(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Collects and analyzes water resource data by collecting and analyzing aquifer pumping test data, regional hydrologic and geologic data; coordinating with Finance Department-Revenue Collection Specialist to extract pertinent residential and non residential water billing and use; performing complex hydrologic and engineering calculations, coordinating with Utilities Operations staff to collect data; maintaining hydrograph information, providing hydrologic and/or geologic support for field investigations, and providing field oversight of contractors during drilling and construction of water supply wells.

2

S

Provides water resource technical support by completing water management regulatory permit applications, reviewing water resource studies and evaluations, preparing and evaluating water resource, supply and demand studies, creating reports on City water use, managing and administering contracts, and providing input and coordinating data for annual budget development.

3

S

Provides water resource management planning by assisting in the development of the Water Resources Master Plan, and acting as secondary liaison to regional water planning meetings.

4

L

Providing water resource hydrologic computer modeling by maintaining and updating the groundwater hydrologic computer model in support of compliance and planning, interfacing with Utilities-GIS staff to coordinate data analysis, coordinating with Arizona Department of Water Resources-Hydrology Computer Modeling staff, and coordinating with other entities for regional continuity.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over one year up to and including three years experience.

Supervision

Work requires the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, volunteers or temporary employees.

Human Collaboration Skills

Decisions regarding implementation of policies may be made. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations.  Contacts may involve stressful, negative interactions with the public requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies.  There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties.  Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has limited fiscal responsibility.  May assist in the collection of data in support of recommendations for departmental budget allocations.  May monitor division or program/project level budget and expenditures.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Advanced - Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Geologist-in-training or engineer-in-training with the Arizona Board of Technical Registration

Valid Drivers License

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Making presentations, observing work site, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

F

To other departments/offices, around work site

Lifting

F

Supplies, files

Carrying

O

Supplies

Pushing/Pulling

O

File drawers, equipment

Reaching

F

For supplies, for files

Handling

C

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad, calculator

Kneeling

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

Bending

O

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

F

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

R

Step stools

Balancing

R

On step stools

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving, observing work site

Hearing

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

C

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

O

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

F

Emergency Situation

N

Frequent Change of Tasks

O

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

R

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

F

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

R

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center