WR Trades Asc I, II, III - Investigations Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/4587018) Apply  WR Trades Asc I, II, III - Investigations Salary $34,789.00 - $63,256.00 Annually Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 24-02613 Department Department of Water Resources Opening Date 08/07/2024 Closing Date 9/21/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Job Description This position’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to investigating Water Resources assets. Employees in the Investigations workgroup generally work independently performing site visits to determine issues with assets and/or customer related issues. Employees interact face to face with customers, assisting in troubleshooting and resolving issues. Essential Duties + Inspecting equipment and materials in the field for proper installation, preventative maintenance, and potential problems or hazards + Using specialized equipment and computers to analyze data and enter fieldwork requests and work orders. + Assisting customers with on-site questions and concerns regarding utility services + Completing forms and reporting detailed activities and findings. + Investigating, researching, calling/meeting customer onsite to discuss finding. + Maintaining and stocking assigned vehicles with necessary equipment and materials used to complete tasks. + Working in confined spaces as well as continuous squatting, kneeling, lifting and excavating with shovels and other hand tools. + Performing other duties of a similar nature or level + Serving as a liaison between the County and citizens while coordinating utility repair Other Job Requirements/Information + This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing. + This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays. Grade The grade for this position B23(3). Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Water Resources Trades Associate I: This class is responsible for assisting with daily maintenance and repair of water distribution and collection lines. This position is a grade A12(3): + High School diploma or GED + Valid driver's license + Georgia commercial driver's license must be obtained within 1 year Water Resources Trades Associate II: This class is responsible for having specialized knowledge in area of assignment, researching problems, and maintaining work reports. This position is a grade B213. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. This position is a Grade B21(3): + High School diploma or GED + Two years of related work experience + An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will be considered + Valid driver's license + Georgia commercial driver's license must be obtained within 1 year + Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 6 months Water Resources Trades Associate III: This class is responsible for serving as a lead to lower staff and is proficient in most areas of assignment; some positions may supervise limited staff or serve as a lead worker in the absence of the supervisor. This position is a safety sensitive position and will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. This position is a Grade B23(3): + High School Diploma or G.E.D. + Four years of related work experience; + Valid Driver's License from state of residency. + Valid Georgia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) must be obtained within 12 months; + Confined Space Certification must be obtained within 12 months; Additional Certifications & Qualifications: + CPR/First Aid Certificate must be obtained within 6 months; + Road Flagging Certificate must be obtained within 12 months; + Trenching and Excavation Certificate must be obtained within 12 months. + Water Distribution and/or Wastewater Collection License must be obtained within 12 months. For information related to position specific Essential Duties, Knowledge and Skills and Physical requirements, click one of the below links: + Water Resources Trades Associate I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/newprint/19489) + Water Resources Trades Associate II + Water Resources Trades Associate III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/classspecs/18774?keywords=wr%20trades&pagetype=classSpecifications) Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/water) . Additional Information About Gwinnett County Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs. The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022. Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents. The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values. In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate. Vision Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives! Mission Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services. Values Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles. Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability. Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all. Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities. Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience. Hiring Process Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below: + Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess) + FAQs Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law. For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com. Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 How many years of related plumbing/construction work experience do you have? + none + less than 1 year + 1 year to less than 2 years + 2 years to less than 3 years + 3 years to less than 4 years + 4 years or more 02 Describe your experience. If none, type N/A. 03 Do you have any experience in Water, Sewer and/or Stormwater Maintenace and repair? Please briefly describe your experience. 04 Do you have experience(s) with the face-to-face customers regarding utilities? Please give examples. 05 How much experience do you have in water and sewer system design, review or inspection? Please list number of years and specific experience. 06 Do you have experience with GIS? If so, please explain. 07 Do have a Commercial Driver's License? + Yes + No 08 If answered 'No" to the above question, do you have the ability to obtain a CDL within 12 months of being hired? Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com