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Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR 2

WESTERN REGION

HOUSING IS AVAILABLE*

Job Location:

Address: Housing located at Buckskin Mountain State Park

5476 North US Highway 95, Parker, AZ 85344

Posting Details

Salary: $52,000 - $66,000 / per year

Grade: 19

Closing Date: December 24, 2024

Job Summary

The Water Treatment role reports to the Regional Manager and provides leadership and support to park staff. They oversee, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for developing and implementing standards and training for safe operations of water and waste water treatment facilities. The position operates park facilities in accordance with established ADEQ requirements, prepares and files needed regulatory compliance documents and trains staff to support these functions.

Job Duties

Provide direct operations and supervision for the daily park water and wastewater plant operations.
Ensure that state park operations safely provide the needed potable water for operations in accordance with all applicable regulations and report to the Park Manager regarding all functions and activities.
Perform and conduct all necessary functions of daily waste water treatment to stay within regulatory compliance.
Operate valves ,pumps, control panels and necessary plant equipment.
Maintain equipment and repair or replace basic equipment in the operations of treatment facilities.
Handle appropriate chemicals necessary for disinfection and treatment of WT & WWT.
Conduct and coordinate all testing and recording keeping activities, submit all necessary reports and paperwork needed to keep the park operation in good standing and compliant.
Address all repairs and deficiencies of the system in a timely manner. Assist nearby park operations in the same capacity.
Maintain needed inventory of materials and supplies related to the water and waste water operations. This includes use of the procurement portal.
Responsible for the direct supervision of appointed staff. Assist in administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
Ensure that staff support materials such as handbooks, policy manuals and checklists are current and updated as needed. This includes staying current with best practices and regulations from state (ADEQ, AWWA)) and federal (BOR, NPDES) agencies and associations.
Coordinate with Park Manager to balance daily staffing allocation to accommodate facility wide needs across a spectrum of tasks including staff and volunteer supervision, customer service, janitorial, landscaping, building and equipment maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge of :

Water and wastewater treatment plant Operations and Maintenance practices and procedures including current ADEQ standards and requirements.
Park safety and education information.
Security matters, state laws, department policies, facility operational standards, and emergency response procedures.
Facility procedures.
Supervisory skills relevant to supervising employees and volunteers and special assignment personnel.
A business acumen incorporating compliance tracking and budgets,
Employee Public Health and Public Relation tasks.
General office procedures and outdoor parks and recreation.

Skill In

Using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; motivating, developing, and directing people as they work; time management and organizational skills.
Fluidity in a water treatment environment; controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Understanding and using various communication styles,
Building professional relationships; collaboration with other work groups or organizations.
Problem solving using AMS techniques.

Ability To

Supervise and maintain an efficient park water system in compliance with all safe practices and ADEQ standards.
Communicate concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Exercise good judgment while working under pressure during emergency situations.
Apply management and supervision principles and techniques.
Establish and maintain work relationships.
Interpret policy; use deductive reasoning in applying general rules to specific problems to produce the best solutions or actions.
Work independently.
Be an effective management team member and correctly convey the management directions to subordinate employees.
Resolve conflicts or issues as they arise with customers and staff. Interact effectively with a wide variety of customers visiting the facility and successfully meeting their needs.
Develop and teach training curriculum for water/wastewater systems, park safety, park operations.

Selective Preference(s)

Two years of experience in a water plant to include work with water treatment, distribution and wastewater based operation with time as a lead or supervisor, demonstrated experience and operational acumen in a fast-paced work environment.
Any combination of training and experience that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs); typical ways KSAs are obtained may include but are not limited to: relevant degree from an accredited college or university, coursework and work experience relevant to assignment.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Posses and maintain Level 2 Certification from ADEQ in Water Treatment, Waste Water Treatment, Water distribution, and Waste Water Collections.

this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks per year pid leave for newborns or newly placed foster/adopted child.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement

Eligible for Arizona State Retirement System pension. Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment for newly hired State of Arizona employees.

Contact Us

Recruitmenthr@azstateparks.gov

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (480) 604 -7331. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Having trouble applying for this position?

Email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov or call (602) 542-4700 for assistance.

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