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This position is located at
13304 Creedmoor Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587
The primary purpose of the assistant Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator (WWTO) is to assist with the management, maintenance and operation of the water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems at the state recreation areas to ensure these systems are in compliance with all permits and regulations required by the NC State Board of Health, Division of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation, County Health Departments and other State and Federal regulatory agencies. This position functions as the Operator in Responsible Charge when the lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WWTO) is absent. This position interacts with other state and federal agencies. This position will also provide back-up support to other maintenance staff as determined by the lead WWTO, Maintenance/Construction Supervisor III, or Parks Superintendent IV.
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This position is responsible for keeping up with all the constant changes mandated by rules and regulations governing public water supplies and wastewater treatment plants that are not written directly into the permits. This position is responsible for all reports required by all federal and state agencies, Wake County, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee regarding Compliance of the Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Preauthorization Act (SARA) of 1986. The assistant WWTO is responsible for the collection of water samples from monitoring wells, effluent discharges, swimming areas, storage tanks, and potable water distribution lines
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This position works closely with Falls Lake's lead WWTO on a day-to-day basis. Since much of the work is in public use areas, public contact is expected. The assistant WWTO must be professional in demeanor and take proper actions to ensure visitor safety and facilitate a quality recreational experience for all park patrons.
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This position assists the lead WWTO in coordinating the continuous maintenance program by prioritizing existing needs, effecting repairs, and writing a maintenance requests when necessary.
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This position normally works a standard eight-hour day, 40-hour week with some weekend and holiday work required. However, during training, park emergencies and conferences, longer work days and some weekend hours are required. Travel days occasionally exceed eight hours in length.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to
- Assist with the management, maintenance, and operation of the water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems at Falls Lake SRA.
- Function as the ORC when the Water/Wastewater Supervisor is absent.
- Assist with all water/wastewater system required parameter testing of samples to meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
- Identify and coordinate maintenance needs with the water/wastewater supervisor, and effect repairs in conjunction with Falls Lake maintenance staff and outside contractors.
- Assist with the supervision of water/wastewater seasonal employee staff.
Position/Physical Requirements
- Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid NC driver's license within 90 days of employment.
- Within 12 months of hire, must obtain and maintain:
- CPR Certification
- NC Public Pesticide Applicator's License
- Within 24 months of hire, must obtain and maintain:
- Surface Irrigation Certification
- C-Well Certification
- Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Certification
- S-212 Chainsaw Operations training
- Within 36 months of hire, must obtain and maintain:
- Wild Land Fire Suppression Certification
- Must work a weekend and holiday on-call rotation.
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
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Qualified candidates must have or be able to
- Demonstrated knowledge of the process involved in the treatment of raw water and/or wastewater.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation of machines, equipment, and/or facilities in the collection of the treatment of, and distribution of water.
- Demonstrated knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and/or mechanical skills applicable in the maintenance and operation of pumps, meters, timers and other fluid handling equipment.
- Demonstrated experience in the use, care, and/or maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) DiplomaÂ
AND
three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, which includes making prescribed chemical and bacteriological analysis of water/wastewater;Â
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;
Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and
Education:Â To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.
To explore NC State Parks visit:Â https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parksÂ
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else - parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department's vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team. Check out this amazing video about our Department.
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.Â
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We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace.  DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. Â
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.Â
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Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.  If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.Â
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To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.Â
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Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.Â
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.Â
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).Â
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CONTACT INFORMATION
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Parks & Recreation
Zachary Ford
121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-707-9356
employment@dncr.nc.govÂ
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
