Description

SALARY: $5,381 – $6,538/month
FILING DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

THE POSITION
RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS 
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.

Water Distribution/Production Specialist is the advanced level class which participates in the 
maintenance, construction and distribution of potable water for the production of ground water for the 
City's water systems. Incumbents may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays. 
Depending upon assignment, incumbents may be assigned work in distribution or groundwater 
production.

Two vacancies currently exist in the Department of Public Utilities - Water Division. Immediate and 
future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of six (6) months from the date the 
eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the 
examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) 
months.

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary 
Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and 
vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your 
retirement savings.
VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-14.66 hours per month.
SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $50 per month
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: To reimburse retirement medical insurance. 
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the 
state. Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of 
service. City employees do not participate in Social Security. 
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an 
employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System 
while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 
and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and 
alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at 
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

THE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to 
qualify for the examination and do not assure placement on the eligible list. 
High School Diploma or GED completion or satisfactory completion of the educational requirements 
necessary to obtain a valid Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade D2, issued by the California 
State Resources Control Board AND two (2) years of full-time work experience in the testing, 
cleaning, maintenance, inspection, repair, installation, replacement, construction, distribution and 
operation of water systems AND possession and continued maintenance of a valid Water Distribution 
Operator Certificate, Grade D2, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. 
Failure to maintain the valid certification shall be cause for termination from this class. 
Applicants must attach a copy of their valid D2 certification under Cover Letters and Attachments. 
Applicants lacking the documentation may be rejected.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License. Candidates 
considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving 
record. 

Depending on assignment area: 1) may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Class 
"A" or "B" California Driver's License with appropriate endorsements for entire term of employment, 2) 
may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Backflow Certificate by the California State Water 
Resources Control Board.

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview 
and a Department of Justice fingerprint scan prior to employment with the City of Fresno. 
Please note: Some positions have been designated as being 'safety sensitive' and require all eligibles 
offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that 
applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, 
the transportation of hazardous materials, or heavy equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a 
commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of 
employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term 
of employment in this class.

THE SELECTION PROCESS
The examination process may consist of the following: 
WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination will be administered which may 
test a candidate's knowledge of the materials, methods, practices equipment and tools used in the 
installation and maintenance of valves, hydrants, water lines, meters, regulators, pumps, surface 
water and ground water treatment equipment, distribution and water services, basic mathematical 
principles, ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form, ability to establish and maintain 
effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of assigned duties. 
The written examination schedule date is To Be Determined.

Candidates must achieve a passing score on the Written Examination to qualify for placement on the 
eligible list.

HOW TO APPLY
APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT 
www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please 
view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call 
(559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment 
application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All 
applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify 
we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's 
responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from 
the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically 
generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of 
submittal.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any 
reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY 
EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE
Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their 
application during the specified filing period. Evidence must be presented to indicate that the 
candidate was discharged honorably from the military service. Veterans, including City employees, 
must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit 
is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final 
score. 

EOE
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due 
to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in 
advance of the examination.