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Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Frederick, MD
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : POS-41-24
Department : Water Treatment
Opening Date : 04 / 08 / 2024
Closing Date : 4 / 22 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Job Summary
At The City of Frederick, we value diversity and the respect, engagement, and productivity an inclusive environment produces.
We seek to consistently improve internal and external customer satisfaction, innovate, and expand capability of services, and be a government that practices equality, equity, and fairness.
We invite you to bring your skills, abilities, and knowledge to The City of Frederick and be a valued addition to a workforce that we know is our greatest asset.
Frederick is a progressive, richly diverse, and authentically charming city. Recognized as one of the best places to live in Maryland, Frederick is surrounded by mountain views and centrally located about 45 miles north of Washington D.
C. and 45 miles west of Baltimore, MD.
JOB SUMMARY :
This skilled, technical position is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a Water Treatment Plant facility with the primary responsibility being maintaining compliance with the requirements by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), City of Frederick and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Our Water Treatment Plants operate 24-hours a day, 365-days a year with eight-hour shifts that may vary. Shifts include night, weekend and holiday work schedules.
The person in this position must be able to regularly work beyond the scheduled work shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and to travel to various seminars or training classes as required;
staying current in the water treatment profession. The person in this position is considered essential personnel and will be required to respond to emergencies as directed by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I
$22.46 - $24.71 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
High school education, general education diploma (GED) or equivalent.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND / OR LICENSES :
Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required.
The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Ability to obtain an Operator In Training Water Treatment Class 4 (T-4) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Water Works and Waste Systems Operators within 45 days of hire.
The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication / Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) :
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR II
$24.15 - $26.57 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND / OR LICENSES :
Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required.
The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Ability to obtain an Operator In Training for Water Treatment Class 4 (T-4) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Water Works and Waste Systems Operators within 45 days of hire.
The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication / Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) :
Knowledge of basic mathematics skills which include arithmetic functions, area calculations and estimation.
Intermediate knowledge of computers and their applications, especially skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SCADA applications such as Citect and PLC's
OTHER DESIRABLES :
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR III
$25.96 - $28.56 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Making necessary adjustments to the process and / or flow production.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND / OR LICENSES :
Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required.
The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Ability to obtain an Operator In Training for Water Treatment Class 4 (T-4) certificate issued by the Maryland Board of Water Works and Waste Systems Operators within 45 days of hire.
The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication / Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) :
must be able to solve mathematical word problems and set up and solve difficult water treatment formulas.
Knowledge and understanding of MDE and OSHA Regulations as well as the safe operating limits of equipment used in the operation of Water Treatment.
OTHER DESIRABLES :
WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR IV
$27.91 - $30.70 per hour
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Promptly notifies the Superintendent and / or Assistant Superintendent of potential compliance and safety issues.
QUALIFICATIONS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES AND / OR LICENSES :
Vehicle Operator's license with satisfactory driving record that meets insurability standards of the City's insurance carrier is required.
The employee must maintain the license for the duration of their employment.
Class IV Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by Maryland Board of Water Works and Waste Systems Operators. The employee must maintain the certification for the duration of their employment.
REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication / Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.) :
must possess the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry such as linear, area and volume measurements; must be able to solve mathematical word problems and set up and solve difficult wastewater formulas.
OTHER DESIRABLES :
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a plant and field setting and operate assigned equipment.
The incumbent must continuously move about, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, lift objects weighing up to 10 lbs. from below waist level to above shoulder level and transport for distances up to 100 yards.
Use fine finger dexterity to operate tools and controls, firm grasp to lift and carry objects. The incumbent must frequently remain in a stationary position, stand, reach, twist at waist, upward and downward flexion of neck, side-to-side turning of neck.
lift objects weighing 11-25 lbs. from below waist level to above shoulder level and transporting up to 100 yards. The incumbent must occasionally climb, push / pull, lift objects weighing from 26-50 lbs.
from below waist level to above shoulder level and transport for distances up to 10 yards. The incumbent must infrequently crawl, lift objects weighing from 51-100 lbs.
below and at waist level, with assistance, and transport for distances up to 10 feet with assistance and rolling cylinders / barrels weighing up to 450 pounds transporting for distances up to 10 yards.
color perception test. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range (roughly 20 Hz - 20 kHz) with or without correction.
Other : Safety regulations prohibit incumbents from wearing contact lenses or from wearing beards or other facial hair that prevents a proper respirator fit.
Incumbent must pass the annual respirator physical and fit testing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITION : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
all types of weather and temperature conditions. Work and / or walk for long periods of time on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough, uneven terrain.
The work environment is informal, team-oriented, having both routine and variable tasks with variable pace and pressure.
Work is performed both indoors in plant area and outdoors in field and collateral facilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Frederick offers competitive benefits to eligible employees including a variety of insurance plan offerings and competitive paid leave offerings.
A summary of benefits can be found here :
INSURANCE AND VOLUNTARY BENEFITS :
Medical Plans : Eligible City employees may choose from three (3) medical insurance plans through CIGNA..
Dental Plans : Eligible City employees may choose from two (2) dental insurance plans.
Vision Plan : Eligible City Employees may elect vision plan coverage through EYE MED.
Premium Rates for Fiscal Year 2020 :
Do you possess a High School Diploma or GED equivalent?
How much experience do you possess working at a Class 4 facility?
Do you possess a Vehicle Operator's license with a satisfactory driving record?
Do you possess a Class IV Water Treatment Operator Certification issued by the Maryland Board of Water Works and Waste Systems Operators?
Please provide an example of your knowledge and understanding of EPA, MDE, City and OSHA Regulations, requirements of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), as well as the safe operating limits of equipment used in the operation of Water Treatment?
Are you familiar with Microsoft Office Suite at an intermediate level and SCADA applications such as Citect and PLCs?
What is your professional and personal experience engaging and working with diverse populations?
Required Question
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