Salary: $71,974.50 - $96,431.66 Annually
Location : Waterford, MI
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-29
Department: Water Resources Commissioner
Opening Date: 01/30/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Announcement Information

Position is located in the Pump Maintenance Unit. $4,681 incentive bonus offered to individual who is hired. Conditions apply.
Job Summary

Under general supervision, assists in coordinating, assigning, supervising and performing activities involved in inspection, preventive maintenance and regular and emergency repair of mechanical and electrical equipment necessary to pump, regulate, measure and assure the proper operation of water supply pump stations, water booster stations, pressure reducer devices, sewage lift stations and/or retention facilities located throughout Oakland County. Makes recommendations to purchase equipment, assists in maintaining records and reports for supervision and government agencies, may review plans for new facilities and assists in supervising chemical treatment of water sources to well systems. Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Employees of this classification are required to be available for operational problems, equipment emergencies, widespread storms, power outages and other operations and maintenance emergencies as deemed necessary by management after normal working hours, weekends and holidays. Also, employees in this classification are assigned On-Call duties as required by management.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:

• Uploaded copy of Michigan Department of Community Health D-1 Water Treatment license and S-1 license
• Thoroughly documented work history
• Valid Driver's License number
• The application is incomplete in ANY capacity

Applicants must:
1. Possess a high school diploma or have completed the state requirements for a GED certificate.
2. Have at least five (5) years of full-time work experience in the installation, maintenance and/or repair of water and sewage pumps and related electric motors, at least one (1) year of which must have involved crew leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
3. a. WHEN ASSIGNED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Possess a State of Michigan Class D or higher Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate from the Department of Environmental Quality; OR
b. WHEN ASSIGNED TO PUMP MAINTENANCE
Possess a Michigan Department of Community Health D-1 Water Treatment license and S-1 license; OR
c. WHEN ASSIGNED TO RETENTION TREATMENT BASINS
Possess a State of Michigan C-2a Water Disinfection certificate, or an A-1b Plain Water Clarification certificate, or an A-1d Impoundment certificate.
4. Possess a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. Out of Country driver's license holders will be required to obtain the appropriate valid State of Michigan driver's license before the hire date.
5. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
6. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
Special Requirements
1. Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
2. Must maintain the following
WHEN ASSIGNED TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY
Possess a State of Michigan Class D or higher Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant
Operator Certificate from the Department of Environmental Quality.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO PUMP MAINTENANCE
Possess a Michigan Department of Community Health D-1 Water treatment license and a
S-1 license.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO RETENTION TREATMENT BASINS
Possess a State of Michigan C-2a Water Disinfection certificate, or an A-1b Plain Water
Clarification certificate, or an A-1d Impoundment certificate.
Oakland County Michigan - YOUR FUTURE IS HERE! Award winning and fiscally responsible County (AAA Bond Rated) government agency invites you to begin and advance your career with us as we continue on the path to provide cutting edge services to the communities we serve. We offer a stable work environment, competitive salaries, a full benefits package, growth opportunities and employee training along with generous tuition reimbursement. We recognize that your hard work and dedication to the communities we serve are the driving force behind our success, and we continually look for additional ways to build a positive work environment. Join us on our journey to continue to make Oakland County a great place to Live, Work and Play.
Overview of Employee Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical,prescription, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for all eligible employees, with minimal employee cost.
• Health and dependent care reimbursement accounts where employees can place pre-tax dollars into an account to be used for health care or dependent care related expenses.
• There is also a comprehensive retirement package in which all Eligible employees are enrolled in a defined contribution plan (401a) with a County match; also the ability to participate in a deferred compensation plan (457).
• Ample time-off for all employees, including 11 to 13 paid holidays per year, five personal leave days, one floating holiday, 10 vacation days within the first year (amount of vacation days increase over tenure).
• Annual Leave Buy Back is offered once a year to all eligible employees with 60 (or more) annual leave hours in the bank. This program offers interested employees the option to "cash out" annual leave hours in order to receive a payout. Employees can "cash out" a minimum of 20 hours to a maximum of 40 hours.
• Parental Leave is available for all full-time employees who have completed six (6) months of County service. Employees will receive 6 weeks of paid leave at 100% of their current salary. Parental Leave can be utilized for both the birth and adoption of a child.
• Affordable on-site child care for infants to five years old for children of County employees; also provides a school-age summer camp program.

Employee Health and Wellness Benefits:

• The mission of the OakFit Wellness Program is to assist Oakland County employees, retirees and dependents in taking ownership of their health and wellness in order to improve quality of life, enhance productivity, and stabilize long-term employee/employer health care costs. There are a wide variety of programs offered, including weight management, exercise, Tobacco Cessation, and various educational workshops. OakFit also offers annual on-site health screenings. Employees and dependents have access to the OakFit website offering a wealth of resources including webinars, a recipe page and other informational topics. Employees can also see upcoming events posted on the Wellness calendar and subscribe to Wellness Program email updates.

Professional Development:

• Our tuition reimbursement program assists eligible employees seeking to improve their educational qualifications in subjects and fields directly related to the County's operations, activities and objectives.
• The County's Human Resources Department provides in-house professional development training to employees across departments, including programs ranging from conflict management to grammar skills. Employees may also have opportunities to attend job-related conferences/seminars.
• The County's Information Technology Department provides basic to advanced job-related computer software training to employees.

Other Benefits:

• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is offered confidentially to you or your family members. At no cost to you, the program supports with mental health counseling, work/life resources and more.
• The Employee Service Award Program recognizes employees for years of service and educational achievement.

To view full-time new hire benefits, please click the following link:
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The next set of questions begins the Training & Experience Questionnaire. THIS SET OF QUESTIONS WILL BE SCORED AS A TEST. Only those scoring in the top group will be sent to the hiring department for final consideration and placement on an eligible list of candidates. You will be notified of your results by email. Following these instructions are questions related to important job tasks performed by this classification. Be sure to respond to all questions. I have read and understand these instructions.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a State of Michigan Health D-1 Water Treatment License and a S-1 license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have training and/or experience in working with well systems, including chlorination, muriatic acid, and other treatment processes?

• Yes
• No

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How many employees do you have work experience supervising?

• 1 - 3
• 4 - 6
• 7 - 9
• More than 9
• None of the above

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Do you have a valid Driver's License? Please provide DL Number below:
Required Question