City of Portland Wastewater Operations Specialist in Portland, Oregon, United States

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City of Portland Wastewater Operations Specialist in Portland, Oregon

Wastewater Operations Specialist

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Wastewater Operations Specialist

Salary

$43.17 - $50.32 Hourly

Location

5001 N Columbia Blvd., OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-00520

Bureau

Bureau of Environmental Services

Opening Date

05/13/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
Questions

The Position

Job Appointment: Full-Time

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

Work Location: 5001 N COLUMBIA BLVD, PORTLAND OR 97203-2098

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 (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/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: www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/

Our BES 10-Year Strategic Plan can be found here: https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bes/75720

Questions:

Terrol Johnson

Senior Recruiter

terrol.johnson@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

Applicants should specifically address and demonstrate in their résumé 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.

The Recruitment Process

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 (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) 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 (https://www.portland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes#toc-examination-review) 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.

Additional Information

Click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:

City of Portland Core Values
Recruitment Process - Work Status
Equal Employment Opportunity
Veteran Preference
ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

A Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to

Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)
Carrot Fertility
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer
Family Medical Leave
City Paid Parental Leave

AND SO MANY MORE!

Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.

The following supplemental questions are an important step to assist us in determining if you have the minimum qualifications to succeed in the posted vacancy.

Write specific and unique responses to each question. Answering "No", to any of the Yes/No questions or answering an essay question with the following "See resume", or entering "N/A" for any of the minimum qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section may eliminate you from further consideration.

Note: If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.

Have you read and understood all the information listed above?

Yes
No - If you have any questions, please contact the recruiter on the announcement.

02

Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)

03

The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)
My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.
You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.

04

Do you have 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?
Yes
No

05

Provide a detailed example(s) of your 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.