Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist I

City of Grants Pass, Oregon; Grants Pass (OR); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

HRA/VEBA

Dental insurance

PERS retirement

Life insurance

Sick leave

Holidays

Zusammenfassung

The City of Grants Pass is seeking a Treatment Plant Specialist I focused on pre-treatment to support the Water Restoration Plant. You will inspect operations, analyze regulatory compliance, track changes, review reports and lab data, and sample permitted users.

A high school diploma is required, with chemistry/biology coursework preferred and an Associate’s degree desirable. Essential licensing includes a valid Oregon Driver’s License, a Forklift Certificate within 12 months, and the Oregon DEQ

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; chemistry/biology/science coursework preferred.
• Associate’s degree in a related field is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Conduct inspections at the treatment plant.
• Analyze processes for regulatory compliance and track operational changes.
• Review reports and lab data.
• Perform sampling of permitted users.

Kenntnisse

Chemistry coursework

Biology coursework

Science coursework

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree desirable

Jobbeschreibung

We are recruiting to fill a vacancy at the Water Restoration Plant for a Treatment Plant Specialist I focused on pre-treatment. The role includes conducting inspections, analyzing processes for regulatory compliance, tracking operational changes, reviewing reports and lab data, and performing sampling of permitted users.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with additional coursework in chemistry, biology or science preferred and an Associate's Degree in a related field is desirable. An Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment I certificate is required within 18 months of promotion date.

This position is covered in the Teamsters bargaining unit and incumbents must live within a 30 minute drive of their regularly assigned work site.

This position follows a regular work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Questions regarding this role direct to: [e-mail] or 541-450-6050.

The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with additional coursework in chemistry, biology or science preferred. An Associate’s degree in a related field is desirable.

Licensing Requirements (positions In This Class Require)

• Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class C
• Forklift Certificate required within 12 months of appointment
• Must obtain Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment I certificate within 18 months of hire

Incumbents may be required to obtain CPR certification and Confined Space Entrant, Attendant and/or Supervisor Certification. Incumbents must be in possession of or have the ability to obtain any certification or license required by City, State or Federal agencies to work in assigned position.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.

Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.

It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.

Benefits Summary - Teamsters Covered Employees

Health Insurance Teamster Employees

Teamster covered employees are provided full family medical package that includes the following: medical, prescription, and vision insurance. Full family coverage includes spouse or same sex domestic partner and children up to age 26. Covered employees may elect to have their portion of the health insurance premium taken out of their paycheck on a pre-tax basis.

Rates for 2026, for Teamster coverage is approximately $142 per month.

HRA/VEBA

For Teamster covered employees the City contributes $140 per month to a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA/VEBA).

Dental Insurance

Teamsters provides two carriers for dental coverage Teamsters Trust (Blue Cross Regence) and Willamette Dental Group. Blue Cross Regence allows employees to select any dentist covered by Blue Cross Regence. Willamette Dental Group is a dental center, and employees selecting this option must go to a Willamette Dental Center for services. Dental premiums are included in the overall health insurance premium amount.

Retirement

The City participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). An employee is eligible for PERS after six months of service (unless the employee is already a PERS member, then contributions are immediate). The employee’s contribution of 6% is paid by the City under each collective bargaining agreement and the personnel rules at this time.

Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)

An employee who is new to Oregon public service and was hired on or after August 29, 2003, becomes an OPSRP Pension Program member if the employee works six full calendar months in a qualifying position for an OPSRP-Participating employer. The six-month waiting period cannot be interrupted by more than 30 consecutive working days and must be served with the same employer.

Life Insurance

The City provides life insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary. An employee can voluntarily choose to purchase additional life insurance, spousal life and/or dependent life.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

The City provides accidental death and dismemberment insurance to all full-time employees at one time their annual salary.

Long Term Disability

The City provides benefits at the rate of 60% of salary with a maximum monthly benefit of $9,000 and a maximum covered salary of $15,000 per month. This benefit has a 90-day elimination period.

Flexible Spending/125 Program

Employees may elect to set aside monies pre-tax for out of pocket medical (maximum deferral $3,050) and/or dependent care (maximum deferral $5,000) expenses.

FICA and Medicare

Employer’s portion of FICA and Medicare is paid for each employee.

Deferred Compensation Program

Deferred compensation is a voluntary program which allows employees to designate a dollar amount or percentage of their pay for pre-tax retirement savings. These funds are deducted from an employee’s check after FICA taxes, but before state and federal taxes, are applied. These funds are held state and federal tax free until the employee begins to withdraw funds. An employee is eligible to withdraw funds upon separation of service. The City provides four different carriers from which the employee can select.

Worker’s Compensation

Approved on-the-job injuries are paid at approximately 66 2/3% of regular salary upon acceptance of the claim. The difference between employee’s normal net and worker’s compensation claim is paid by the City under the terms and conditions set forth in Administrative Policy 5-1 and the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Holidays

Teamster represented employees receive 10 paid holidays per year.

Personal Holiday

Teamster employees receive 16 hours of personal holiday leave per year, pro-rated based on the total months of service for the prior calendar year.

Vacation

Vacation accrual is provided to each regular full-time employee. Forty (40) hours of vacation are available for use following six (6) months of service. Vacation has no cash value until successful complete of trial service.

Sick Leave

Sick leave accrual is provided to each full-time employee. Sick leave accrual is available for use immediately. Teamster employees receive 96 hours per year, which accrues at 3.69 hours per pay period.

Emergency Leave

Emergency leave is provided to employees to attend the funeral of an immediate family member, or to visit a member of your immediate family whose illness may result in death. Sick leave and/or vacation may also be utilized with approval.

Employee Assistance Program

The EAP provides an employee and the employee’s dependents up to four confidential visits per issue during a year at no cost. Visits may be for counseling, assessment or referral help in dealing with the various stresses in life.

Fitness Reimbursement Policy

Full-time employees are eligible for a $40 per month individual reimbursement towards monthly membership dues to a health/fitness facility upon proof of payment and attendance. Reimbursement is processed on a quarterly basis through payroll.

Cell Phone Reimbursement Policy

Upon recommendation of Department Director and approval of City Manager, the employee may be requested to use a personal cell phone. The employee will be partially reimbursed each month, based on a fixed percentage of the minutes used.

Educational Reimbursement Policy

Fifty percent of the registration and fee costs associated with educational courses taken at an accredited institution and related to a regular full-time employee’s job will be reimbursed upon successful (Grade C or better) completion of the class. All employees who have completed their trial service period are eligible for this benefit. This program is dependent on budget availability.

Direct Deposit

Employees may voluntarily elect to have their paycheck electronically deposited in their bank(s) of choice.

Some benefits identified in this summary become available upon satisfactory completion of the required waiting period.