Utilities Specialist - Ft/pt

Definition

If you enjoy working outdoors with an exceptional team of people and are interested in performing water and wastewater utility services, including construction, maintenance, and related service activities, we encourage you to apply! Currently, there is one part-time vacancy in the Utilities Department. A commercial driver's licenses and water and /or wastewater certificates are desirable. This recruitment will fill full-time positions as well in the future.

Selection Components:

• Application Evaluation - Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis with the first review date of Tuesd ay, June 2 , 2026 or at 150 applications. Those candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their online application will be invited to a virtual interview.
  
• Virtual Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of June 8 , 2026 . Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list that may be used to fill future part-time and full-time vacancies as they occur.
  

Schedule:

• Part Time: This position may work up to 27 hours per week.
• If a Full-Time position becomes available, this position will work a 9/80 schedule.

Career Path:
This is the entry-level position in the Utilities Specialist classification series. The career path for this position is Senior Utilities Specialist, Utilities Crew Chief, and Utilities Supervisor.

Essential Duties

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of essential duties;

• Part-time Job Classification
• Full-time Job Classification

Qualifications

Please see the online job specification for a more detailed description of qualifications;

• Part-time Job Classification
• Full-time Job Classification

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year experience in construction or operation and/or repair of water, wastewater, or related utilities systems.

Education: High school graduation or equivalent. College level coursework in water utility science and/or environmental studies are desirable.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Depending on area of assignment, may also be required to obtain a valid California class A or B driver's license (with tank endorsements) within twelve months of employment.

Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Grade I Water Distribution certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or Grade I Wastewater Collection certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) is required within twelve months of employment. The specific certification required will depend on area of assignment.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach Employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

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• City of Newport Beach

• 949-644-3300

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