Water Systems Specialist

Job Description:

Water Systems Specialist

Description

Water Systems Specialist
at The City of Fort Worth
Water/WW

Pay Range: $33.21/hr. - $41.51/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Friday, October 31, 2025

Workdays & Hours: 12-hour Shift; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Water Systems Specialist job is available with the City of Fort Worth in the Plant Operations Division of the Water Department. The selected candidate will supervise, coordinate, and review the work of subordinate employees responsible for operating one of four Water Treatment Plants and other related facilities; review daily reports related to work performed by employees; inspect and ensure proper operation of all water treatment plant processes and related facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure that operational, maintenance, and safety procedures are followed at all times; initiate corrective actions to ensure efficient water quality; inspect work in progress; provide advice and assistance to technical staff as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college in engineering
• Four (4) years of responsible experience in water treatment including one (1) year of lead supervisory experience
• Possession of a Class "B" Water Treatment license
• State of Texas Driver License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a large water treatment plant greater than 5 MGD
• Possession of a TCEQ Class "A" Water Treatment Plant Operator License is preferred.
• Water plant or field environment
• General knowledge of SCADAdistribution system
• Experience with WIMS, Maximo, ArcGis etc.

The Water Systems Specialist responsibilities include:

• Supervises staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment.
• Participates in the requisition of materials and supplies; and compiles specifications for equipment and contracts.
• Provide leadership and guidance to key personnel as part of professional development through administration of an effective training program.
• Record and maintain detailed information on the operation of the water plant and compare the results with goals, regulatory and environmental standards
• Inspects water treatment plant pumping stations, storage reservoirs and associated facilities to identify maintenance needs and ensure operational, maintenance and safety procedures are followed.
• Coordinates with plant or distribution staff to make changes or adjustments to stay in compliance with all pertinent regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions.

Medium work - Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

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Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.

Closing Date/Time: Friday, October 31, 2025

Salary:

$33.21/hr. - $41.51/hr.