Salary : $48,740.00 - $80,600.00 Annually Location : Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX Job Type: Civil Service Job Number: 20460-1024 Department: El Paso Water Utilities Opening Date: 10/03/2024 Closing Date: 10/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain FLSA: Non-Exempt Requirements MOS Codes: 035 (Coast Guard), 1S000 (Air Force), 2740 (Navy), 8012 (Marines) Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED or higher and four (4) years of risk reduction, plant operations or maintenance experience, including basic safety responsibilities. Licenses and Certificates: Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment. Depending on the plant assignment, a Class "B" Water or Wastewater Operator's License issued by the State of Texas is required by the date of appointment. General Purpose Under general supervision, provide safety training, conduct daily worksite safety inspections, audits and recommend corrective action for deficiencies at El Paso Water treatment plants as well as assist in plant operations and maintenance. Typical Duties Perform daily visual inspections of treatment plants. Involves: Inspect machinery for proper operation and detect faulty parts. Ensure proper oversight of operations of gauges, meters, pumps, motors, chemical feeders, automatic control devices, or other equipment. Conduct utility plant treatment inspections during operations. Inspection of tools, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), work sites, and trip hazards. Check vehicles for visual defects, and deficiencies, and safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first-aid kits, seat belts, reflectors, and other items. Ensure proper use of equipment. Conduct safety meetings and provide regularly scheduled training for employees and supervisors regarding driver safety, accident reporting and investigation, workplace violence prevention, First Aid/CPR, hearing conservation, emergency response procedures, and risk management. Conduct daily worksite safety inspections and recommend corrective actions. Involves: Recommend safety equipment at treatment plants. Observe conditions of security systems at facilities and report deficiencies. Recommend procedures and internal controls to comply with El Paso Water (EPW) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements. Conduct monthly safety surveys of treatment plants, office workstations, and other operational activities for compliance with all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and relevant safety rules and regulations. Work with operations to establish corrective and preventative actions to eliminate accidents. Respond, to and conduct investigations and reports on employee accidents and injury, and property damage incidents. Prepare reports and maintain files and records. Provide onsite audits, instruction, and training. Involves: Plan and perform audits to confirm internal compliance with approved policies and procedures. Participate in compliance activities related to the operations, prepare regulatory reports, and coordinate corrective action or response to audit findings. Compile and analyze data for Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and trends. Coordinate with Safety and Human Resources on the implementation of training. Create and present training. Conduct training for employees on the proper use of tools, power equipment, and handling of hazardous chemicals. Conduct training to employees on safety protocols to include entry into confined spaces, hazardous gas monitoring, proper signage, lockout/tagout procedures, proper lifting techniques, and back injury prevention. Conduct training for employees on ergonomics, eyewash stations, electrical hazards, fall protection body harnesses, fire extinguishers, poisonous insect awareness, and proper labeling of chemical containers according to mandated safety regulations. Perform plant operation duties as assigned. Involves: Assist with preventative maintenance and repair. Assist in the installation, preventative maintenance, and repair of treatment systems and complex equipment. General Information For a complete job specification, click I mportant Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam. Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. BENEFITS LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE The City of El Paso is a self-insured entity with a third-party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits. Basic Life Insurance Coverage is available at no cost to eligible employees. Additional Life Insurance and coverage for your dependents are also available. Employees can select optional Dental, Vision, and Short Term Disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account (healthcare and/or dependent care for daycare expenses). All of these insurance and coverage options can be configured within a month of your new employee orientation date. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health sessions, therapy, and more is available at no cost. A trained counselors are also available to help you and your dependents cope with life's stressors so that you can live a happy productive lifestyle. The City's Wellness Program seeks to promote better health and wellness amongst the workforce through various programs and incentives in which employees may choose to participate in, to include wellness education, fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching and so much more Keep Learning, Growing & Reinventing Yourself The City of El Paso's Tuition Assistance Program encourages employee personal and professional development by sharing educational costs with those employees who have successfully completed their original probation, and in turn retain a skillful workforce. Each year, employees can obtain Tuition Assistance for Degree, Certifications, Continuing Education, and Books & Equipment. ELIGIBILITY FOR VACATION LEAVE All regular employees who are regularly scheduled to work on an average, a minimum of twenty (20) hours per week, who have held a position in the City Service for a period of six months from date of employment, shall be eligible for vacation allowance as hereinafter set forth. Part-time employees shall accrue vacation leave at a pro-rated amount of full-time entitlement based on the number of hours that they are scheduled to work. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements shall accrue vacation as provided in the applicable agreement. Regular employees in the City Service shall accrue vacation credit at the following rates per pay period, calculated from the date of employment of each employee: For 0 - 5 years of service (12 days): 40 hour per week employees - 3.70 hours per biweekly pay period For >5 to 15 years of service (17 days): 40 hour per week employees - 5.24 hours per biweekly pay period For >15 or more years of service (20 days): 40 hour per week employees - 6.16 hours per biweekly pay period SICK LEAVE WITH PAY Employees shall be entitled to accrue sick leave with pay in accordance with the Rules of the Civil Service Commission. ACCIDENT WITH PAY LEAVE The Amended Section 4.4 of the Ordinance shall become effective upon adoption and shall apply to occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring on and after date of adoption. Occupational injuries and occupational diseases occurring before such date will be governed by the Ordinance in effect at the time of the date of injury or disease. PREGNANCY LEAVE A) Pregnancy shall be treated the same as any other temporary physical disability. B) An employee on pregnancy leave shall use accumulated and unused regular sick leave time and then (unless granted use of special sick leave) shall be on leave without pay, unless the employee chooses to use any accumulated and unused annual leave. C) An employee going on pregnancy leave shall give written notice to her department head with appropriate medical verification. Before returning to work from pregnancy leave, the individual will provide appropriate medical documentation releasing the employee to return to work, as is required for any individual who has been on leave for a temporary physical disability. LEGAL HOLIDAYS The following days are hereby declared legal holidays for all the City departments, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to members of the Fire Department whose duties are to prevent or extinguish fires, or to members of the Police Department whose duties are those of law enforcement: (Amended 10/03/95) 1. First day of January (New Year's Day) 2. Third Monday in January (Martin Luther King Holiday) 3. Thirty-first day in March (Cesar Chavez Day) 4. Last Monday in May (Memorial Day) 5. June 19 (Juneteenth) 6. Fourth day of July (Independence Day) 7. First Monday in September (Labor Day) 8. Eleventh Day in November (Veteran's Day) 9. Fourth Thursday in November (Thanksgiving Day) 10. The Friday following the fourth Thursday in November (Day after Thanksgiving) 11. Twenty-fifth Day in December (Christmas Day) 12. Employee's Birthday In addition to the above days, the following days are also declared to be legal holidays: 1. Any day designated as a holiday by City Council. 2. When any legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be considered a legal holiday. 3. When any legal holiday falls on a Sunday, the following business day shall be considered a legal holiday. 01 What best describes your highest level of education? High School Diploma or GED Associate's degree Bachelor's Degree Master's degree or higher None of the above 02 How many years of experience do you have with risk reduction, plant operations or maintenance experience, including basic safety responsibilities? Six (6) years of experience or more Five (5) years of experience Four (4) years of experience Three (3) to two (2) years of experience None of the above 03 Do you have a valid USA driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have? Texas Class A - CDL or equivalent from another state. Texas Class B - CDL or equivalent from another state. Texas Class C or equivalent from another state. No, I do not have a valid driver's license. 04 Please rate your level of knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations and utility safety and prevention rules, regulations, practices, and procedures: Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations and utility safety and prevention rules, regulations, practices, and procedures. Good knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations and utility safety and prevention rules, regulations, practices, and procedures. Some knowledge of federal, state, and local safety regulations and utility safety and prevention rules, regulations, practices, and procedures. None of the above 05 Please rate your level of knowledge of water/wastewater treatment plant operation, control, maintenance, and repair processes and procedures: Considerable knowledge of water/wastewater treatment plant operation, control, maintenance, and repair processes and procedures. Good knowledge of water/wastewater treatment plant operation, control, maintenance, and repair processes and procedures. Some knowledge of water/wastewater treatment plant operation, control, maintenance, and repair processes and procedures. None of the above. 06 Please select from the options below, all the items you have experience with: Exposure to inclement weather, hazardous chemicals and materials, moving equipment and machinery. Climbing ladders, bending, and stooping when conducting safety surveys, inspections, and investigations. Working extended hours including mandatory overtime, holidays, weekends, and emergency call-backs. Presenting technical training and information to supervisors and employees. None of the above. 07 What is your level of knowledge of handling video and digital cameras, and other test equipment utilized in safety training, investigating, and gathering evidence for public records and files? Considerable knowledge of handling video and digital cameras, and other test equipment utilized in safety training, investigating, and gathering evidence for public records and files. Good knowledge of handling video and digital cameras, and other test equipment utilized in safety training, investigating, and gathering evidence for public records and files. Some knowledge of handling video and digital cameras, and other test equipment utilized in safety training, investigating, and gathering evidence for public records and files. None of the above. 08 Please describe a time when you used public speaking and public relations methods to train, persuade, and negotiate safety practices. If you have none please enter "N/A". 09 Required supplemental questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score. I understand my answers to the supplemental questions will generate a score. 10 I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of minimum qualifications. Note: Only applications that pass the Supplemental Questions exam will be reviewed. I understand that I am being tested on a conditional basis pending review of my minimum qualifications. 11 Candidates will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application and the completeness of the responses to the Supplemental Questions. The following will disqualify you from moving forward in the recruitment process.-Failure to fully detail all work experience and job duties.-Failure to fully detail all lead, supervisory and managerial experience and duties if required. -Overlapping dates of work experience.-Copying and pasting directly from the job specification.-Responses referring to your résumé. I acknowledge I have read and understand the above information. Required Question