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WATER PLANT OPERATOR - (SKILL BASED PAY) Water Utilities Department Recruitment Code #: 300252
This position is currently FLSA Non-Exempt and eligible for overtime compensation and/or compensatory time.
Employees in this position are represented by the Service Employee International Union (SEIU)
OPENING DATE: October 12, 2009 CLOSING DATE: Open until the needs of the City are met. First review of applications will be October 26, 2009 – this position may close at that time.
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE $44,105 - $65,540* (see Skill Based Pay Explanation and Pay plan)
*The salary range maximum ($65,540) is a combination of the base salary maximum ($51,819) and the three highest paid skill blocks ($4,496 + $4,496 + $4,729). The “At Risk” Team Pay is NOT included in this calculation.
SHIFT WORK This position requires shift work, including working weekends and holidays.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Requires the equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. Course work in water treatment, chemistry, biology, or a related field is highly desirable.
Work Experience: Requires the equivalent to one year of qualifying full-time experience as a Grade II or higher plant operator performing operation duties in a water treatment facility. Candidates must have the minimum amount of work experience. Education will not substitute for the required work experience; however, related unpaid and/or volunteer work experience may be used as qualifying work experience.
Certifications, Licenses, and/or Registrations: • At the time of application, possession of Grade II water treatment certification issued by the State of Arizona or its equivalent in another jurisdiction. Please attach a copy of all Water Treatment certifications at time of application. • Possession of or ability to obtain a Grade III water treatment certificate issued by the State of Arizona within six months from date of hire. • Requires possession of a valid Arizona driver's license.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Successful completion of probationary period is contingent upon passing an FBI background investigation. A post offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen are required for this position. If requesting veteran’s preference, the appropriate DD214 must be attached at the time of application.
SELECTION CRITERIA An official City of Tempe application must be filled out in order to be considered for this position. Incomplete application or supplemental forms will result in being disqualified from further consideration. Applicants whose experience and training most closely suit the needs of the City may be selected for further testing/interviews. Falsifying information or lying during any stage of the selection/hiring process will make you ineligible for new or continued City employment. The City of Tempe conducts thorough background checks. TLM/mcp
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