Water System Technician I/II

Center for Digital Governmtent; Annapolis (MD); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Pension Plan

457 Plan

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Paid Holidays

Annual Leave

Disability Leave

Leave Sharing

Employee Assistance

Zusammenfassung

Center for Digital Governmtent is seeking candidates for full-time Water Systems Technician roles in the Anne Arundel County Water Division. The positions cover I–III levels, with advancement through certification and state licensing as you gain skills in mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and laboratory work.

Initially, duties include operating and maintaining water treatment plants, performing preventive maintenance, conducting lab tests, generating reports, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma; 2+ years experience in one or more of: facility plant operations, laboratory work, or mechanical, electrical or instrumentation maintenance work.
• A temporary Class 4 water operator's license; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
• Water/Wastewater Systems Technician II requires Anne Arundel County Water Systems Technician I certification; a temporary Class 4 license; and passage of MD water tests.
• This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees are subject to CDS and Alcohol testing.

Aufgaben

• Operates and maintains Anne Arundel County water treatment plants to ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Responds to customer inquiries and resolves customer problems.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on treatment plant and water booster station equipment.
• Creates, reviews, analyzes and submits spreadsheets, graphs, and monthly operating/regulatory reports.
• Reviews and updates Standard Operating Procedures for plant operations and maintenance.
• Performs laboratory testing and sampling per established standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to development of performance measurements.
• Monitors sludge levels and cleans service area equipment.
• Assists with mechanical preventive and corrective maintenance of process equipment and structures.
• Maintains housekeeping and grounds around treatment plants and booster stations.

Jobbeschreibung

Position Description

This posting will be used to fill full‑time, permanent, Safety Sensitive positions in the Bureau of Utility Operations, (Water Division), in the Department of Public Works. Advancement through the Water Systems Technician classification series (Water/Wastewater Systems Tech I, II and III) is achieved through the acquisition and certification of a wide range of skills and knowledge requirements in the area of Water plant and pumping stations operations and maintenance. As an employee acquires the various required skills of the position, they may advance through the three levels of the classification series regardless of time in the position. The unique nature of the Water Systems Technician classification series makes this position attractive to both entry‑level and experienced personnel. An internal training and certification program is provided. THOSE INTERESTED IN STARTING A CAREER IN WATER TREATMENT OR THOSE WHO ALREADY HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

The work involves operating, maintaining, monitoring, and adjusting Anne Arundel County water treatment plants in order to ensure compliance with State, Federal and local laws, regulations and policies. The employee utilizes knowledge and skills in multiple trades, such as mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and laboratory work to perform assigned duties.

Examples Of Duties And Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Observes all Federal, State and County safety rules, regulations and procedures.
• Performs administrative tasks, such as, work orders, inventory, etc.
• Responds to customer inquiries and complaints, and resolves customer problems.
• Conducts preventive maintenance on treatment plant, and water booster station equipment.
• Creates, reviews, analyzes and submits spreadsheets, graphing, and monthly operating and regulatory reports.
• Reviews, creates, and updates Standard Operating Procedures for operating and maintenance procedures of treatment plants and water booster stations.
• Performs and reviews results of laboratory testing, sample types, and collection methods for compliance with established standards and guidelines.
• Contributes to the development of performance measurements.
• Conducts sampling duties in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Conducts a variety of process tests.
• Monitors sludge levels in process tanks. Cleans service area equipment such as process floats, tanks, weirs, walls scum collectors, cascades, and distribution boxes.
• Assists with mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance of process equipment, valves, and structures at treatment plants, and sewage pumping station, and water booster stations.
• Conducts instrumentation and electrical corrective preventative maintenance.
• Conducts service area equipment and plant vehicles preventative maintenance.
• Conducts general housekeeping, buildings and ground maintenance at treatment plants, pump or booster stations.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Water/Wastewater Systems Technician I: Graduation from high school; two (2) or more years experience in one or more of the following; facility plant operations, laboratory work, or mechanical, electrical or instrumentation maintenance work; a temporary Class 4 water operator's license; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Water/Wastewater Systems Technician II: Graduation from high school; Anne Arundel County Water Systems Technician I certification; a temporary Class 4 water operator's license; passage of water tests administered by the Maryland Department of the Environment; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

NOTE: Candidates for Water Systems Technician I that do not possess a temporary Class 4 operator's license as required by the State may comply with this requirement by obtaining a temporary Class 4 water operator's license at hire and meeting the education and experience requirement and passing the appropriate Board examination to obtain the Class 4 water operator's license within the renewal time period of three (3) years as established by the State.

NOTE: Applicants with a permanent operator's license issued by the State of Maryland may be placed at the Water System Tech proficiency level II upon hire. (Language based on Bill 60-19). NOTE: Longevity pay is available based on years of service.

NOTE: This is a Safety Sensitive position and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.

Supplemental Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates with water operations experience and/or mechanical maintenance experience.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans
  • BlueChoice Advantage EPO
  • BlueChoice Advantage PPO
• Dental Insurance
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up)
  • CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE)
  • CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO)
• Vision Insurance
  • EyeMed
• Employee Life Insurance
  • Term insurance of $10,000 for employees at no cost.
  • Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Disability Income Insurance
• Pension Plan
  • Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan.
• Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Holidays
  • Twelve days provided per calendar year, thirteen in general election year
• Annual Leave
  • Less than 5 years - 13 days
  • 5 years to less than 10 years - 15 days
  • 10 years to less than 20 years - 20 days
  • 20 years or more- 26 days
  • Some positions will receive additional paid annual leave in lieu of holidays and personal leave.
• Disability Leave
  • Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year
• Personal Leave Day, five per calendar year
• Leave Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
  • Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Dependent Care Reimbursement
  • Health Care Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits
  • Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction
  • Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider
  • United Legal Benefits