting raw water surveys and inspections of lake water.
Assists engineers in the testing of water in dead-end mains, public buildings and perimeter locations.
Maintains records of samples collected and tests performed.
Assists with data entry as needed.
Drives to field sites to collect specimen.
Tabulates and proofreads water quality data when assigned to the office.
Performs related duties as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location:
Various
Days Off:
Various
Hours:
Various
Lunch:
1-Hour
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalence certificate (GED), plus one year of water quality inspection, control, monitoring, and/or sampling experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some lifting (up to thirty-five pounds) is required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally climb staircases, ladders and/or step stools.
Ability to open a hydrant.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in
seniority order
according to the collective bargaining agreement.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in operating a personal computer.
An associate's degree or higher.
Previous work experience in a position inspecting water quality.
Proficiency in a position requiring the ability to prepare worksheets and maintain records.
Previous work experience performing field water tests.
APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting:
Oct 29, 2024, 5:00:00 AM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:
Nov 14, 2024, 5:59:00 AM
BU:
01 |
Salary:
$44,640.00 |
Pay Basis:
Yearly
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Job Number:
393894
Department of Water Management
Water Supply Bureau
Number of Positions:
1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary:
$44,640.00
This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) - BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply on the bid site:
https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en
Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"
Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')
Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION
Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on November 13, 2024.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Under supervision, collects and tests water samples for conformance to water purity standards.
Collects water samples from designated distribution system locations daily.
Uses various testing and monitoring equipment to perform chlorine residual, turbidity, and pH readings and tests and takes temperature of water at each collection point.
Conducts various surveys of water distribution system to ensure water quality for public consumption.
Utilizes chlorine residual recorders, and records and analyzes readings to inform supervisors of adverse conditions affecting water quality or sampling procedures.
Delivers samples to the Division of Water Quality for detailed chemical and bacteriological analyses.
Assists engineers in conducting raw water surveys and inspections of lake water.
Assists engineers in the testing of water in dead-end mains, public buildings and perimeter locations.
Maintains records of samples collected and tests performed.
Assists with data entry as needed.
Drives to field sites to collect specimen.
Tabulates and proofreads water quality data when assigned to the office.
Performs related duties as required.
Additional duties may be required for this position.
Location:
Various
Days Off:
Various
Hours:
Various
Lunch:
1-Hour
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or equivalence certificate (GED), plus one year of water quality inspection, control, monitoring, and/or sampling experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some lifting (up to thirty-five pounds) is required.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to occasionally climb staircases, ladders and/or step stools.
Ability to open a hydrant.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed bidders possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in
seniority order
according to the collective bargaining agreement.
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in operating a personal computer.
An associate's degree or higher.
Previous work experience in a position inspecting water quality.
Proficiency in a position requiring the ability to prepare worksheets and maintain records.
Previous work experience performing field water tests.
APPLICATION EVALUATION:
Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.
COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration.
These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.
City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor
Job Posting:
Oct 29, 2024, 5:00:00 AM
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:
Nov 14, 2024, 5:59:00 AM
BU:
01 |
Salary:
$44,640.00 |
Pay Basis:
Yearly
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