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Position Title

Water and Sewerage Technical Officer

Position Number

WU10239

Department

Works & Utilities

Classification

Level 6, Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award 2017 and Winton Shire Council Enterprise Bargain Agreement 2019 as varied ($94,723.16- $100,760.92 per annum).

Terms of employment

Permanent Full time

Supporting documents

• Employee Code of Conduct
• Workplace Health & Safety Responsibilities
• Winton Shire Council Drug and Alcohol Policy

Winton Shire Council’s Corporate Values are:

Accountability:

The ethical concept associated with responsibility, enforcement, blameworthiness, transparent process, liability, and other terms associated with being answerable for the trust that is bestowed by those whom we serve.

Effectiveness:

The idea of carrying out a program or process that is entirely adequate to accomplish the purpose that has been identified as a goal or aspiration.

Efficiency:

The concept that in the process of pursuing or effecting any program, procedures, or task where all wastage is minimised.

Sustainability:

Is the capacity to maintain a certain process or state indefinitely? When applied in an economic context, a business is sustainable if it has accepted its practices for the use of renewable resources and is accountable for the environmental impact of its activities.

Meaningful Community Engagement:

Encompasses the principle of seeking the views and opinions of the Community. This is to be through an effective committee system and public consultation process as part of Council’s decision making methodology.

Good Governance:

This describes the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented), hereby, public institutions conduct public affairs, manage public resources, and guarantee the realisation of human rights. Good governance accomplishes this in a manner essentially free of abuse and corruption and with due regard for the rule of law.

Ethical and Legal Behaviour:

Ethical behaviour is characterised by honesty, fairness, and equity in all interpersonal relationships. Ethical behaviour respects the dignity, diversity and rights of individuals and groups of people. When coupled with legal behaviours there is an expectation that there will be a penalty for conduct that breaches any law statute or regulation.

Organisational relationships

Reports to:

Directly: Senior Plumber

Indirectly: Director of Works

Supervision of:

No supervision applicable

Internal Liaisons

Management, Council Staff and Council Departments as required.

External liaisons

Winton Shire Community, RAPADWSA, Consultants, DRDMW

Position objectives

The position of WATER AND SEWERAGE TECHNICAL OFFICER is to work closely in conjunction with the Senior Plumber and co-manage and co-operate the Water and Sewerage reticulation systems and assets.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Director of Works on Councils operations and strategies, policies and procedures.

Work includes:

• Assisting Council develop operational plans and procedures within a broader strategic context.

Assist with routine operations:

• Water sampling, recording keeping and reporting.
• Water and sewerage operations and internal reporting mechanisms.
• Assistance in delivering outcomes prescribed by Winton’s Drinking Water Quality Management Plan.
• Maintain GIS in conjunction with external consultants .

Research, project manage and deliver small projects under guidance from the Director of Works.

Specifications, tendering and procurement of small projects under guidance from the Director of Works.

NOTING:

Considerable emphasis is placed on professional development and career advancement to increase core skill sets and management abilities.

Qualifications/Licences/Tickets required

Mandatory

• Certificate IV or Diploma in Water Operation (or working towards the same or equivalent qualifications – see requirements below)
• General Safety Induction (White Card)
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle under a C class licence.

Desirable

• Senior First Aid Certificate .
• Tertiary qualification in environmental science or engineering or related field.

Additional requirements and working conditions

The following requirements and working conditions will be necessary in this role:

• Adhere to the Council Employee Code of Conduct applies to this position.
• Travel within the shire area to carry out duties .
• Travel to conferences and regional meetings.
• Participate in training provided for mandatory qualifications.

Statement of key responsibilities and duties

The following key responsibilities may be modified from time to time to ensure the expected outcomes are coordinated with Council’s operational and corporate plans.

The Water and Sewerage Technical Officer position is a ‘hands on’ role within the Water & Sewerage Department.

The key responsibilities of the position are:

• Manage the delivery of the business plan.
• Manage the delivery of the DWQMP
• Develop and maintain contemporary management systems and plans for water, sewerage & waste. This will largely relate to developing an overall operational manual for water and sewerage and creating/assisting with timetabling and scheduling work from that manual as required.
• Coordinate and assist Council GIS consultants in maintaining and updating the ESRI Online registry.
• Technical oversight of water testing and chemistry for the Council recreational facilities. - Including monitoring daily/weekly pool operations (bather load vs chlorine used for example) and learning how to operate the pool in terms of chemistry and filtration. - Waltzing Matilda Centre water treatment plant, HVAC system, CO2 detection, fire detection, grease traps etc.
• Carry out microbial analysis and report using Council equipment (training provided)
• Assist with technical requirements of SWIMs and SWIMs data entry.
• Run SCADA – data, extraction and analysis and reporting.
• Implement programs for inspection/testing of electrical and pump systems.
• Assist plumbers in technical requirements.
• Assist with preparation of risk assessments and carry out toolbox talks with staff.
• Ensure a high standard of service is provided in all dealings with management, staff and customers.
• Participate in project meetings and provide specialist advice.

Other duties appropriate to the role and directed by the supervisor.

Key selection criteria

The applicant’s suitability for this role will be assessed against the following competencies:

Selection Criteria 1

Demonstrated ability and considerable experience in most facets of the water and sewerage industry (preferable in a Local Government environment) and be partially conversant in the requirements of the relevant legislation and standards.

Selection Criteria 2

Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, establish work priorities and meet deadlines including a sound understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunity and Workplace, Health and Safety principles and practices.

Selection Criteria 3

Demonstrated ability to learn new skills and participate in training and upskilling opportunities.

Selection Criteria 4

Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal with a proven ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in sometimes very sensitive/confidential situations.

Selection Criteria 5

Computer skills in Word, Excel, Outlook and internet research

Other relevant information

• The selected applicant will be required to supply a Criminal History Check with reimbursement costs to be provided by Council.
• This position will be subject to a minimum probationary period of three (3) months. The applicant’s employment will undergo a review at the end of the probationary period and a recommendation will be made to the Chief Executive Officer regarding permanent employment in the position.
• The selected applicant may be required to provide Winton Shire Council with a recent photograph of the person, at the time of the person’s induction, for the purpose of creating a Winton Shire Council Employee Identity Card. Under [s 138A] of the Queensland Local Government Act 2009 the employee has a legal obligation to hand any such identity card/s back to the employer within twenty-one days of termination of employment unless the employee has a reasonable excuse.

In the event of organisational change or restructure, Council may require employees to undertake other roles for which they are qualified and capable of performing.