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 Treatment Plant Operator II, III, or IV performs a variety of skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's water or wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity.
Essential Functions
Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:
- Maintains and operates plant equipment and processes related to water, wastewater, and advanced water treatment systems on an assigned shift.
- Prioritizes activities between different treatment facilities and systems, including operating valves, gates, pumps, and machinery manually, locally in automatic mode, or remotely via computerized control.
- Samples and analyzes influents/effluents, source water/product water, feed water, and permeate to detect quality variations, interpret lab results, and make appropriate adjustments.
- Operates assigned treatment facility to comply with local, state, and federal regulations and safety standards.
- Uses standard testing procedures to identify and resolve treatment process issues.
- Conducts tours, responds to emergencies, and maintains a safe, clean work environment.
- Assists maintenance staff and performs basic facility maintenance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
- The ability to demonstrate some basic knowledge of the principles involved in the operation of advanced, and complex water or wastewater treatment facilities.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
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.