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Duties include coordinating and implementing the department's technical training program and overseeing all licensing training for Irving Water. Responsibilities include delivering training, coordinating with outside vendors, purchasing training materials, managing the partnership with IISD for career and technical education, and supporting water conservation initiatives through public education and the City's leak detection program. As a program lead, this position provides technical guidance to two to five employees. An Associate degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Water Operations Management, or a related field plus three years of water distribution system experience, including at least one year each in water operations and wastewater operations required. A valid Texas driver's license, a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution License (with the ability to obtain a Class B within two years), a TCEQ Level II Wastewater License (with the ability to obtain Level III within two years), and the ability to meet qualifications required for TCEQ approved water/wastewater licensing instructor are also required. A résumé must be submitted with the application.

PAY GRADE GG20 / FULL PAY RANGE

$29.47 - $41.52 PER HOUR The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. Click here to access the list of job titles. As a leader in water quality management, Irving Water Utilities strives to implement water quality protection standards and practices for its facilities and projects, and to maintain and implement state and federal water quality standards to a growing population of over 200,000. Water Utilities implements innovative and effective actions designed to provide excellent water quality and achieve high environmental leadership goals. Irving's role as a water quality leader is to ensure the highest level of environmental protection for the Irving community. Our staff participates in activities and events and serves on committees to facilitate the protection, improvement and good stewardship of watersheds in North Central Texas. The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.