Water Reclamation Plant Operator III Public Works, Bureau of Utilities, Water Reclamation Plant

Howard County:
Conveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.

What are we looking for
We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations.

What youll like most about working at Howard County Government:

• We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government.
• We have a highly talented diverse and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard but it will be encouraged!
• We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical retirement and wellness programs.
• As a member of the Howard County Government team youll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Monitors gauges meters control panels and process control computers; observes variations in operating conditions to determine processing requirements; takes corrective action on routine problems and reports serious or complex problems to superiors.

Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control; starts and stops pumps engines and generators to control and adjust flows chemical dosages and treatment process equipment.

Inspects bearings valves seals filters generators compressors and other mechanical and electrical equipment; makes minor repairs to malfunctioning equipment; reports major or complex malfunctions to superiors. May assist in repair of complex malfunctions.

Obtains wastewater samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses as required by Federal State and local agencies and for proper operation of the treatment plant.

Maintains shift logs manually enters field and test data records meter and gauge readings and laboratory results. Assists in keeping operating records for shift.

May perform or direct the performance of routine maintenance and custodial duties. May direct the work of or instruct lower level employees.

May perform the duties of shift supervisor in that employees absence.

Is responsible for equipment operation adjustment and cleaning.

Performs routine preventative maintenance; lubricates equipment; takes corrective action on routine problems; makes minor equipment repairs and assists in major repairs when necessary; performs minor maintenance painting; and assists in grounds maintenance.

This position is considered emergency essential and as such the incumbent may be required to report for regular work shift during inclement weather or when an emergency situation arises.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

High School diploma or G.E.D. plus three (3) years of wastewater treatment experience at the Class 5A level; or at least one year of college course work in wastewater treatment or a related field plus two years of wastewater treatment experience at the 5A level.

PREFERRED EDUCATION KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles practices and methods used in water reclamation operations.

Knowledge of the operation and servicing of wastewater treatment equipment and machinery.

Knowledge of fundamental laboratory and sample collection techniques.

Knowledge of safe working practices and procedures.

Some knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.

Skill in repairing and maintaining pumps valves gauges and other wastewater treatment equipment.

Ability to direct the work of others and instruct them in the performance of job tasks.

Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Ability to work in a cooperative courteous and effective basis with people.

Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.

Ability to read gauges and meters accurately and to interpret the data gathered.

Ability to make operational decisions in the absence of higher level supervisory personnel.

Ability to clean and clean and perform minor maintenance and adjustments on equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Required to work a rotating shift.

LANGUAGE SKILLS MATHEMATICAL SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before groups.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as flow rates Mean Cell Residence Times weights proportions percentages area circumference and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Possession of a regular Class 5A Operators certificate issued by the Maryland State Board of Waterworks and Waste System Operators required prior to appointment and during tenure of employment.

Applicants with appropriate experience and equivalent licensing from another state will be considered for appointment but will be required to obtain a Statement of Reciprocity from the Maryland State Board prior to appointment.

A Class C Maryland Drivers License or equivalent issued by state of residence may be required depending upon job assignment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TO APPLY:You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.

Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening background screening and reference checks.

At time of application please submit a copy of any college degree coursework licenses or certifications that you have referenced on your who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Howard Countyis an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at .Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.