5501 - Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor II
Pima County, AZ
Salary: $26.38 - $36.93 Hourly
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-01643
Department: Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Division: WW AVRA VLY WRF
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 12
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $26.38 - $31.65 Per Hour
Full Range: $26.38 - $36.93 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This position in Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) works on-call and rotating shifts operating and maintaining systems and facilities that convey, treat, and reclaim over 62 million gallons per day of wastewater, protecting public health and the environment. Through this reclamation process, water, biosolids, nutrients, and methane gas are recovered as renewable resources. As an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician Supervisor II you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring selected equipment involved in the treatment, processing, and resource reclamation of wastewater and biosolids. The selected candidate will ensure the continuity of operations by assigning and performing preventative maintenance and adjustments to equipment and systems including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, sludge equipment, and basic laboratory equipment.
The O&M Supervisor II participates in O&M functions and tasks in connection with the O&M of Pima County's Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities and/or other independent, remote wastewater treatment sites. This is full supervisory position that oversees the WW O&M Technicians and multiple advanced treatment processes. If you have experience in the wastewater-water industry, or a closely related field and are looking to join a team that has an essential impact on your local community, apply to be an O&M Technician Supervisor II at RWRD!
Post job offer physical required.
The first review of applications will be on 10/18/2024.
Duties/Responsibilities
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 (or higher)Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification and five years of water or wastewater plant operating and maintenance experience or other comparable industrial/process equipment operation and maintenance.
OR:
(2) Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification and three years at Pima County as a Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician.(Possession of PCRWRD Operations 2 (O2) and Maintenance 2 (M2) certifications may substitute for up to five years of the requisite experience.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Some positions may require possession of a current Certificate of Registration to practice as a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification/registration shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: Some positions may require work in remote or limited access areas and terrain exposed to dust and pollen; work for prolonged periods in extreme heat, cold, moisture and humidity; occasional use of protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazardous substances, i.e., asbestos. Some positions may require preventative immunizations such as Hepatitis and Tetanus Some positions within this classification that are not covered by the requirements of OSHA's Blood Borne Pathogen program may be offered, at County expense, the Hepatitis B series of vaccinations due to potential exposure to raw sewage and sharps (discarded needles/syringes). The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require standing or walking for extended periods of time (up to two hours); physical and sensory requirements consistent with the employees' need to routinely and safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions and on different road surfaces.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2024-01643
Department: Regional Wastewater Reclamation
Division: WW AVRA VLY WRF
Opening Date: 10/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Position Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: 12
Pay Range
Hiring Range: $26.38 - $31.65 Per Hour
Full Range: $26.38 - $36.93 Per Hour
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.
This position in Pima County's Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department (RWRD) works on-call and rotating shifts operating and maintaining systems and facilities that convey, treat, and reclaim over 62 million gallons per day of wastewater, protecting public health and the environment. Through this reclamation process, water, biosolids, nutrients, and methane gas are recovered as renewable resources. As an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Technician Supervisor II you will be responsible for safely operating and monitoring selected equipment involved in the treatment, processing, and resource reclamation of wastewater and biosolids. The selected candidate will ensure the continuity of operations by assigning and performing preventative maintenance and adjustments to equipment and systems including pumps, motors, blowers, chemical feed equipment, sludge equipment, and basic laboratory equipment.
The O&M Supervisor II participates in O&M functions and tasks in connection with the O&M of Pima County's Regional Wastewater Treatment Facilities and/or other independent, remote wastewater treatment sites. This is full supervisory position that oversees the WW O&M Technicians and multiple advanced treatment processes. If you have experience in the wastewater-water industry, or a closely related field and are looking to join a team that has an essential impact on your local community, apply to be an O&M Technician Supervisor II at RWRD!
Post job offer physical required.
The first review of applications will be on 10/18/2024.
Duties/Responsibilities
As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department's need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.
- Supervises and monitors treatment facilities;
- Provides dispatch services and performs miscellaneous activities for the collection/conveyance system;
- Compiles data/information and prepares reports to management;
- Utilizes the SCADA system to remotely operate equipment;
- Supervises and assists in monitoring, evaluating and troubleshooting treatment plant and collection/conveyance system processes;
- Initiates the implementation of emergency procedures;
- Responds to requests for information/documentation from other County departments, local, state and federal agencies;
- Responds to calls/complaints from the public.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 (or higher)Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification and five years of water or wastewater plant operating and maintenance experience or other comparable industrial/process equipment operation and maintenance.
OR:
(2) Possess a current Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Grade 3 (or higher) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification and three years at Pima County as a Wastewater Operations & Maintenance Technician.(Possession of PCRWRD Operations 2 (O2) and Maintenance 2 (M2) certifications may substitute for up to five years of the requisite experience.)
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Trade 4 ADEQ Wastewater Treatment System Operator certification, and a Grade 2 Wastewater Collection System Operator certification (or higher) at the time of hire.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience with at least one (1) year as a supervisor in the operation of an advanced, complex wastewater/water facility (Grade 3 or 4 wastewater facility).
- Experience with/knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems to locate and obtain information, perform trending analysis, and generate reports.
- Experience in supervising, monitoring, evaluating, and troubleshooting treatment plant and conveyance system processes.
- Experience with/knowledge of reading and interpreting technical data.
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Valid driver license is required at time of application. ValidAZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant's suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services' review and approval of the candidate's driving record. Some positions may require possession of a current Certificate of Registration to practice as a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Arizona at the time of appointment or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure/certification/registration shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Items: Some positions may require work in remote or limited access areas and terrain exposed to dust and pollen; work for prolonged periods in extreme heat, cold, moisture and humidity; occasional use of protective equipment due to potential exposure to hazardous substances, i.e., asbestos. Some positions may require preventative immunizations such as Hepatitis and Tetanus Some positions within this classification that are not covered by the requirements of OSHA's Blood Borne Pathogen program may be offered, at County expense, the Hepatitis B series of vaccinations due to potential exposure to raw sewage and sharps (discarded needles/syringes). The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Some positions may require standing or walking for extended periods of time (up to two hours); physical and sensory requirements consistent with the employees' need to routinely and safely operate a motor vehicle in all weather conditions and on different road surfaces.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pima County provides access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for eligible employees and has an award-winning wellness program. Our plan is designed to ensure a high level of coverage and financial protection. Read more about our benefits program by
JOB SUMMARY
5501 - Wastewater Operations and Maintenance Supervisor IIPima County, AZ
Tucson
8 days ago
N/A
Full-time