Water Meter Technician - Water & Wastewater Services

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Water Meter Technician.

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Please Note: This announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time.

The Water and Wastewater Services, Business Operations Division is seeking a self-motivated and diligent Water Meter Technician (WMT) with exceptional customer service and technical skills. The WMT should have experience working with back-flow devices, water meters, and assisting customers in identifying water meter related concerns. The WMT will be required to test various sized meters for accuracy, measure water volume, and install/replace meters throughout the Broward County service area. The WMT will work under general supervision and according to set procedures. The WMT shall preserve county resources at all times and identify and implement efficiencies, as needed. The WMT shall have the ability to work in an outdoor environment under various weather conditions and expect some exposure to rodents, insects, reptiles, and pets. The WMT shall have excellent verbal and inter-personnel skills, and the ability to communicate in a calm, clear, and concise manner at all times. The WMT will work with internal and external customers, and utilize various web-based programs and electronic devices such as computers, smart-phones, iPads and etc. to receive/update service requests in the field, and provide exceptional customer service.

General Description
Installs and maintains water meters.
Works under close to general supervision according to set procedures, but determines how or when to complete tasks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires two (2) years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of water meters, or basic plumbing experience, or closely related experience.

For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit https://www.naces.org/members. To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members/. Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License for duration of appointment.

Must obtain a Level III Water Distribution System Operator's license issued by the State of Florida within one year of appointment.

Preferences

Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Makes effective use of the latest technologies required for success in the role; grasps the main terminology. Learns and adopts new technologies, although may require some time to master the changes.

Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Knows when to act independently and when to escalate issues. Integrates various inputs, decision criteria, and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.

Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently but knows when to ask for help.

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Generally follows defined and communicated standards, methods, and procedures. Seeks advice and finds ways to work better within processes. Makes some reasonable suggestions to improve work methods.

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.

Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Takes advantage of available opportunities to update knowledge, skills, and abilities and to apply them on the job. Seeks guidance concerning opportunities and resources for continuous learning and development.

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.