Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Public Works Department Hiring Pay Range: $24.84 to $31.05 per hour plus benefits (New employees start at the beginning of pay range) Pay Grade: 111 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (eligible for over time) Full Pay Range: $24.84 to $37.26 Deadline to Apply: 03/20/2023 Position Summary: Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable, and professional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to operate and maintain one wastewater treatment facility, and to mentor less experienced operators. Under direct supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent, coordinates a variety of programs and activities, including work assignments, safety training, data entry, leading projects, and coworkers, ordering materials, reporting issues to supervisors, taking charge in the absence of Supervision - while working closely with others within the Division. The Senior Plant Operator is a working position with a lead role excluding

personnel actions, e.g., performance conversations, approving leave requests, and taking disciplinary action Distinguishing Characteristics: The ideal candidate will possess good leadership skills, supervisory/management potential and technical skills to provide direction and guidance for the Operations staff in the spirit of teamwork and collaboration. This position is mainly field work with limited administrative duties to assist administration, respond to emergency situations, and lead staff Essential Duties: Lead operators to safely operate and maintain wastewater treatment plants, ensure compliance with permits; regulate process controls; and maintain plant efficiency Assuming the duties of the Supervisor during absences; performing plant operations and administrative duties of both positions when required; collecting samples; performing analysis on wastewater samples for process monitoring and reportable analysis; monitoring the operation of the plant, adjusting plant valves, flows, and return rates; adjusting chemical dosages as needed; running various analytical tests; calibrating and maintaining lab and equipment; operating the sludge press and conventional areas of the plant; entering data from lab analysis; and conducting laboratory testing Other responsibilities include assisting with training and mentoring less experienced operators; working within budget guidelines; performing general and preventative plant maintenance; ensuring discharged water is good quality; ordering supplies and chemicals for treatment; properly maintaining buildings and grounds; assisting with maintenance and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment; Any other duties as assigned Qualifications: Education and/or Experience: A High School Diploma or Equivalent; Grade III Arizona Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification or must obtain within one (1) year; and three (3) years experience as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator; have excellent troubleshooting skills, be able to think "outside the box" to resolve problems, build interpersonal relationships, and promote a positive work environment Employee Core Beliefs: City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice Knowledge, Skill and Abilities: Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules and/or ordinances Knowledge of Department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures Knowledge of Laboratory methods; Sampling techniques and procedures Knowledge of Basic biology, chemistry, and wastewater treatment principles; Safe work practices; Occupational hazards with wastewater; Chemicals used in wastewater treatment, and General building & grounds maintenance Skill in Leading, training and motivating employees Skill in Operating and maintaining wastewater treatment plant equipment Skill in Performing simple laboratory analysis Skill in Following oral and written instruction; Referring responses to inquiries and complaints to management Skill in Written and verbal communications for administrative and technical purposes Ability to Operate wastewater and reclaimed water treatment processes and equipment; Ability to Collect and analyze samples and interpret results; Ability to Collect and report data; Ability to interpret plant performance data and make process and equipment adjustments as required; Ability to use SCADA/PLC systems, computerized maintenance management system, and other similar computer programs Ability to read, understand and apply technical manuals and work instructions to maintenance and operation activities Ability to read and understand various drawings and schematics; Detect, identify, and report operational malfunctions and problems and offer recommendations for resolution Ability to perform analytical test methods Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools Ability to troubleshoot treatment processes and equipment and recommend appropriate actions Ability to operate motor vehicles and equipment such as forklifts and commercial vehicles Ability to perform mathematical calculations Ability to perform with minimum supervision Ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive and provide work direction Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include: · Drug screening · Motor vehicle records check · Criminal background screening City of Prescott Contact Information 201 N. Montezuma Street, Suite 207 Prescott, AZ 86301 Email: hr@prescott-az.gov Website: www.prescott-az.gov Phone: 928-777-1410 / Fax: 928-777-1213 Major Benefits For Full-Time Regular Employees: Paid time off; ten paid holidays and one floating holiday per year; employee and/or family health and life insurance; short term and long term disability; Arizona State Retirement and Social Security contributions; other optional benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance. PROBATION: Each employee must satisfactorily serve an established probationary period. NOTE: When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the selection process. In accordance with A.R.S. 23 - 493, this position has been identified as "Safety Sensitive". The City of Prescott is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.