Open to the public, Plumbers and Pipefitters (Local 367) members, and any current Municipal Employees.
This position is represented by the Plumbers and Pipefitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367.
DEPARTMENT:Â Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU)
HOURS OF WORK: 4/10s, 5/8s, or Alternate Treatment Schedule
LOCATION:Â 238 Ruane Drive - Girdwood Water and Wastewater Treatment Facility
This advertisement is for a Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) Level I, II, III or IV. The certification(s) the successful candidate holds at the time of the job offer may be the level in which the candidate is hired.Â
Current salary range
- TPO Level I - $38.70 to $40.67 per hour.
- TPO Level II - $40.67 to $42.65 per hour.
- TPO Level III - $42.65 to $44.77 per hour.
- TPO Level IV - $44.77 to $47.02 per hour.
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 AgreementÂ
- Local union dispatched applicantsÂ
- External applicants and other current Municipal employees not covered under this agreement
Perform work in the operation, preventive maintenance, and minor maintenance of water treatment plant, including well production and water distribution systems. 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 evening, nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the water treatment 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 required duties as assigned.
Participates 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.
Treatment Plant Operator I
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.Â
- State of Alaska Provisional Wastewater Treatment -OR- Water Distribution certification at time of application.
- State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator I -OR- Water Distribution Operator Level I certification within one (1) year of hire.
- A valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
OR
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator I -OR- Water Distribution Operator I certification at time of application
- A valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
Treatment Plant Operator II
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator II -OR- Water Distribution Operator II certification at the time of application.
- A valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
Treatment Plant Operator III
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator III -OR- Water Distribution Operator III certification at the time of application.
- A valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
- 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.
Treatment Plant Operator IV
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- State of Alaska Wastewater Treatment Operator IV -OR- Water Distribution Operator IV certification at the time of application.
- A valid State of Alaska Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time of hire.
- 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.
All Applicants Must Possess And/or Obtain
- The ability to operate applicable system equipment, motor vehicles, forklift, skid loader, lawn mower, snow blower, small electric hand tools.
- The proficiency with PC technology and have an advanced working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications (i.e. Microsoft Word and Excel).
- The ability to learn MAXIMO, Work Tech Time, and AWWU's SCADA system.
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 Driver's License, 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.(Download PDF reader)
All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
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.
