Principal Plant Operator - Maintenance (re-ad 27-00075)

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operations or maintenance field. A Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License is required for Principal Plant Operators; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Applicants with a Class II, Class III or non-licensed status will receive consideration at lower plant operator classifications and salary grades/ranges. The hiring range for this position, depending upon qualifications, is as follows:

$59,053 - $100,390 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class I Wastewater Operator's License.
$53,309 - $90,625 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class II Wastewater Operator's License.
$48,123 - $81,809 for applicants with a Commonwealth of Virginia Class III Wastewater Operator's License.
$43,442 - $73,852 for applicants without a license.

Through the career development plan, Unlicensed Operators and operators with licensees with lower than a Class I license will receive salary increases after passing higher license exams and establishing minimum tenure requirements. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, records must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.