Stormwater Utility Worker - Sacramento, United States - Sacramento County, CA

Description

Salary :
$57, $69,739.20 AnnuallyLocation : Sacramento, CA

Job Type:
Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 29418-CDepartment: Water Resources
Opening Date: 03/22/2024

Closing Date: 5/24/2024 5:00 PM PacificThe PositionCome join one of Forbes Magazine's Best EmployersThis is a limited continuous filing exam.

Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 3/29/24, 4/26/24, 5/24/24 (final)Under supervision, the Stormwater Utility Worker assists in the maintenance and repair of storm water collection and distribution facilities primarily within the boundaries of the Stormwater Utility in Sacramento County


These facilities include:

channels, creeks, ditches, and other waterways; manholes, drain inlets, and underground pipelines; levees, water quality basins and detention basins; and drainage facility appurtenances and drainage facility access roads.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Safety rules and procedures for working in drainage maintenanceThe operation and maintenance of motor vehiclesThe operation and maintenance of gas-powered tools such as mowers, weed eaters, and chainsaws; of hand tools and pneumatic tools such as the pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, pitch fork, jackhammer, and saw; of sprayers and pumps; and other tools used to maintain, repair, and construct drainage facilities (underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins) and related appurtenances to include levees and embankmentsBasic math in order to add, subtract, multiply and divideBasic computer operation in order to enter and retrieve information in designated software such as the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reportsAbility toRead, write, and speak English at a level necessary for satisfactory job performanceUnderstand and follow oral and written directionsOperate a laptop computer and designated software in order to enter and retrieve information, receive and send e-mails, and complete routine forms and reportsPerform a variety of semi-skilled, heavy manual labor tasks relating to the construction repair, and maintenance of underground pipelines, channels, creeks, and basins and related appurtenances such as levees and embankmentsProvide good customer service to the public and other customers and to establish good relationships with co-workersUse hand and power tools in a safe and efficient mannerOperate motor vehicles safelyApply pesticides and herbicides to control or to eliminate unwanted vegetationRead and understand maps such as facility maps and Thomas Brothers Maps Employment Qualifications Minimum QualificationsEither: One year of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Maintenance Helper or above

Or:

Two years of full-time experience performing tasks involved in (1) landscaping work, (2) the maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or (3) the construction, maintenance or repair of underground utilities such as drainage, potable water, or sewer.

Note:

If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable.

Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.


General QualificationsLicense Requirement:
A valid California Driver license, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment.

Incumbents must obtain a Tank endorsement and a valid California Driver License, Class B, within 90 days of appointment to the class.

Failure to maintain the appropriate California Driver License and/or endorsement may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.


Age Requirement:
Candidates must be 18 years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined in the Fair Labor Standard Act

Certification Requirement:

Some positions in this class are required to obtain and maintain the Qualified Applicator Certificate from the Department of Pesticide Regulation, State of California, in order to apply herbicides and pesticides to aquatic and right-of-way areas.

If designated, the Certificate must be obtained within one year of appointment to the class.

Failure to maintain the Certificate may constitute cause for personnel action from the class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4 or applicable bargaining agreement.

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to:Perform heavy manual labor such as digging ditches and clearing brush/shrubs for extended periods of timeAudibly discern differences in the operation of equipment such as continuous rodders and Vactor or Vacon style pipe cleaning equipmentWork in a bent or kneeling position for over 15 minutes at a timeWork in awkward positions in tight spacesEnter drains through 24 inch diameter entrancesLift and carry materials (e.g.

drainage inlet grates, jackhammers, concrete sacks, etc.) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistanceLift, carry and operate tools (e.g.

back-pack sprays and jackhammers) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistanceMove and/or manipulate heavy objects such as a PVC pipe weighing up to 300 pounds into position using hand tools (for example, straps and/or digging bar) and/or with assistance from at least one other employee.

Individuals who do not meet these requirements due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.


Working Conditions:

Positions in this class require the incumbent to:Work in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weatherWork in loud and noisy areasWork in enclosed and tight spacesWork around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odorsWork in close proximity to dogs, cows, horses, etc.

Work in creeks, channels, basins, levees, and other stormwater structures which may be inhabited by spiders, snakes, skunks, rats, etc.

Work overtime, standby and call back.

In particular, during periods of heavy rain and/or flood conditions, the repair and maintenance of storm water collection facilities is a 24 hours a day operation and all employees in this class will be subject to working night shifts, weekends, and holidaysProbationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date.

Click to apply. County of SacramentoDepartment of Personnel ServicesEmployment Services Division700 H Street, Room 4667Sacramento, CA 95814Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay ServiceEmail .netInter

• Office Mail Code: www.

SacCountyJobs.netEmployment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.

Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m.

on the cut-off date.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.

Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.

A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.


Note:

Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser.

Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m.

on the cut-off date.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.

If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.

Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.

If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted.

Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.

If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score.

While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs:

Applicants requesting reasonable accommodations during employment examinations: For more information, please review the and submit an Employment Exam Reasonable Accommodation EMPLOYEE BENEFITSAs an employee of the County of Sacramento, there will be a variety of benefits available to you


These benefits currently include:
health, dental and life insurance; flexible spending account options for dependent care and unreimbursed dental and/or medical cost; and an employee assistance program (EAP)

GENERAL BENEFITS:
Most employee benefits are similar to the following for all County employees. However, some benefits differ, depending on the employee representation unit to which the employee's job classification is assigned.

Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the Sacramento County Department of Benefits or by visiting POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions. The explanations of benefits applies to employees in regular positions.


SALARY STEP INCREASES:
The beginning salary and the top of the salary range are usually shown on the job announcement.

Upon satisfactory service, salary increases of approximately 5% are given annually until the top of the salary range has been attained.

PAY:
All employees are paid bi-weekly via direct deposit into the employee's bank account. The pay period covers fourteen (14) calendar days, starting on a Sunday and ending on the second Saturday thereafter. Salaries are generally paid on the Friday following the end of the pay period. Employees can set up their direct deposit and access their pay information via Employee Self Service in MySacCounty.


VACATION:
Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.


HOLIDAYS:
14.5 holidays per year as recognized

SICK LEAVE:
Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation. Upon retirement, unused sick leave is converted to retirement service credit.


PARENTAL LEAVE:

Entitles a regular County employee, with at least one year of continuous employment, to schedule a paid parental leave of up to 160 hours upon the birth or during the process of an adoption of a minor child.

Parental leave shall be approved by the employee's appointing authority, except where the granting of the parental leave request would unduly interfere with or cause severe hardship upon department operations.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:
Dependent upon union agreements, regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies are eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.


RETIREMENT:
Social Security and Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System coverage

HEALTH INSURANCE:
The County offers a variety of health plan design options to fit individual needs

DENTAL INSURANCE:
The County provides a comprehensive dental benefit program for regular full-time and part-time employees and their eligible dependents. This plan pays on a set fee schedule that varies by procedure. Any amount over the fee schedule is the employee's responsibility. The yearly maximum is $2,000 per person, not including orthodontia. The orthodontic benefit is 50% of covered charges with a lifetime maximum of $1,000 per person.


LIFE INSURANCE:
The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit of $15,000 to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.


DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The County offers a Deferred Compensation Program which enables employees to save in a systematic way without paying income tax on either the payroll deduction or the earned interest, prior to withdrawal

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:
The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents.

The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:
Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions Marriage or Family Relationships Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care Alcohol and Drug Abuse


WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:
The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:
The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's).

These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working


MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:
The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan

WORKERS' COMPENSATION:
In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers' Compensation laws of California

SACRAMENTO CREDIT UNION:
The credit union offers loan facilities and systematic saving plans through payroll deduction.

SELECTION AND PLACEMENTSacramento County encourages applications from all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, gender, disability, political affiliation, or age.

Certain age limits may be required by law, ordinance, or Civil Service direction for specific classifications such as those identified with hazardous occupations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please read carefully the "Minimum Qualifications" section of your announcement. You must meet those qualifications by the application deadline date unless otherwise specified.

Your application must clearly show you meet the minimum qualifications by the application deadline date, or it will not be accepted.

All statements are subject to verification."Experience" means full-time paid experience unless the announcement states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.


PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONS:
If the announcement indicates the examination is given on a promotional basis, candidates must hold permanent status in Sacramento County Civil Service by the application deadline date and must meet the minimum qualifications

OPEN EXAMINATIONS:
Any person who meets the minimum qualifications may apply

CONTINUOUS FILING EXAMINATIONS:
Applicants are eligible to reapply to and retake a continuous filing exam after 6 months from the date the previous exam results was received

ELIGIBLE LISTS:

Names of qualified persons who made a passing score on an examination are entered, in order of their final grades, on an eligible list.

To fill each vacancy, the hiring department will make a selection from among the top three ranks on the employment lists.

EXAMINATION RATINGS:

Unless otherwise stated on the announcement: To be successful, candidates must obtain a rating of at least 70% on each part of the examination.

This may be an adjusted score or an arithmetic 70% of the total possible score as determined by the Director.

APPEAL PROCESS:

Persons who believe their applications have been improperly rejected may request the Employment Services Division to review its decision to reject the application.

If the applicant desires to submit additional proof of qualifications, such proof must be received by Personnel Services not less than two (2) calendar days prior to the scheduled date for the examination.

Persons who are disqualified in any phase of the examination may appeal such adverse action, in writing, to the Civil Service Commission, 700 H Street, Room 2640, Sacramento, CA 95814, telephone:

Such appeals must be filed within thirty (30) calendar days after notice of the adverse action was mailed to the candidate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs): OTHER INFORMATIONVETERAN'


S PREFERENCE:
Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination.

The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veteran's score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veteran's name shall be certified.

No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veteran's preference for certification purposes."Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veteran's preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veteran's status on or before the final filing date for the examination.

For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.


CITIZENSHIP OR AUTHORIZED ALIEN REQUIREMENT:

As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all County employees must be United States citizens or aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Proof of citizenship or authorized status will be required prior to appointment.


CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE:
Some County Civil Service positions are covered by financial disclosure requirements intended to identify potential conflicts of interest

CONCURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
No employee may concurrently occupy more than one County position.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE APPLICATION):Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, andThe certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION & DRUG TESTING:
The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace.

All persons selected for appointment to positions must pass a medical examination and a drug test, administered by the County at no cost to the applicant.

DRIVER LICENSE:
Possession of a valid California Driver License may be required for some positions

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
Regular positions are subject to a probationary period which is an extension of the selection process. Unless otherwise indicated on the announcement, the probationary period is six (6) months.


AGENCY SHOP/FAIR SHARE FEE:
Some positions require, as a condition of continued employment, that the person either:1. Become a union member;2. Pay a fair share fee to the union; or,3. Meet specific requirements under which an equivalent amount must be paid to a charity

FINGERPRINTING AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS:
Fingerprinting and criminal record checks are required for some positions.01 The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score


Note:
The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents.

The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information.

Each answer will be scored separately. References such as 'See Resume' as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

I have read and understood the above instructions.

02 Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to perform heavy manual labor such as digging ditches and clearing brush/shrubs for extended periods of time.

Select the box below to confirm your understanding of this requirement. I understand that Stormwater Utility Workers are required to be able to perform heavy manual labor. 03 Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to lift and carry materials (e.g. drainage inlet grates, jackhammers, concrete sacks, etc.) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance. Select the box below to confirm your understanding of this requirement.

I understand that Stormwater Utility Workers are required to be able to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds without assistance.

04 Positions in this class require the incumbent to be able to lift, carry and operate tools (e.g. back-pack sprayers and jackhammers) that weigh up to 60 pounds without assistance. Select the box below to confirm your understanding of this requirement.

I understand that Stormwater Utility Workers are required to be able to lift and operate tools weighing up to 60 pounds without assistance.

05 Positions in this class require the incumbent to work in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.

I understand that Stormwater Utility Workers are required to work in all types of climatic conditions including inclement and very hot weather.

06 Positions in this class require the incumbent to work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors.

I understand that Stormwater Utility Workers are required to work around dust, dirt, noise, contaminated and non-contaminated water, chemicals, machinery and equipment with moving parts, moving vehicles, traffic, fumes and/or odors.

07 Positions in this class require the incumbent to work overtime, standby, and callback. I understand that Stormwater Utility Workers are required to work overtime, standby, and callback. 08 Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualification requirements. None. One year of full-time experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Maintenance Helper or above.

Two years of full-time experience performing tasks involved in (1) landscaping work, (2) the maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or (3) the construction, maintenance or repair of underground utilities such as drainage, potable water, or sewer.

09 Describe in detail how you meet the minimum qualifications for this examination.

Include in your response your employer, dates of employment, and your exact duties involving (1) landscaping work, (2) the maintenance of drainage creeks, channels and basins, and/or (3) the construction, maintenance or repair of underground utilities such as drainage, potable water, or sewer for each employer you list.

If you do not have experience to meet the minimum qualifications, write none. 10 Select the one box that best describes your current valid driver license. None. California Driver License Class C. Current possession of a California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A or B Permit. California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B. California Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A. 11 List your current valid Driver License Number, State of Issuance, Class, and expiration date. If you have a Medical Certificate in conjunction with your license include the date of expiration.

List the different vehicles you have experience driving such as: 3 Ton flatbed trucks, dump trucks, bobtail trucks, etc.
If you have no driver license, write none. 12 Select all the boxes that best describe your current valid Endorsements or Certificates. None. Double Trailer. Hazardous Materials. Tank Vehicle. Triple Trailer. Air Brake Certificate. Forklift Certificate. 13 List any valid endorsements you possess including State of Issuance and expiration date. If you have no endorsements, write none. 14 Select all the boxes that best describe the types of repair and maintenance activities you regularly perform. None. Repairing and installing fences, posts, and gates including chain link, wooden, and wrought iron. Removing, pouring, and finishing concrete. Digging trenches. Digging trenches that require shoring.

15 Select all the boxes that best describe the types of equipment you work with on a daily basis performing maintenance activities.

None. Hand tools such as pick ax, hoe, shovel, rake, and pitchforks. Concrete finishing tools such as trowels, edgers, float, and smart level. Pneumatic tools such as jackhammer, vibratory plate, tamper, rivet buster, and concrete vibrator. Walk behind concrete cutting saw. Electric tools such as a sawzall, skill saw, electric drills, and chop saw. 16 Select all the boxes that best describe the types of areas you perform these maintenance activities. None. Residential homes. Commercial buildings. Drain inlets, underground pipelines, and storm drains. Channels, creeks, and other waterways. Large residential complexes. Water quality basins and detention basins. Underground utilities including drainage, potable water, or sewer. 17 Select all the boxes that best describe the paid grounds maintenance you perform on a regular basis. None. Mowing and clipping ground vegetation. Trimming and pruning bushes, trees, shrubs, and other vegetation. Removing debris and leaf accumulation and transport for disposal.

18 Select all the boxes that best describe the types of tools you use while performing paid grounds maintenance duties.

None. Lawn mower. Field mowers such as the DR Field and brush mower. Weed eater. Chain saw. Mixing and applying pesticides and herbicides to control or eliminate vegetation using a backpack sprayer. Loppers. Leaf blower. Wood chipper. Sprayers and pumps. 19 Describe your paid experience maintaining vegetation specifically in and around channels, embankments, levees, access roads, and detention basins. Include in your response your employer, type of areas, activities and tools you use for each area discussed.
If you have no experience, write none.

20 I am aware that I must be 18 years of age prior to appointment because of the hazards of the job, as defined in the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Yes. 21 Select all the boxes that best describe your paid experience regularly working on active roadways. None. Setting up cones to control the flow of traffic. Setting up flags and signs to control the flow of traffic. Experience acting as a flag person with stop/slow signs. Experience using communication devices to ensure a safe working area on active roadways. I have completed an approved work zone traffic control flagging course. 22 I have read the General Qualifications as stated on the job announcement. Yes. 23 The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace.

All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant.

I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section Yes No Required Question