What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Facilities Operator I position at City of Henderson?
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill two (2) vacancies for the classification of Wastewater Facilities Operator I in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**
Under general supervision, assists in the maintenance, and operation and control of unit processes of the collection system lift station, bionutrient removal, and ultra-filtration membrane systems, biosolids removal system, reuse pumping and distribution system, Bird Viewing Preserve ponds; performs related duties as required.**NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.
Salary and Benefits
- External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected
- Work-Life Balance
- Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Saturday - Tuesday, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change at City's discretion)
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
- Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
- ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent
- One (1) year of experience in maintaining pumps, valves, pipes, or motors, or performing minor building or facility maintenance work on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or plumbing systems; or six (6) months of experience working as a Wastewater Facilities Intern at the City of Henderson
- Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
- Must possess, at minimum, an Operator-In-Training and/or Restricted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) in one of the following areas: Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment
- Must possess or obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire
- Must possess or obtain a Nevada Plant Maintenance Technologist Grade I Certification issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire
- Employee must maintain certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position
- All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained at incumbent’s expense
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Copy of Operator-In-Training and/or Restricted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) in one of the following areas: Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment*.
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, July 15, 2026
(Best Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Wednesday, July 22, 2026
(Top Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Salary : $32 - $39