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
Performs mid to high journey-level operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of complex water and wastewater treatment systems, processes and facilities. May provide daily leadership and direction to Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators I & II as delegated by Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Any combination of training and experience equivalent to three years of operation and maintenance of advanced, complex 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.
Wastewater Assignment:
- Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain a Grade 3 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Wastewater Treatment.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Oversees the operation and maintenance of plant equipment and processes related to water, wastewater and advanced water treatment systems during an assigned shift.
- Supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions, coaching and counseling, establishing performance goals, and writing performance evaluations.
- Works to maximize efficient operation of assigned water or wastewater facilities that include reclamation, advanced water treatment, arsenic treatment, conventional and micro-filtration treatment as well as operation of the Central Groundwater Treatment facility.
- Ensures facility appearance is acceptable and work environment is safe, clean and orderly by directing activities, such as washing equipment and machinery, painting, grounds maintenance and other custodial duties.
- Conducts facility tours for individuals and groups ranging from technical interest engineers to elementary school children.
- Performs and assists maintenance staff and basic facility maintenance of assigned facility as directed.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
- Most work is performed in plant/field settings, with occasional work done in an office environment.
- Operate equipment used in a modern conventional water or wastewater treatment plant.
- Perform laboratory procedures and maintenance functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements.
- Enter data into a computer terminal to calculate chemical usage.
- Use common hand tools such as: hammers, screwdrivers and pliers to operate equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
- Clean work area and equipment.
- Work around or uses potentially hazardous materials requiring the use of specialized equipment.
- 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 up to (50 pounds for a distance of 25 feet).
- Visual and muscular dexterity to operate a motor vehicle, equipment, hand tools and computer.
- Seldom sedentary and includes walking or moving. Work sometimes involves climbing elevations; requires moderate muscular exertion and lifting.
- Moderate 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.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
- Work rotating shifts, weekends, overtime and a call-out schedule.
- Travel to/from various work locations.
Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
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
- Drug Screen
- 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
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