Introduction

This recruitment requires certifications at the time of application. Please review the "Licensing, Certification and Other Requirements" section of the posting.

Join our team and help support a vital community resource as a Water Treatment Plant Operator. We are seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about protecting public health, supporting sustainable water practices, and contributing to the reliable delivery of safe, high-quality water. Whether you are early in your operator career or bring advanced experience to the role, we welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. This recruitment will fill either a Water Treatment Plant Operator I or II position, depending on qualifications. If you are motivated by teamwork, continuous learning, and meaningful work that directly serves our community, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.

To be directed to the Scottsdale Water Careers webpage, click here.

About The Positions:

Water Treatment Plant Operator I: Under direct oversight from a Water Treatment Plant Operator II, III, IV performs a variety of skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City's water or wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II: The Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II position is responsible for monitoring treatment processes, operating plant equipment, collecting and analyzing process data, analyzes system performance via computerized control systems, and responds to changing plant conditions while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards..

Applicants that do not meet all the minimum requirements for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position may be considered for an underfill as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I, depending on applicant qualifications. If the position is underfilled, the salary offered would be commensurate with the lower level classification. The minimum requirements for the underfill position are listed below in the minimum qualifications section.

Anticipated starting salary for the Water Treatment Plant Operator I (Underfill position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is $29.13 - $39.34/hour and mid-point for this position is $34.22/hour.

Anticipated starting salary for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is $32.11 - $43.37/hour and mid-point for this position is $37.72/hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Water Treatment Plant Operator I (Underfill - Grade 1 Operator Certification required) - Minimum Qualifications

$29.13 - $39.34/hour

Education And Experience:

A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency.
The ability to demonstrate some basic knowledge of the principles involved in the operation of advanced, and complex water or wastewater treatment facilities.
Preferred: Knowledge of advanced computerized systems such as those utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications And Other Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Must possess upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade I operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Water Treatment Plant Operator II (Grade 2 Operator Certification required) - Minimum Qualifications

$32.11 - $43.37/hour

Education And Experience:

A High School diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
Two years' experience in the operation of advanced, complex water and/or wastewater treatment facility.
Experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.
Experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
OR: Satisfactory completion of the Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Apprentice Program or one year as a Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Operator I will meet the required years of experience for the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II.
Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Certifications And Other Requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
Must possess upon hire or promotion and maintain a Grade 2 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.
Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Essential Functions

To view the job descriptions and full list of Essential Functions for the:

Water Treatment Plant Operator I, click here.
Water Treatment Plant Operator II, click here.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

To view the job descriptions and full list of Work Environment/Physical Demands for the:

Water Treatment Plant Operator I, click here.
Water Treatment Plant Operator II, click here.

For more information about Scottsdale, Arizona, visit our About Scottsdale site.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
Pet Insurance
Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants Whose Education, Training And Experience Most Closely Meet The Needs Of The Position May Be Invited To Participate In a Selection Process That May Include a Panel Interview. Successful Candidates Will Receive a Post-offer, Pre-employment Background Screening That May Include:

Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
Criminal Background screening
Drug Screen
39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

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Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

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Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

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Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

Interlock Device
Court Mandated Restricted Hours
I have a Graduated Driver's License (Class G License).
Other Non-Medical Restriction(s)
I have no restrictions on my driver's license

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A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?

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Do you have at least two years of experience in the operation of advanced, complex water and/or wastewater treatment facility?

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If you have at least two years of experience in the operation of advanced, complex water and/or wastewater treatment facility, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer/ organization. NOTE: This experience mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write "None."

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Do you possess, and can you maintain a Grade 1, a Grade 2, or higher, operator certification within the discipline of Water Treatment? NOTE: If you have Operator certification(s), you must include this information in the "Licenses and Certifications" section of your application.

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If you posses an operator certification within the discipline of Water Treatment, indicate the highest level and who issued the certification.

Grade 1 - issued by Arizona
Grade 1 - issued by another state
Grade 2, or higher - issued by Arizona
Grade 2, or higher - issued by another state
None of the above

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Do you have experience with advanced computerized systems utilized in water and/or wastewater treatment facilities?

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Do you have experience in mechanical and electrical trouble shooting?

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One way to qualify for the Water Treatment Plant Operator II is to complete the Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator Apprentice Program or one year as a Scottsdale Water/Wastewater Operator I. Have you completed either of these?

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Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

City Website
Employee Referral
Facebook
Glassdoor
Governmentjobs.com
Indeed
Instagram
Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
Recruiter
Other

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I understand that any communication for this recruitment may come via an email from governmentjobs.com and I will check my email junk/spam folders regularly for possible notifications and/or self-schedule interview invitations.

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