Tucson Water Communications Center
Recruitment #2104-4004-001
Date Opened | 4/12/2021 12:00:00 AM |
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Close Date | 4/16/2021 11:59:00 PM |
HR Analyst | Jocelyn D. Maez |
Analyst Phone/Email | 520.837.2113/Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov |
Salary | $15.05 - $21.79/hour * * Salary in accordance with Administrative Directives * * |
Salary Grade | 102 |
Department | Tucson Water |
Job Type | Open to All Applicants (External, Internal) |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
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Tucson Water is the second largest water utility in Arizona, serving over 730,000 customers over a 390 square mile service area. Tucson Water is recognized internationally as a leader in water conservation, sustainability, and service. Our employees are proud stewards our community’s most precious natural resource, working to embody the utility’s motto of “Pride In Service.”
The Water Communications Operator in the Tucson Water Department is skilled in communications and dispatching work. Responsibilities include effectively dispatching Water service crews and personnel in response to customer complaints, work orders, requests for routine services, and in emergency situations.
This position works in a high-stress environment requiring excellent multi-tasking, organization, and customer service skills. Successful performers in this position prefer a fast-paced energetic environment and a job that requires extreme attention to detail. They can prioritize assignments quickly and readily adapt to changing circumstances. They accept a shift work position knowing the schedule may be quite different from that of relatives and friends — while at the same time learning to appreciate and take advantage of what a shift work lifestyle has to offer.
Operating hours are Monday – Friday from 6:30 am – 9 pm, and shift examples are 6:30 am – 2:30 pm, 9 am – 5:30 pm, and 12:30 pm – 9 pm.
Currently hiring for evening shift working 12:30 pm – 9 pm and will cover nights and day shifts as needed. Times are subject to change to meet the business needs.
* * Shift differential pay of $1.00 per hour for time worked between 6 pm – 6 am. * *
Examples of essential duties may include but are not limited to:
Minimum Education Level & Type: 6 months post High School
Minimum Experience Qualifications: At least 1 year experience in communications support by responding to field personnel, prioritizing calls, and dispatching personnel
Valid and unrestricted Class D - Driver’s License
An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the ability to successfully perform the essential functions may be considered.
The ideal candidates will possess the above minimum qualifications as well as relevant experience in the areas listed below:
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Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in a virtual Oral Board Interview.
Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List. An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:
This recruitment will establish a civil service list that may be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.
Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List. If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to Jocelyn.Maez@tucsonaz.gov. The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.
If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please contact Jocelyn D. Maez at 520.837.2113 at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.
To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.
The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.
Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.