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TOWN OF NORTH KINGSTOWN
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Applications are being accepted in the Office of the Personnel Manager, Town Municipal Offices, 100 Fairway Drive, North Kingstown, RI 02852 for the following position:
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
WATER DEPARTMENT
Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, conducts necessary maintenance and repairs of all Town water related infrastructure facilities. Day- to-day operation and maintenance of physical infrastructure, facilities, equipment, vehicles and materials associated with reading water meters. Carries out required repairs, installation and/or relocation of water meter and related equipment. Maintain accurate inventory of water meters, fittings, and associated parts. When required, performs routine and emergency operation and maintenance functions on system infrastructure, facilities and equipment associated with supply, storage and distribution of water in all weather conditions and at times other than normally scheduled working hours as needed. Responds to customer inquiries.
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. Ability to gain thorough knowledge of Water Department rules and regulations. Mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of water meters, valves, and fittings. Ability to work in confined spaces in all weather conditions. Must have oral and written communication skills necessary to complete reports and engage with the public. Must gain proficiency with Town’s automated meter reading systems. Grade I Certification – Water Distribution and Treatment required within 1 year. Maintain valid driver’s license.
Salary: $23.85-$27.07/ hour plus benefits
Application period closes March 19, 2025
EOE
Deputy Director of Water Supply
The Town of North Kingstown, RI (population 26,000) located on scenic Narragansett Bay seeks qualified applicants for position of Deputy Director of Water Supply. Water system is medium sized, and groundwater supplied. Source of supply includes 11 wells (180 to 1,400 GPM) located in 3 aquifers, 5 storage facilities with 181 miles of distribution system piping and approximately 10,200 service connections. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting the director in the oversight of the Department of Water Supply and Wastewater Management District
- Performing various types of sampling and data workup
- Attending advisory committee meetings
- Maintaining facilities’ record keeping.
- Working with the public in resolving various issues
Required for interested candidates:
- Experience operating in a municipal water system
- Experience in sample collection
- Familiarity with relevant federal and state drinking water quality regulations
- Ability to prepare and update various types of written documents and spreadsheets
- Strong communication skills and is comfortable talking with the public
- Within 6 months of employment must possess and maintain Rhode Island Treatment Operator II and Distribution III licenses, or at the least licenses equal to that required by State. Having these licenses, certifications at time of application preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in applicable field
Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 and is commensurate with experience.
Position open until December 10, 2024. Submit resume and cover letter to:
Town of North Kingstown
Attn: Personnel Office
100 Fairway Drive
North Kingstown, Rhode Island 02852
E-mail: employment@northkingstownri.gov