WATER METER ASSESSOR

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

WATER METER ASSESSOR, J13

CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Meter Services

Number of Positions: 3

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $68,676.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on September 29, 2025.

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMAN PLUMBERS UNION 130 (BARGAINING UNIT #16). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid on this position.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Conducts water rate assessments of properties to open new metered water accounts and establish water service including type of service as it pertains to meter controls, service size, and location upgrades.
• Establish new billing accounts as well as replacement of old services to ensure future correct billing.
• Make field visits to take lot and building measurements and counts plumbing fixtures on assessed property to ensure proper billing.
• Conducts inspections of demolished and vacant properties to verify status and to close accounts.
• Investigates reports of unbilled properties and takes appropriate measures based on findings.
• Requests meter examinations by plumbers and updates corresponding property records and adjusts bills accordingly.
• Documents problems encountered during inspections (e.g., unusual or illegal connections) and ensure problems are corrected.
• Responds to consumer inquiries and complaints regarding meter readings, assessed non-metered accounts, and water bills.
• Research customer records and provide information to field staff.
• Maintains records of new meter installations.
• Prepare work activity reports.
• Assists in training Water Rate Takers.
• Perform Rate Taker Duties as needed.
• Performs meter reading and testing duties as required.

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: Varies

Days: Varies

Hours: Varies

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of work experience as a Water Rate Taker; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required. Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability.

NOTE: A valid State of Illinois Driver's License is required.

NOTE: Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured, including a clause specifically insuring the City of Chicago from accident liability

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed Bid candidates possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor