Summary
Incumbents perform skilled activities related to the operation of water reclamation facilities (including Bio solids handling), reclaimed water systems, and recharge basins and wells. Incumbents are responsible for complying with regulations and permit conditions. Incumbents monitor treatment processes, perform laboratory analyses, inspect equipment, perform troubleshooting activities, take compliance samples, keep regulatory records, perform minor maintenance, and use a computerized maintenance management system.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or G.E.D., and two years of wastewater utilities experience. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have at the time of hire and be able to maintain a valid Arizona driver license.
Must have an Arizona State Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Grade 1 Wastewater Collections System Operator Certification.
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 to include a panel interview.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening, which includes:
- Criminal Background Screening
- Education & Experience Verification
- Drug Screen
- E-Verify
- Fingerprinting
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check
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I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.
- I acknowledge the above statement.
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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
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Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?
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Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:
- Master's Degree, or higher
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
- None of the above
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How many years of wastewater utilities experience do you possess?
- 6 years or more
- 4 years to less than 6 years
- 2 years to less than 4 years
- Less than 2 years
- None of the above
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Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?
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I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.
- I acknowledge the statement above
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Do you currently possess a valid Arizona State Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and Grade 1 Wastewater Collections System Operator Certification?
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Please briefly describe your SCADA knowledge and experience. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your experience with work management systems. If you do not have this experience, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience with laboratory testing. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your knowledge and experience with solids handling. If you do not have this knowledge/experience, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your wastewater treatment experience. Please include the number of years of experience as it relates to this position and the type(s) of treatment process you are familiar with. If you do not have this experience, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your knowledge of basic biology and/or chemistry as it relates to this position. If you do not have this knowledge, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your customer service experience. If you do not have this experience, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your computer skills. If you do not have computer skills, please write “None.”
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Please briefly describe your safety knowledge as it relates to this position. If you do not have this knowledge, please write “None.”
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Please indicate the Arizona wastewater certifications you have that are valid:
- Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
- Grade 1 Wastewater Collection System Operator
- Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator
- Grade 3 Wastewater Collection System Operator
- Grade 4 Wastewater Collection System Operator
- None
- Required Question
