APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
1st Cut-off Date : Wednesday, April 25, 2012
(Postmarks Not Accepted)
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SALARY: $4,432 - $5,410 per month
* Employees with Satisfactory performance, who start at the first
step of this classification, receive wage increases after the first six
months of service. Future increases occur at one-year intervals up
to the maximum salary.
BENEFITS: Employees in this organizational unit accrue time off
effective the date of hire. Regular employees assigned to the normal
forty (40) hours work week shall accrue vacation leave at the rate of
6.6667 hours for each full calendar month of service. Sick leave
with pay for regular employees assigned to the normal forty (40)
hour work week shall accrue at the rate of eight (8) hours of sick
leave for each full calendar month of service and at the end of one
year will have been compensated for thirteen (13) holidays.
Retirement is provided by an integrated plan of California Public
Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS 2.7% @ 55) and Social
Security. The County pays 100% of employee costs for dental,
optical, and medical coverage in the County-sponsored PPO plan
and pays 74% of the costs for dependent coverage in the same
plans. In addition, the County provides employee and dependent
life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
DEFINITION: Under general supervision, to operate, inspect,
monitor, and adjust wastewater treatment plant operations to ensure
proper processing and compliance with permits; to perform standard
chemical and physical tests of wastewater; to perform repairs,
maintenance and general upkeep of equipment and facilities; and to
perform related work as required.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is the journey level in the
Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator series, performing the full
scope of operations and maintenance activities appropriate to the
license level. Incumbents are required to have a Grade II Operator's
certificate, and possess appropriate knowledge of wastewater
treatment plant and system operations. This class is distinguished
from Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator III which is a lead
supervisory class and requires a Grade III Operator's certificate.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES (Illustrative Only)
Essential:
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Monitors wastewater treatment plant operations and
conditions by annunciator panel, visual inspection, meters,
and gauges to ensure that processing and treated effluent
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meets permit requirements, and to verify proper operating
conditions
Calculates flow rates and interprets data
Adjusts flow rates, and operates and adjusts a variety of
plant and related equipment including clarifiers, bio-filters,
aeration basins, pipe galley, polymer feed equipment,
pumping stations, digesters, aeration ponds, etc.
Monitors, regulates and maintains polymer, chlorine, sulfur
dioxide, and ammonia systems and levels; calibrates
valves and feeder systems; mixes chemicals and changes
chemical containers
Cleans, clears, and maintains a variety of plant equipment;
performs scheduled preventive maintenance, emergency
repairs, and minor repairs such as plumbing, replacing
valves and fittings, adjusting and replacing pump packings,
and related; builds and repairs plant appurtenances
Operates equipment such as backhoe, loader and tractor to
turn or load solids in drying beds, trenching for pipe, etc.
Reads, records and maintains logs of readout results, flow
rates, chemical/physical conditions and treatment, and
other information about plant and wastewater system
operations
Collects wastewater samples and observes chemical and
physical parameters; performs and interprets basic
laboratory tests
Coordinates with and keeps others informed regarding
plant status and needs, including relaying information about
plant status, reporting major maintenance needs to
appropriate personnel, and discussing plant problems with
maintenance
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Skill in:
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Important:
Monitors security of plant fences, gates and buildings and
reports problems; performs housekeeping and maintenance
duties around plant buildings and facilities
Common hand and power tools used in minor plant
maintenance
Basic principles of microbiology and chemistry as pertains
to wastewater treatment and discharge
Basic arithmetic, including fractions, decimals, and
proportions, and basic algebra
Principles and practices of the processing and treatment of
domestic, industrial and commercial wastewater
Accepted chemical and physical parameters of wastewater
processes and effluent
Federal, state and local regulations and requirements
governing wastewater processing, effluent, and record
keeping
Safety practices and precautions pertaining to the work,
including techniques for handling and storing hazardous
chemicals, working in exposure to bacteria and viruses,
and hazardous gases associated with wastewater
treatment
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Monitoring, controlling and adjusting wastewater flow and
chemical treatment parameters
Performing standard chemical and physical tests of
wastewater and final effluent
Performing basic repairs, cleaning and preventive
maintenance of plant equipment and systems
Working independently
Understanding and carrying out oral and written directions
Recognizing unusual or dangerous operating conditions
Making sound judgments within established guidelines
Reading meters and gauges accurately
Reading and interpreting manuals and diagrams
Preparing and maintaining accurate logs and records
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
with those contacted in the course of the work
QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of:
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Principles and practices of the processing and treatment of
domestic, industrial and commercial wastewater
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Accepted chemical and physical parameters of wastewater
processes and effluent
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Basic principles of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic
systems
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to completion of high school, and two years of
experience with a Grade I license performing duties at a level
equivalent to Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator I with
Nevada County.
Licenses and Certificates :
Possession of a valid California driver's license within 30 days of
hire.
Possession of a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Certificate from the State of California Water Resources Control
Board.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED UNDER
REQUIREMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED
APPLICATION.
THE MINIMUM
AT TIME OF
COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR
LICENSES LISTED ON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST
BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mobility and strength to lift and carry tools and chemical containers
weighing up to 50 pounds; mobility to climb, stoop and crawl to
perform inspection and maintenance, work on ladders and/or
catwalks, and to work underground and in confined spaces; manual
dexterity and arm strength to use tools and manipulate controls;
vision to read dials and annunciators, printed materials, and work in
reduced light; speech and hearing to communicate in person, by
telephone and in noisy environments.
Willingness and ability to work in exposure to inclement weather and
temperature extremes and in controlled exposures to odors,
bacteria, viruses, and hazardous chemicals and gases with
appropriate precautions.
Must work shifts including weekends and holidays, overtime and
emergency call in.
Some accommodation may be made for some physical demands for
otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such
accommodation.
Other Requirements:
Must maintain facial hair in such a way as to ensure proper fit of
respiratory safety equipment.
This class description lists the major duties and requirements of the
job and is not all-inclusive. Not all duties are necessarily performed
by each incumbent. Incumbents may be expected to perform jobrelated duties other than those contained in this document and may
be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be reviewed by a
preliminary screening committee. Applicants who pass the screening
may be invited to appear before an oral examination board, which
will evaluate education, experience and personal qualifications of job
applicants. Appointment will be based upon the results of a
personal interview by the hiring department.
NOTE: The screening process can take up to 3 weeks. All
applicants will be notified of the final decision by mail. Successful
candidates will be fingerprinted and may be subject to preemployment drug tests and background check.
NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Nevada County policy prohibits
discrimination in employment or in the provision of services because
of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, physical
handicap (including AIDS), medical condition (cancer related), age
(over 40), marital or domestic partner status or sexual orientation.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply for employment.
We will give fair consideration to all applicants, including persons
with disabilities capable of performing the essential functions of the
job with reasonable accommodation. The Human Resources
Director coordinates the administration of this policy. Please contact
the Human Resources Department at least five working days before
a scheduled examination/interview to request accommodation in the
examination/interview process.
FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Nevada
County Human Resources Department, Eric Rood Administrative
Center, 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959-8617, JOB
LINE (530) 265-1225 (Option 1) FAX: (530) 265-9841 or visit
www.mynevadacounty.com.
COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR
LICENSES LISTED ON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST
BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION. The Human Resources
Department will not return any documents submitted in the
application process, including copies of job applications for future
reference.
Resumes attached to a completed application are
welcome, but they will not be considered in lieu of a completed
application. In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control
Act of 1986, any person hired by the County of Nevada must
produce certain documents establishing his/her identity and right to
work. In addition, the law requires any person who is hired to attest,
under penalty of perjury, to his/her employment eligibility on a form
prepared by the U.S. Department of Justice.
County of Nevada
- Job Opportunity -
Wastewater Treatment
System Operator II
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications
at time of application
Retirement benefits of 2.7% @ 55
Final Filing Date
Open Until Filled
1st Cut-off Date: April 25, 2012