ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR WATER METER READING
Assistant Supervisor Water Meter Reading sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
It asks for 2 years of relevant experience.
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction of Supervisor Water Meter Reading, assists the supervisor and works with a group of employees engaged in the reading of water meters; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Assists in the establishment and development of working plans and procedures for the reading of water meter.
- Provides instructions and assignments to subordinates.
- Reviews and corrects water meter readings prior to billing.
- Responds to complaints from consumers regarding meter malfunction and makes water bill adjustments.
- Conducts house inspections, sprinkler inspections and cross connections.
- Removes water meters to determine the causes for malfunctioning and prepare charge sheets.
- Assists in supervising in obtaining, storage, safeguarding and use of needed materials, equipment and supplies.
- Assists in keeping records of personnel, time spent, work done, materials used and charges to be made.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
Two (2) years of experience in the reading, repair or installation of water meters.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of the methods used to read water meter indicators.
- Knowledge of the methods used to compute water consumption.
- Knowledge of the methods used to accurately record water consumption.
- Knowledge of water meter operations.
- Ability to explain the basic operation of a water meter when requested by consumers.
- Ability to handle complaints.
- Ability to inspect water meters at places of installation and note significant facts that may lead to malfunctioning meters.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.