TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover 
• 11 paid scheduled holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County HSA contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D benefit
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Vesting after 5 years of service (effective 7/1/2024)
• Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.

• Other employee paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, etc.

• Operate process equipment used in water treatment
• Operate distribution systems and water storage facilities
• Monitor and control chlorination, fluoridation, pH control, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration systems
• Operate associated treatment plant equipment (e.g. pumps, valves, blowers and filtration systems, engines, generators, etc.)
• Observe variations in operating conditions, meter and gauge readings, test results, etc.; maintain log of operations
• Perform routine laboratory tests to determine process control needs
• Compile and prepare reports for submission as mandated
• Assist with the maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and grounds
• Investigate customer complaints and concerns; aid in timely response and resolution
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Any single position may not be assigned all duties listed above, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• High school graduation or the equivalent
• Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
• Within 6 months of employment, employee must obtain a temporary class 4 water treatment certificate. Also within 6 months of hire, new employees must satisfy 50% of level 1 PLPR requirements.
• Employee has 2 years to attain PLPR level 2 requirements
• 2 years is the minimum time an employee must spend as a Trainee and Operator I
• This is an entry level position - no work experience or certification required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• General knowledge of mathematics, plumbing and electrical controls, with ability to accurately read gauges and meters
• Ability to accurately complete routine process control and/or laboratory tests
• Considerable knowledge of potential hazards associated with this work and appropriate safety precautions
• Effective written and spoken (English) communication skills, including the ability to prepare and maintain clear concise and accurate forms and reports, and the ability to give clear direction to other workers
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is constantly walking and climbing; frequently driving; and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing up to 40 pounds and reaching; rarely pulling up to 40 pounds
• While working in this position, the employee is constantly working indoors, outdoors, walking on uneven ground, working in hot temperatures (above 100 degrees) and cold temperatures (below 32 degrees); frequently working near machinery, chemicals or fumes and is required to wear protective equipment; occasionally works in noisy spaces; and rarely works in confined spaces and works at heights

• Available for varied shifts and varied workdays as assigned, and available for on-call response to emergency situations
• Promotion to higher classification is obtained by participating in and meeting specific criteria in the Division's Skill Based Classification program (on-the-job training)
• This position is subject to random drug testing
• This position is considered essential in the event of an emergency or other events as determined by DUSWM administration
• Annual Respirator fit testing will be conducted throughout employment as a requirement of this position
• In concert with the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002, verification of employment eligibility and a criminal background check will be conducted
• This position is designated as security-sensitive and requires a satisfactory background investigation, conducted by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, in accordance with established Frederick County policy

KIND OF EXAMINATION (may include)

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews
3. A pre-employment written examination
4. A pre-employment drug test
5. A pre-employment Non-DOT physical examination with color perception test, pulmonary function test and SCBA fit test
6. A pre-employment Security-Sensitive background investigation