Meter Services Specialist I Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/jobs/newprint/4417305) Apply Meter Services Specialist I Salary$26.81 - $30.70 HourlyLocation Henderson, NVJob TypeFull TimeJob Number0225MAR24-TC-DMKDepartmentUtility ServicesOpening Date03/11/2024Closing Date3/25/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
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Position OverviewThe 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.This recruitment is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill multiple vacancies for the classification of Meter Services Specialist I in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.Under general supervision, performs specialized duties in meter reading, meter maintenance, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), customer response, and conservation awareness relating to water and wastewater in the Department of Utility Services; performs related duties as assigned.Additional Position Information:The schedule for this position will be Monday - Thursday, 6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates.Click here (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/henderson/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1069098&headerfooter=0) to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/utility-services) to learn more about the Utility Services Department.Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or the equivalent
Two (2) years of full-time work experience in any of the following or in a combination of any of the following: general maintenance, landscape maintenance, or customer service
Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. The required work experience must have included direct customer /public contact
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
Employee may be expected to obtain certification and/or training through the City of Henderson in full-face air-purifying respirator and confined space entry
Employee must maintain certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position
Desirable: State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I certification
Desirable: AWWA OR American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
Required Documents/Assessment InformationDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application2) State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade I certification, AWWA OR American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification (if applicable)Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument?id=3178) for attachment instructions.ASSESSMENT DATES:Performance Examination (Weighted 100%) -Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (if needed)(Best-Qualified Candidates)Selection Interview - Tuesday, April 9, 2024(Top-Scoring Candidates)All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.Selection ProcessThe selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADATeamsters Contract Benefits SummaryINSURANCE
Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
Employer paid Long Term Disability.
Employer paid Term Life Insurance - $75,000 Life Insurance on employee.
Employee Assistance Program.
Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%.
RETIREMENT
Employer paid Membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
No Social Security tax on employee's wages.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:
The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform.
A shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear safety shoes.
PAID LEAVE
Vacation
Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond.
Sick Leave
Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire.
Bereavement Leave
Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson.
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year.
Two (2) floating holidays per year.
WORK WEEK
Four day, 9.5 hour work day, 38 hour work week.
Three day, 12 hour work day, 38 hour work week for certain positions.
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
IRC 401A Deferred Compensation Plan (new/re-hired employees only)
IRC125 Plan Flexible Benefits Plan
Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
Employee Network Membership
Revised 07/18