Water Quality Control Training Specialist (AP26-015)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Water Quality Control Training Specialist (AP26-015). As a premier metropolitan university SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE

Employing more than 2400 faculty and staff members SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $471 million annual economic impact on the region. Each year the Universitys presence generates almost 9000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

-Maintain the training-scale water and wastewater treatment plants to ensure that they are operating in a manner that can be utilized to train the students in the one-year Water Quality Control Operations Program.

-Develop and prepare instructional materials to train pre-service and in-service water and wastewater operators on maintenance electrical instrumentation and safety.

-Instruct pre-service students and in-service water and wastewater operators on maintenance electrical instrumentation and safety.

-Coordinate the IEPA water supply operator certification testing program. This includes the developing and writing of new exams and providing IEPA with the results of the testing.

-Drinking Water Supply Operator Certification from IEPA
-Wastewater Operator Certification from IEPA
-Strong knowledge of maintenance electrical and instrumentation used in the water and wastewater industry
-Knowledgeable of safety and emergency procedures related to the water and wastewater industry
-Knowledge of drinking water and wastewater operations
-1 years generalized experience in the operations of water and wastewater treatment plants
-Valid Illinois Drivers License
-Knowledge of MS WORD PowerPoint Access and Excel
-Previous teaching experience

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience including start and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checks such as a drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information:SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation:If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation please reach out to us at or via email at.

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.