WATER METER INSPECTOR
Water Meter Inspector is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.
The main requirement is 1 year of relevant experience.
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Water Meter Inspector is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
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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, performs varied tasks involved in the inspection of varied types of water meters; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work
- Visits factories, business establishments, institutions, and residences, and inspects, tests, and checks varied types of water meters.
- Inspects varied types of water meters to see whether the seal is intact, whether dirt or corrosion interferes with efficient meter operation, and whether the meter is damaged, and notes significant observations.
- Tests water meters by use of a testing machine.
- Makes special meter readings when needed.
- Prepares inspection notices and correspondence, and notifies water consumers of the date of prospective inspections.
- Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports of inspections.
- Establishes and maintains records and files.
- 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
One (1) year 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 methods, procedures, and devices used in inspecting, testing, and checking water meters.
- Knowledge of methods of locating defective operations of water meters.
- Ability to maintain records and files.
- Ability to work harmoniously with associates, superior officials, and members of the public. Ability to inspect, check, and test varied types of water meters.
- Ability to perform mechanical operations.
- Ability to determine the reasons for defective meter operations.
- Ability to make effective use of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- 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 the 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 the 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.