What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROCESS OPERATOR I (HELPS) position at Albany County, NY?
POSITION Process Operator I (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT Water Purification District
SALARY RANGE $46,111-$49,237
WORK LOCATION Albany, NY
HOURS Schedule varies
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off
Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing
Tuition Reimbursement
NYS Retirement
Employee Assistance Program
Subsidized Daycare – Little Sprouts at Shaker Place
DESCRIPTION
This is a trainee position involving responsibility for learning the duties and routines in the operation and
maintenance of a sewage treatment plant. The incumbent in this position undergoes on-the-job training to
become qualified as an operator of sewage treatment plant. The work is performed under immediate
supervision of a qualified operator. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
• Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license at time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass the Wastewater Basic Operations Course as outlined in the New York Water
Environment Associates Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Certification Manual within one (1)
year of permanent appointment.
Please submit a resume and copy of driver’s license with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES
district@albanycountyny.gov
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP)
Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing
issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered
for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program”
position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through
the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Salary : $46,111 - $49,237