IDOC - Wastewater Treatment Foreman - NICI

IdahoPTV; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERSI retirement plan

Supplemental retirement plans

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Life insurance

Job summary

The Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Foreman at NICI in Cottonwood, Idaho. You will monitor, operate, and maintain the wastewater facility and related systems, and oversee additional maintenance duties as needed within a correctional setting.

Applicants must obtain Wastewater Treatment License I, Wastewater Collection License 1, and Water Distribution 1 within 18 months of hire; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must possess or be able to obtain the following licensures within 18 months of hire: Wastewater Treatment License I, Wastewater Collection License 1, and Water Distribution 1 License.
• Good knowledge of operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment used in wastewater treatment and storage lagoon systems.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment chemicals and their safe use and storage.
• Knowledge of wastewater sample collection procedures.
• Experience making cost estimates for equipment repair and replacement.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust lagoon aerators, water diversions stop-logs, residual analyzer, chlorination, and related treatment equipment.
• Add chemicals to prescribed standards and draw samples of water for laboratory tests and analysis.
• Perform routine chemical analysis of wastewater and adjust processes based on test results.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of structures, lagoons, and equipment for sanitation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on sewer lines, pumps, valves, sprinkler equipment, motors, regulators, tools, and related equipment.
• Operate engines, sewer Jetter, chemical sprayers, weed burners, suction pumps, and power tools; inspect and repair lagoon aerators, grinders, pumps and motors.

Education

Wastewater Treatment License I

Wastewater Collection License 1

Water Distribution 1 License

Job description

IDOC - Wastewater Treatment Foreman - NICI - 27258

USA:ID:Cottonwood | Corrections | Full Time

29.02 - 31.57 USD per hour

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Summary:

The Mission of the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) is to create a model correctional system founded on the belief that people can change. We fulfill this mission by fostering a professional culture that empowers staff, promotes personal responsibility, creates opportunities for success, and strengthens communities. IDOC has a vacancy for a Wastewater Treatment Foreman, to monitor, operate, and maintain a wastewater treatment facility and related piping and plumbing system at the North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI), in Cottonwood, Idaho. They will also work on other maintenance and repair duties when not otherwise occupied with the upkeep of the water and wastewater systems. The incumbent must possess or be able to obtain the following licensures within (18) months of hire a Wastewater Treatment License I, Wastewater Collection License 1, and Water Distribution 1 License.

Responsibilities:

• Operate and adjust lagoon aerators, water diversions stop-logs, residual analyzer, chlorination, and related treatment equipment.
• Add chemicals to prescribed standards and draw samples of water for laboratory tests and analysis.
• Perform routine chemical analysis of wastewater and change process based on test results.
• Oversee cleaning and maintenance of structures, lagoons, and equipment for sanitation.
• Perform preventive maintenance on sewer lines, pumps, valves, sprinkler equipment, motors, regulators, tools, and related equipment.
• Operate internal combustion engines, sewer Jetter, chemical sprayers, weed burners, suction pumps, and electrically powered hand tools Inspect and repair lagoon aerators, raw sewage grinders, pumps and motors, diversion stop-logs, injectors, valves, regulators, chlorinators, and irrigation equipment.
• Use drills, grinders, backhoe, oxygen/acetylene equipment, cleaning solvents, and caustic products in repair and maintenance operations.
• Hire, train, evaluate performance, and maintain custody of assigned residents.
• Supervise issuance and custody of tools and equipment as well as conduct searches for tools, weapons, and contraband.
• Prepare requisitions for purchase of tools, equipment and chemicals, submit estimates for maintenance and repair costs, and maintain records and inventories.
• Prepare and submit DEQ wastewater discharge monitoring, chlorination, and water testing reports.

Minimum Qualifications:Your resume needs to clearly articulate how your skills, education and experience meet the qualifications below –

• Must possess or be able to obtain the following licensures within (18) months of hire: Wastewater Treatment License I, Wastewater Collection License 1, and Water Distribution 1 License.
• Good knowledge of the operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment utilized with wastewater treatment and storage lagoon systems. Typically gained by at least six months work experience working in a wastewater plant or land application system and licensure in one of the following areas, Wastewater License I, Wastewater Collection License I, or Water Distribution 1 License; OR 1 year work experience in this area.
• Good knowledge of wastewater treatment chemicals and their safe use and storage. This is typically gained through completion of seminars or training in this area with limited experience in the application of wastewater chemicals.
• Good knowledge of wastewater sample collection procedures.This is typically gained by at least one year of experience conducting water and/or soil samples.
• Experience making cost estimates for equipment repair and replacement.This is typically gained by at least six months of experience making cost estimates or estimating jobs.
• Valid driver's license.

Specialty Qualifications:

• Willing to work in a correctional institution.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation ( PERSI ) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail]

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.