Wastewater Operations Specialist

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7 am-3:15 pm.

Work Location: 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND OR

Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Union Representation: Portland City Laborers 483 (PCL). To view labor agreements, current and future, please visit the Current City Labor Agreements page.

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Operations & Maintenance Group (O&MG) is seeking a Wastewater Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team of highly qualified people to assist in process areas, planning and carrying out lockout/tag-out procedures, assist with producing standard operating procedures (SOP's) and procedural documents for Operations staff and many other Operations related activities. This position may assist with or provide training and coordination of process area-specific work for the 44 wastewater operators within the O&MG Operations Division. All work is carried out under general supervision with a heavy emphasis on coordination with all plant staff.

This is a journey-level position and it is desired that the applicant will be able to demonstrate 5+ years of increasing responsibility in the field of Wastewater Treatment. It is also desired, but not required, that the applicant possess an Oregon Level III or above Wastewater Treatment System Operation certification. The successful applicant must have the ability to quickly familiarize themselves on plant processes, and act as a system expert within the Operations Division, and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment reflective of living and working in a multicultural society.

Duties and responsibilities include:

This position performs a variety of specialized technical tasks in support of Operations staff within the O&MG. Work involves the gathering of data from shift reports collected from the treatment facilities and processing that data into a variety of regulatory and operations reports. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the performance of process control functions, NPDES spreadsheet summaries, plant operations records, periodic reports, and personnel schedules.

Wastewater Operations Specialists work on the following within the Operations Division:

Participate in long and short-term projects

Conduct, and oversee process experiments

Carry out product testing

Solve complex operating issues

Support other crafts in performing and preparing for maintenance tasks

Assists with the collection and/or compilation of data for regulatory reporting purposes

Researching new technologies

Conduct facility tours for internal and external stakeholders

At BES, we value our customers and partners; Portlanders' sense of connection to their waterways; conscientious stewardship of our watersheds, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, and financial resources; a diverse, collaborative, healthy, and engaged workforce; leadership among our employees and in our City and community; equity in our workplace, business practices, and service delivery; clear communication and transparency; innovative, sustainable, and resilient solutions.

BES is seeking talented individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds with knowledge, ability, and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities; and who desire to work collaboratively and creatively to broaden the variety of innovative ways to partner with and serve all Portland communities. To learn more about the work we do at BES, click on the link:

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here:

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their rsum and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, and/or experience meet each of the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge pertaining to operation of a wastewater treatment facility, including treatment technology, process control, process performance parameters, laboratory sampling and analysis and control system logic.

Skill using computer software, including MS Office and wastewater treatment facility maintenance management programs.

Skills in oral and written communications, including report writing.

Ability to maintain databases and manage software with special attention to regulatory requirements.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and to work constructively as a team.

Applicants must also possess:

A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

STEP 1: Apply online between May 13 and June 3, 2024

Required Application Materials:

Resume

Answer to the Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)

Optional Application Materials:

If you would like to request Veteran's Preference, please submit your Veteran documents (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.) by the closing date of the recruitment.

Application Tips:

Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.

Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.

Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.

Do not attach any additional documents.

Please note, all completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than on the closing date and time of this recruitment.

Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of June 3, 2024

An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.

Your resume and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.

You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you would like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information.

Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

Step 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of June 10, 2024

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 4: Selection (Interview): Mid June

The hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview.

Please note, that the selection process may take up to 90 days from the notification of being placed on the eligible list.

Step 5: Offer of Employment: Late June

Step 6: Start Date:

A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Timeline is approximate and subject to change.

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Salary Hour

Listing Type

Jobs

Categories

Government/Public Agency | Operations

Position Type

Full Time

Employer Type

Direct Employer

Salary Min

43.17

Salary Max

50.32

Salary Type

/hr.