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Water Systems Operator Jobs
Company | City of Phoenix |
Address | , Phoenix, 85003, Az |
Employment type | FULL_TIME |
Salary | |
Expires | 2023-06-09 |
Posted at | 1 year ago |
The City is offering a $4,200 hiring incentive to new hires for Water Systems Operator which will be paid in accordance with A.R. 2.55.
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation’s largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.
The Water Systems Operator performs daily monitoring and control of staffed and non-staffed water works facilities through the operation of a central computerized system, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). Duties include monitoring drinking water storage and flow at the City's surface water treatment plants and remote water facilities to determine water production and pumping needs; interacting with supervisors regarding current water demands to determine daily plant production requirements; communicating with outside agencies; and monitoring operational set points and alarm levels.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Knowledge of the City of Phoenix water distribution system and remote facilities.
SALARY
$20.91 (minimum) - $30.65 (maximum) hourly / $43,492.80 - $63,752.00 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $63,752.00 depending upon qualifications.
BENEFITS
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Paid time off includes 12.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
For more details, visit: Unit 003 Benefits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a Grade 3 Arizona Department of Environmental Quality Water Distribution Certification at time of hire and obtain a Grade 4 Water Distribution System Operator certification by the end of the probationary period.
- If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (http://www.azdeq.gov) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
- This position requires working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here.
- Including experience with multiple pressure zones, pumping stations, large water storage reservoirs, transmission mains, well operation, elevated water tanks, metering stations, remote chlorination equipment, and large diameter control valves.
- Shift work will be assigned on a rotational basis.
- These positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- If you possess certification from another state or jurisdiction, please contact the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (http://www.azdeq.gov) for Arizona Request for Operator Certification Reciprocity procedures and certification equivalency.
- Three years of experience in the operation of a large public water system (serving 50,000 persons or more);
- The City job description can be found here.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Highschool diploma or GED.
- Experience with data logging and excel spreadsheets.
- Related training for ADEQ certification maintenance.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes April 19, 2023. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and generates a one time use only list. Once interviews are conducted and candidates are selected, this job posting will be considered closed and candidates will no longer be in consideration for the position applied for. This posting will not result in any ongoing eligibility list.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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REFERENCE
Water Systems Operator, JC:50790, ID#49778, 04/05/2023, USM, RG, Benefits:003
Building the Phoenix of tomorrow.
City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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