Water System Operator 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

This recruitment is for a Water System Operator 2 position located within the State Public Works Division Marlette Lake Section. This position reports directly to the Water System Manager and is responsible for operating and maintaining water systems including performing preventative maintenance and repairs on pipelines valves pumps electrical equipment generators and related components. Duties include managing reservoirs and diversion dams maintaining spillways and catchment systems and controlling water levels and distribution through SCADA or manual valve operations. The role also involves accurate record keeping of water levels flows valve adjustments and maintenance activities as well as maintaining road access and safely operating heavy equipment. As a representative in the field the position requires strong public relations skills to explain facility operations to community groups media and officials. Work will occur in inclement weather at elevations above 6000 feet and winter survival skills are essential.

Water System Operators perform technical duties related to testing and treatment of ground and surface water the operational duties associated with the collection and storage of ground and surface water and the treatment and distribution of water.

Graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment or water distribution system; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Operate and maintain a water treatment and distribution system; monitor compliance with State health regulations and Environmental Protection Agency regulations and implement corrective water treatment procedures; analyze treated water samples for turbidity pH level TPH and chlorine residual tests; monitor contaminate levels to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; adjust chemical dosages on analysis; collect water samples on a periodic basis and forward samples to the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory as required.

Route stream water into reservoir feed lines by installing and maintaining a catchment system including aprons culverts sand traps and transmission pipes.

Control reservoir levels and water distribution by releasing or retaining water through manual or computer systems; install and maintain the water-pumping system as needed to replenish water levels.

Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on the water system by inspecting distribution systems and maintaining pumps valves motors air lines and related machinery; rebuild motors pumps and pipelines as necessary; clear debris; flush sand traps; repair pressure relief boxes valves and pumps using a variety of hand and power tools welders dump trucks loader and backhoe; maintain access roads within the water system by grading road surface and using a snow plow; transport vehicles and equipment on public roads and highways.

Assist supervisor in overseeing the management collection treatment and distribution of water resources; gather information including reservoir levels water released and diverted snow depth information and system activities; develop reports cost estimates and projections related to water collection treatment and distribution.

May provide supervision to lower-level operators and workers seasonal staff and the work of inmates.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Buildings & Grounds:Under general direction incumbents function as a lead worker over lower-level Water System Operator and/or Water System Worker positions to include training work assignment and review and providing input regarding performance evaluations and work performance standards. Incumbents function at the journey level and are certified as a Water Distribution Operator grade 2 (or higher) and may require certification as a Water Treatment Operator grade 1.

State Parks: Under general direction incumbents work at the advanced journey level on a water system designated by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection as requiring certification as a Water Treatment Operator grade 2 or higher or a Water Distribution Operator grade 2. Duties at this level require advanced knowledge of treatment technology and operation of associated equipment.

This job specification lists the major knowledge skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of:principles and techniques of operating and maintaining a reservoir water system including reservoir management and intake structures coagulation and flocculation sedimentation filtration disinfections corrosion control taste and odor control plant operation safety and laboratory procedures; principles and techniques of surveying water sources and surface storage for capacity and potential contamination and operation of water distribution systems including storage facilities distribution system facilities distribution system operation and maintenance disinfections and safety; computer logging and graphing methods related to water treatment and distribution; federal and State rules and regulations regarding water quality treatment and reporting requirements; transportation of fuel using a tanker truck.

Ability to:provide first-line supervision to lower-level employees and inmates.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble -

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse inclusive and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race color national origin religion or belief age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy domestic partnership genetic information (GINA) or compensation and/or wages.

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