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Water Treatment Plant Operator I

Company

City of Scottsdale
Address , Scottsdale, 85255, Az
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $26.31 - $32.03 an hour
Expires 2023-10-02
Posted at 9 months ago
Job Description

City of Scottsdale

Water Treatment Plant Operator I

SALARY

$26.31 - $32.03 Hourly

LOCATION

AZ 85255, AZ

JOB TYPE

Full-Time Regular

JOB NUMBER

FY2324-00019

DIVISION

WATER RESOURCES

DEPARTMENT

CHAPARRAL WATER TREATMENT PLANT

OPENING DATE

07/26/2023

CLOSING DATE

8/29/2023 11:59 PM Arizona

Introduction

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more.

About the Position:
Under direct oversight from a Water/Wastewater (W/WW) Treatment Plant Operator II, III & IV, the W/WW Treatment Plant Operator I performs a variety of skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's water or wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Please Note:
  • There are two positions available, one in the CAP Water Treatment Plant and Chaparral Water Treatment Plant. Candidates will be considered for either location.
  • First review of applications will be Friday, August 11, 2023.
  • Click here to review the entire W/WW Operator Treatment Plant II job description.
  • This position is being posted as a training opportunity ("underfill") to the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II position. Successful candidates must meet performance and certification requirements and be eligible to promote to W/WW Treatment Plant Operator II position within one year of hire or promotion.
    • Click here to review the entire W/WW Operator Treatment Plant II job description.
  • Based on the needs of the City, this posting will close when the positions have been filled.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
  • Pet Insurance
  • Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.17% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
  • For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.
  • Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
  • Bilingual pay compensation
  • Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
  • 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
  • City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 and Employer contribution
  • Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
  • Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
  • Criminal Background screening
  • 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
  • Drug Screen

Click here to review the entire W/WW Operator Treatment Plant I job description.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:
  • Ability to demonstrate some basic knowledge of the principles involved in the operation of advanced, and complex water or wastewater treatment facilities.
  • A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of advanced computerized systems such as those utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:
All Assignments:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
  • Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
Depending on job discipline obtain one of the following:
Water Assignment:
  • Must possess upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

  • Uses a variety of standard testing procedures to determine problems and any adjustments needed in the treatment process.
  • Samples and analyzes influents/effluents, source water/product water, feed water and permeate to detect quality variations, interpret laboratory results, reading sheets, process test, computerized data and information trends to identify variations in flow and water quality and make appropriate changes.
  • Operates assigned treatment facility to maintain day to day operation necessary to meet all required Local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to the production of reuse, ground injection and potable water and comply with prescribed operating and safety standards.
  • Maintains and operates plant equipment and processes related to water and advanced water treatment systems on an assigned shift. Prioritizes activities between the different treatment facilities and systems, including the operation of valves, gates, pumps and machinery manually, locally in automatic mode or remote via computerized control strategy.
  • Conducts tours of facilities; responds to plant emergencies; and maintains a safe, clean and orderly work environment.
  • Performs and assists maintenance staff and basic facility maintenance of assigned facility as directed.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

  • Work rotating shifts, weekends and a call-out schedule.
  • Exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, climbing stairs, lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
  • Exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease or pathogenic substances.
  • Perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals.
  • Lift and carry heavy materials weighting up to 50 pounds for distances of up to 25'.
  • Work around or uses potentially hazardous materials requiring the use of specialized equipment.
  • Works with highly hazardous chemicals such as chlorine, sulfuric acid and sulfur dioxide following strict ADOSH and Water Resources departmental guidelines.
  • Operate equipment used in a modern conventional water or wastewater treatment plant.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Agency

City of Scottsdale

Website

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Water Treatment Plant Operator I Supplemental Questionnaire

    QUESTION 1
    A High School diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a High School diploma / GED?
    Yes

    No

      QUESTION 2
      Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?
      Yes

      No

        QUESTION 3
        Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction. i. Interlock Device. ii. Court Mandated Restricted Hours. iii. Other Non-Medical Restriction(s).
        Yes

        No

          QUESTION 4
          Briefly describe your education, training and/or work experience that demonstrates basic knowledge of the principles involved in the operation of advanced, and complex water or wastewater treatment facilities. NOTE: If you don't have this education, training and/or work experience, write, "None."

            QUESTION 5
            Briefly describe your knowledge of advanced computerized systems such as those utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities. NOTE: If you don't have this knowledge, write "None."

              QUESTION 6
              Do you have or can you obtain through reciprocity upon hire or promotion, a Grade I Operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment? NOTE: If you answer yes to this question, you must include this in the "Licenses and Certifications" section of your application.
              Yes

              No


              * Required Question