Recycled Water Coordinator (I/II or Senior)

SCV is hiring for (1) Recycled Water Coordinator. Placement into level I/II/or Senior based on qualifications including education, experience, and licenses and certifications.

Full-Time Positions
Senior - FLSA: Exempt
$47.39 - $57.73/hourly (July 2023)

II - FLSA: Non-Exempt
$40.94 - $49.89.hourly (July 2023)

I - FLSA: Non-Exempt
$35.37 - $43.10/hourly (July 2023)

Senior Recycled Water Coordinator
DEFINITION

Under general direction, performs a variety of advanced and complex duties in relation to SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use program, administers the Agency’s cross connection control program; leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff, and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Working under general direction, the Senior Recycled Water Coordinator is the advanced journey-level classification in the Recycled Water Coordinator series. Incumbents in this classification provide lead direction and perform the most complex assignments related to activities in support of recycled water use and cross connection programs. Assignments require the exercise of independent judgment and initiative when referring to unusual or complex problems. This classification is distinguished from the lower classification of Recycled Water Coordinator II in that the former leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff, and is responsible for the more advanced and complex duties.

Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of responsible administrative duties in relation to SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use program, administers the Agency’s cross connection control program; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Working under general supervision, the Recycled Water Coordinator II is the journey-level classification in the Recycled Water Coordinator series in which incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned duties. Incumbents administer, oversee, and coordinate the SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use and cross connection control programs. Major responsibilities include, but are not limited to, ensuring regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal permitting agencies and regulations, ensuring routine inspections and audits are completed in accordance with all related rules and regulations and ensuring proper protection is maintained between the potable and recycled water systems. Incumbents in this classification rely on experience and judgment to ensure the program’s efficient and effective service delivery. This classification is distinguished from the next higher classification of Senior Recycled Water Coordinator in that the latter leads, trains and provides work direction to assigned staff, is responsible for the more advanced and complex duties, and performs other related duties as required.

Recycled Water Coordinator I

Under close supervision, performs a wide variety of responsible administrative duties in relation to SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use program; assists in the administration of the Agency’s cross­ connection control program; and performs related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Working under close supervision, the Recycled Water Coordinator I is the entry-level classification in the Recycled Water Coordinator series. Incumbents in this classification perform the more routine duties. Incumbents are not expected to perform with the same independence of direction and judgment as incumbents assigned to the Recycled Water Coordinator II level. The Recycled Water Coordinator I is distinguished from the Recycled Water Coordinator II in that the former classification performs the more routine duties. The Recycled Water Coordinator I performs duties in a training capacity to acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary for advancement to the Recycled Water Coordinator II level. Positions in this classification are flexibly staffed and may advance to the Recycled Water Coordinator II level after two years of experience. The Recycled Water Coordinator I is expected to gain sufficient proficiency, knowledge, and ability to qualify for a promotion to the Recycled Water Coordinator II.

Senior, II, & I

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Receives immediate and general supervision from the Water Systems Supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)

Senior Recycled Water Coordinator
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administers SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use program and backflow and cross connection control program; coordinates with permitting agencies to ensure regulatory compliance for SCV Water Agency and its customers.
• Develops and implements operational, administrative, and other policies and procedures related to the recycled water use program and backflow and cross connection control program.
• Assists the Engineering Services Section with overseeing the installation of new recycled water use sites, site conversions and retrofits, conduct site inspections and oversees coverage testing.
• Coordinates and oversees shutdown tests per the required frequency.
• Coordinates and oversees customer outreach, including notification, coordination and scheduling of new recycled water connections and cross connection testing.
• Investigates and resolves a variety of complex customer-related issues regarding the recycled water use program and distribution system.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares and submits a variety of complex reports.
• Oversees and coordinates the work of consultants.
• Coordinates with stakeholders, such as, SVC Water Engineering Services Section, outside regulatory or other responsible agencies, consultants, or groups to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances and regulations.
• Conducts site visits, gathers, and analyzes data, and makes written reports to site owners and managers making recommendations as needed for correcting recycled water system deficiencies, run-off, ponding, and overspray prevention.
• Oversees maintenance and ensure SCV Water Agency’s cross connection program, records, inspections, test results, and repairs are up to date.
• Updates and maintains SCV Water Agency’s written Cross Connection Control Plan and assist in the development and maintenance of related recycled water use documents.
• Works with contractors to review and approve initial plans and specifications ensuring regulations are being followed and makes recommendations to comply with SCV Water Agency standards and policies.
• Reviews and oversees cross connection control surveys; implements procedures and schedules for evaluating new and existing facilities to assess the degree of hazard, type, quantity, and location of backflow prevention devices.
• Oversees collection of samples for bacteriological, chemical, general physical analysis, gross alpha tests, and other water quality samples and tests as required.
• Leads, trains, and provides work direction to assigned staff.
• Provides feedback to supervisor in the preparation of employee appraisals of assigned staff.
• Establishes and maintains excellent customer relations with recycled water users.
• Serves as SCV Water Agency's liaison with regional recycled water suppliers, regulatory agencies, and customers.
• Interacts with co-workers at all levels in the organization in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Performs all assigned operational duties for SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use program and backflow and cross connection control program; coordinates with permitting agencies to ensure regulatory compliance for SCV Water Agency and its customers.
• Implements operational, administrative, and other policies and procedures as assigned, related to the recycled water use program and backflow and cross connection control program.
• Participates in the installation of new recycled water use sites, site conversions and retrofits, conducts site inspections and coverage testing.
• Investigates and resolves a variety of customer-related issues regarding the recycled water use program and distribution system.
• Maintains accurate records, enters data into field forms, and prepares and submits a variety of reports.
• Conducts site visits, gathers, and analyzes data, and makes written reports to site owners and managers making recommendations as needed for correcting recycled water system deficiencies, run-off, ponding, and overspray prevention.
• Maintains and ensures the SCV Water Agency’s cross connection program, records, inspections, test results, and repairs are up to date.
• Collaborates with department staff to update and maintain SCV Water’s written Cross Connection Control Plan.
• Reviews plans and specifications ensuring regulations are being followed and make recommendations to comply with SCV Water standards.
• Participates in the performance of cross connection control surveys.
• Collects samples for bacteriological, chemical, general physical analysis, gross alpha tests, and other water quality samples and tests as required.
• Establishes and maintains excellent customer relations with recycled water users.
• Serves as SCV Water Agency's liaison with regional recycled water customers. Interacts with co-workers at all levels in the organization in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Helps with the administration of the SCV Water Agency’s recycled water use program and backflow and cross connection control program; assists with coordinating with permitting agencies to ensure regulatory compliance for SCV Water Agency and its customers.
• Assists with the implementation of operational, administrative, and other policies and procedures related to the recycled water use program and backflow and cross connection control program.
• Assists and participates in the installation of new recycled water use sites, site conversions and retrofits, assists with site inspections and coverage testing.
• Maintains accurate records, enters data into field forms, and assists in the preparation of a variety of reports.
• Assists and participates in site visits; gathers and analyzes data; and assists in the preparation of written reports to site owners and managers making recommendations as needed for correcting recycled water system deficiencies, run-off, ponding, and overspray prevention.
• Assists with cross connection control surveys.
• Assists with the collection of samples for bacteriological, chemical, general physical analysis, gross alpha tests, and other water quality samples and tests as required.
• Serves as SCV Water Agency’s liaison with regional recycled water customers. Interacts with co-workers at all levels in the organization in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)

Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position is qualifying. Incumbents will possess the most desirable combination of training, skills, and experience, as demonstrated in their past and current employment history. A typical example includes:

Senior Recycled Water Coordinator
Education

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).

• Three years of progressively responsible experience providing water resources support in recycled water programs which included recycled water use monitoring, cross connection control, or a related program; OR
• Three years of progressively responsible experience performing duties in a cross-connection control program which included duties involving the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system, or related experience; OR
• Three years of experience in the classification of Recycled Water Coordinator II in the SCV Water Agency, or a comparable classification.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of a California T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate.
• Possession of a California D3 Water Distribution Operator (DDW) Certificate.
• Possession of American Water Works Association Cross Control Specialist Certificate.
• Possession of a University of Southern California Tester Certificate.
• Possession of a Site Supervisor Certificate.

• The requirements of a cross connection control survey.
• Recycled water use site inspections.
• Backflow prevention device testing procedures.
• Recycled water use construction, site conversions, and retrofits.
• Advanced methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation.
• Advanced methods of materials, and techniques used for cross connection prevention and testing, site retrofit, and connection to recycled water systems.
• Advanced methods and procedures for collecting routine water quality samples.

• Regulations, rules, and ordinances governing recycled water use.
• Title 17, Title 22, California Code of Regulations related to drinking water, Guidelines for Water Reuse and California Regulations related to recycled water and cross connection control.
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Mathematics as needed to compute flow rates, volumes, pressures, and other water utility related calculations.
• Computer software used to administer cross connection programs.

• Independently perform responsible administrative activities for the assigned programs.
• Lead, train, and provide work guidance to assigned staff.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Prioritize action items and multitask effectively; meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
• Read and interpret complex written materials, plans, standards, specifications, and codes.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Maintain a cross-connection program using computer software.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare and submit a variety of complex reports. Resolve complex or unusual customer-related issues regarding the recycled water use program and distribution system.
• Prepare recycled water documentation including complex state-required reports.
• Oversee the installation of new recycled water use sites, site conversions and retrofits, conduct site inspections and oversee coverage testing.
• Collect water quality samples, per the American Water Works Association (AWWA) sampling guidelines.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Use a variety of tools, devices, and equipment specific to backflow and cross connection testing.
• Identify water meter equipment and associated backflow protection devices; read meter and determine if operating properly.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and apply applicable complex policies and procedures as related to recycled and cross connection programs.
• Effectively represent the agency and the water operations division in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with internal and external customers.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in recycled water use monitoring, cross connection control or a related program; OR
• Two years of progressively responsible experience performing duties in a cross connection control program which included duties involving the operation and maintenance of a water distribution system, or related experience; OR
• Two years of experience in the classification of Recycled Water Coordinator I in the SCV Water Agency or a comparable classification.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain a California T1 Water Treatment Operator Certificate within one year.
• Possession of D2 Water Distribution Operator (DDW) Certificate.
• Possession of American Water Works Association (AWWA) Cross Control Specialist Certificate
• Possession of University of Southern California Tester Certificate
• Possession of Site Supervisor Certificate

• Regulations, rules, and ordinances governing recycled water use.
• Title 17, Title 22, California Code of Regulations related to drinking water, Guidelines for Water Reuse and California Regulations related to recycled water and cross connection control.
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Requirements of a cross connections control survey.
• Recycled water use site inspections.
• Backflow prevention device testing procedures.
• Recycled water use construction, site conversions, and retrofits.
• Methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation.
• Methods, materials, and techniques used for cross connection prevention and testing, site retrofit, and connection to recycled water systems.
• Methods and procedures for collecting routine water quality samples.
• Principles and practices of program development and administration.
• Mathematics as needed to compute flow rates, volumes, pressures, and other water utility related calculations.
• Computer software used to administer cross connection programs.

• Independently perform responsible administrative activities for the assigned programs.
• Read and interpret written materials, plans, standards, specifications, and codes.
• Maintain a cross-connection program using computer software.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare and submit a variety of reports.
• Resolve customer-related issues regarding the recycled water use program and distribution system.
• Prepare recycled water documentation including state-required reports.
• Oversee the installation of new recycled water use sites, site conversions and retrofits, conduct site inspections and oversee coverage testing.
• Collect routine water quality samples, per the American Water Works Association (AWWA) sampling guidelines.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Use a variety of tools, devices, and equipment specific to backflow and cross connection testing.
• Identify water meter equipment and associated backflow protection devices; read meter and determine if operating properly.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and apply applicable policies and procedures as related to recycled and cross connection programs.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with internal and external customers.

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED.

• Six (6) months of progressively responsible experience coordinating services within a water utility program; construction or maintenance work in a public or private water utility system, preferably for recycled water. Experience to include working with irrigation systems, common components, and functions, such as, backflow prevention, controllers, strainers, sprinklers, quick couplers, and/or automatic control valves.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver license. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a D1 Water Distribution Operator (DDW) Certificate within one year.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain an American Water Works Association Cross Control Specialist Certificate within one year.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a University of Southern California Tester Certificate within two years.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Site Supervisor Certificate within two years.

• Water distribution system framework including basic hydraulics.
• Recycled water and the regulations, rules, and ordinances governing recycled water use.
• Title 17, Title 22, California Code of Regulations related to drinking water and cross connection control.
• The risks associated with cross connections and the unauthorized use of recycled water.
• The devices/method used to protect potable water.
• Mathematics as needed to compute flow rates, volumes, pressures, and other water utility related calculations.
• Computer software used to administer assigned recycled water and cross connection programs.

• Perform responsible administrative activities for the assigned programs.
• Read and interpret basic written materials, plans, standards, specifications, and codes.
• Assist with the installation of new recycled water use sites, site conversions and retrofits, assist with site inspections and coverage testing.
• Assist with the collection of routine water quality samples, per the American Water Works Association (AWWA) sampling guidelines.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Use a variety of tools, devices, and equipment specific to backflow and cross connection testing.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Identify meter equipment and associated backflow protection devices; read meter and determine if operating properly.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and apply applicable policies and procedures as related to recycled and cross connection programs.
• Establish and maintain excellent customer relations with recycled water users.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with internal and external customers.

HOW TO APPLY
Read the job notice thoroughly, note the minimum requirements of the position, and compile any information or documents necessary for the application. Complete and submit your application along with supporting documents such as resume and cover letter. It is important that your application is complete and thorough. Please include all requested information including education, certifications, and relevant experience.

Be advised that, while you may submit a resume with your application, resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Incomplete applications will likely be rejected.

SELECTION PROCESS

Human Resources administers the Agency’s recruitment procedures to ensure a fair and unbiased selection. Applications may be removed from the process if they are incomplete or where the applicant does not meet the minimum qualifications. Accepted applicants will interview before an unbiased, multiparty interview and scoring panel. Interviewed applicants will be scored on areas such as education, experience, demonstrated qualifications, communication skills, and interview presentation, among others. While seniority is considered, the Agency will choose the best qualified candidate regardless of time at the Agency. The Agency strives to fill each position with the most qualified candidate.

RECRUITMENT STATUS
Applicants will be provided notification electronically to the email provided in the application. To check the status of a submitted job application and to track the recruitment process, log in to governmentjobs.com by clicking the “Applicant Login” button on the Agency’s Job Opportunities page. Once you sign in, you will be directed to your Applications page where you can view the status of Submitted (and Incomplete) applications.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Agency selects applicants on the basis of applicant qualifications and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religious or political affiliation, creed, citizenship status, military service status, marital status, pregnancy, age (over 40), national origin, ancestry, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION OF DISABILITIES
The Agency will make reasonable accommodations for disabilities, both in the application process and in the performance of the job. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in the application process should contact Human Resources for assistance.

Questions or concerns related to the Agency’s Equal Opportunity Employer policy or any request for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources at (661) 297-1600.