Job description

About the Position

Join the Water Restoration Plant Team and strive to achieve the goal of letting the community live together in a healthy, environmentally-safe manner!
We have an opening for a Treatment Plant Specialist II.
Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist II
Hourly wage: $23.47 to $29.70
The primary duties of this position include: learning and performing daily operations, learn and perform sampling, and analyzing processes to determine regulatory compliance, and recommending process adjustments, completing and compiling computer based data and files, interpreting regulations, performing customer service and fabrication. Incumbents create and update maintenance records, and operate hand and power tools and light equipment. Duties at this level will be performed under the guidance of a higher level classification.

This position is covered in the Teamster bargaining contract and incumbents must live within a 30 minute drive of their regularly assigned work site.
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!

Minimum Qualifications
Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist II:

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required with additional coursework in chemistry, biology or science (for operations) preferred, 1 year of specialized or technical training and 2 years of directly related experience in a treatment plant environment are required. An Associate’s degree in a related field is desirable.

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class C
• OR DEQ Wastewate (Download PDF reader)r Treatment II Certificate, preference for a level III
• Forklift Certificate

Incumbents may be required to obtain CPR certification and Confined Space Entrant, Attendant and/or Supervisor Certification. Incumbents must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain any certification or license required by City, State or Federal agencies to work in assigned position.

Here is the link to information on Oregon DEQ Wastewater (Download PDF reader) certifications and reciprocity.

How to Apply

Application materials must be submitted on-line by the closing date in order to be considered for this position.
Required materials to be turned in for this recruitment are:

1. Complete the application on-line
2. Attach a resume and cover letter and certifications

Ranking and Selection
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience and knowledge, education, responses to supplemental questionnaire, submission of required materials and meeting minimum qualifications and special qualifications of the position. The initial process may include oral interviews and skills testing. Final selection will require a background investigation, including a criminal history review, driving record review, and, physical, functional and/or drug screening.

All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.

Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.

Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

EEO/AA

In & Around Grants Pass
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing/swimming, gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking Trail. In addition to our world famous white water Rogue River, nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland, multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail, snow-shoeing, and ATV trails. Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass' year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down, the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants, theatres and a performing arts center.
Visitor information: https://travelgrantspass.com/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,829.04 - $61,784.32 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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