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Job Offer: Utility Specialist:University of North CarolinaJob description:Utility SpecialistBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefitsThe finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload reference information including ?names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ?two? current/previous managers. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist . Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice, and education are listed on your application. * Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities, and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). * Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication expertise as well as supporting documents of your expertise, expertise, abilities, education, and professional practice. Position InformationGeneral InformationVacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Permanent - Full-time If time-limited, note appointment end date Hours per week 40 Months per year 12 Position Number 009685 NC income Grade Equivalency GN10 Classification Title Specialty Trades Technician Working Title Utility Specialist income Range $47,692 - $53,000 Anticipate Hiring Range $47,692 - $53,000 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Business Affairs Department Facilities Management (Adm) Work Unit FM Plumbing Shop Work Schedule 7:00 am - 3:30 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. A possibility of a Tuesday - Saturday shift depending on the University's needs. Mandatory Position This position is designated as ?mandatory' and, when contacted to report to work, its incumbent is expected to reach the building as expeditiously as possible using normal precautions as dictated by the adverse weather conditions. Primary Purpose of Position This position serves as a Utility Specialist - with responsibility for providing semi-technical work within University-owned utility service areas including sanitary sewer, reclaimed water, and domestic water. Will perform testing, repair, and maintenance connected with backflow preventer assembly apparatus, as well as construction inspection of utilities served by the University for development. Additionally, work includes locating and marking the university's utility assets, coordinating NC811 tickets, and reviewing as-built drawings along with sewer videos. Minimum Education/practice Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency and two years of practice related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and practice. University Preferred Appropriate qualifications: Graduation from a technical college with an Associate degree in electromechanical technology or instrumentation technology and a minimum of two years practice related to the area of assignment practice; or an equivalent combination of training and directly related practice. Essential Job tasks » Test back-flow preventers campus-wide. Possession of a current and approved Backflow Assembly Certification Tester is required or the capability to obtain Information technology within the first year of hire. » Maintain reclaimed water system. » Perform preventive maintenance on fire hydrants to ensure proper operation. » Perform flushing of water distribution by operating blow-off valves and fire hydrants. » Perform and maintain water valve exercising with related equipment to ensure proper operation. » Apply standards of the Safe Drinking Water and Clean Water Act. » Apply expertise of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and safety regulations related to water quality and backflow avoidance. » Apply principles of Cross Connection Control (Backflow avoidance) » Apply operational and maintenance practices of the American Water Works Association. » Performs construction inspection of utilities served by the University. » Additionally, work includes locating and marking the University utility assets, coordinating NC811 tickets, and reviewing as-built drawings along with sanitary sewer video. Other Work Responsibilities » expertise of utility construction techniques, processes, and materials. » capability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress » capability to establish effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, owners, the general public, and other employees » capability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and exercise tact and firmness in the enforcement of requirements. » capability to plan and organize work and work independently. » Skilled at utility locate equipment operation. » Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent supplemented by one (1) year of practice; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practice that provides the required expertise, expertise, and abilities. » Must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina or be in the process of obtaining one if relocating from another state. Departmental Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education » Three years of related practice in water distribution, wastewater (including sanitary), and other utility systems, including the practices of water quality, fire hydrant operation, backflow avoidance assembly testing along repairs, and operating in-ground water valves along with equipment connected with performing tasks preferred. » expertise of the techniques for taking water samples, testing methods, and performing related tests. » expertise of utility construction techniques, processes, and materials. » capability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, and specifications and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress » practice operating in-ground water valves and equipment connected with performing tasks. » capability to communicate both verbally and in writing. » capability to gather data for the use of generating reports. » Water Quality/Water Treatment expertise. » State, Journey, Technician, or variation of Plumbing License preferred. Necessary Licenses or Certifications • A valid driver's license. Positions may be required to possess and maintain required certification, licensure, educational level, and/or practice criteria as applicable to the tasks being performed and follow applicable building codes. Work Location FM - Plumbing Shop Posting date 06/21/2024 Closing date 07/08/2024 Proposed Hire Date 07/22/2024 Contact Information Special Notes to candidates UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check. Please upload reference information including ?names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ?two? current/previous managers. * The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist . Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice, and education are listed on your application. * Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities, and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). * Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your expertise, expertise, and abilities. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application. * These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication expertise as well as supporting documents of your expertise, expertise, abilities, education, and professional practice. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? » UNC Charlotte Website » HERC Job Board » Inside Higher Education » Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) » Another Website » Agency Referral » Advertisement/Publication » Personal Referral » Other » Where did you lgain about this posting? (Open Ended Question) » * Do you have a valid driver's license? » No » Yes » * Do you have practice with water distribution systems, including testing backflow avoidance assemblies, and repairing and maintaining the system? If so, please explain. (Open Ended Question) » Do you have practice in record-keeping and preparing both internal and external reports? if so, please explain. (Open Ended Question) Applicant DocumentsRequired DocumentsOptional Documents» Resume / Curriculum Vitae » Cover Letter / Letter of Interest » Contact Information for References Skills:
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