Job Information

Open to the public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.

This position is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

HOURS OF WORK: Alternate Treatment Schedule

LOCATION: 2300 Hutson Drive - Asplund Wastewater Treatment Facility

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Applicants shall be referred and considered for this position in the order as follows per the Collective Bargaining Agreement:

Internal applicants currently working under the Plumbers & Steamfitters (Local 367) Collective Bargaining Agreement
Local union dispatched applicants
External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement

Example of Duties

Perform work in the operation, preventive maintenance and minor maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plant, including well producton and water distribution systesm. Work is assigned, performed, supervised, and reviewed based on applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level and the role of the individual. The required skill and supervision is dependent on the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level of the person. Employees are assigned general duties in the broad area of treatment plant systems operations, well production, and water distribution systems. Incumbents work independently with less direct supervision as proficiency level increases. Employees work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the water and/or wastewater treatent needs of the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors of the Municipality of Anchorage.

Treatment Plant Operators III and IV are lead positions and assist in the training of other operators, and may be assigned as plant-in-charge crew leader with duties that include assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Participate in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, 7 days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Treatment Plant Operator I - Level 1

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

State of Alaska Provisional Wastewater Treatment certification at time of application.

State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I certification within one (1) year of hire.

A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

OR

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I certification at the time of application.

A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

Treatment Plant Operator II - Level 2

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator Level II certification at the time of application.

A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Treatment Plant Operator III - Level 3

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator Level III certification at the time of application.

A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within six (6) months of hire.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

Treatment Plant Operator IV - Level 4

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator Level IV certification at the time of application.

A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within six (6) months of hire.

Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.

Must Possess And/or Obtain

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

The ability to operate the applicable system equipment, motor vehicles, forklift, skid loader, lawn mower, snow blower, small electric hand tools, dump trucks, and tanker trucks.

The proficiency with PC technology and have advanced working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, such as Word and Excel.

The ability to learn MAXIMO, WORK TECH Time, WIMS, and AWWU's SCADA system.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory drug screen prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with

40.25 and
382.405 (f) and (h).

All information from pre-employment examinations is the property of the Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) and are confidential. Copies of any pre-employment examinations will not be provided to the applicant by the MOA or the medical examiner.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

As a condition of employment, the candidate selected must provide their Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

Health and Welfare benefits are supplied through the Union Health Benefit plan.

The Municipality of Anchorage offers a benefit package that includes employer paid Life Insurance, optional Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance; employer paid Long Term Disability insurance, optional Supplemental Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

01

In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

02

Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?

03

Are you a current Municipal employee within the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility?

04

Are you a member of the Plumbers & Steamfitters Union, Local 367?

05

Do you have at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent education?

06

Which valid State of Alaska Wastewater Treatmet Certification do you have at the time of application?

Provisional Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I (1)
Wastewater Treatment Operator Level II (2)
Wastewater Treatment Operator Level III (3)
Wastewater Treatment Operator Level IV (4)
N/A

07

Do you have a valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or can obtain one by time of hire?

08

Which of the following lifesaving certifications do you have?

American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent
American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent
American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent
N/A

09

If you meet the qualifications for a Level 3 or 4, you are required to complete the above lifesaving certifications within 6 months of hrie. Do you understand and accept this requirement?

Yes
No
N/A - I have all 3 certifications

10

This position requires you to possess and/or obtain the following:

The ability to operate the applicable system equipment, motor vehicles, forklift, skid loader, lawn mower, snow blower, small electric hand tools, dump trucks, and tanker trucks.
The proficiency with PC technology and have advanced working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications, such as Word and Excel.
The ability to learn MAXIMO, WORK TECH Time, WIMS, and AWWU's SCADA system.

Do you understand and accept these requirements?

Yes
No
Required Question

Municipality of Anchorage

New Jobs

TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR (Asplund) - LEVELS 1 TO 4 - Range 20 to 23 / PLU