PROCESS OPERATOR II (HELPS)

POSITION Process Operator II (HELPS)

DEPARTMENT Water Purification District

SALARY RANGE $51,199-$59,063

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 routine but important technical work involving the efficient operation and maintenance of a Type A Wastewater
Treatment Plant with facilities for screening, grit removal, incineration and biological oxidation by the activated sludge
process. The work is performed under general supervision of an operator qualified to be in charge of the operation of
the plant. Supervision may be exercised over subordinate employees in the performance of their assigned duties. This
position differs from the Process Operator I in that it involves additional skill and training. Does related work as
required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
AND EITHER

A. One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a Type A Sewage Treatment facility or industrial
facility where work of a similar nature is performed, OR,

B. Successful completion of the Albany County Water Purification District apprenticeship program for the title.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
• Eligibility for and possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and continuously

thereafter.
• Within one (1) year of appointment, must possess a 2A Wastewater Operator License issued by the New York

Water Environment Association and continuously thereafter.

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.