Process Control Technician - Wastewater

Process Control Technician - Wastewater Salary $30.88 - $39.43 Hourly Location Lincoln, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600122 Department Transportation & Utilities Department Division Wastewater Opening Date 02/20/2026 Closing Date 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Lincoln Wastewater System is seeking a Process Control Technician to help lead and refine treatment operations that serve our community every day. As a Process Control Technician, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance of our wastewater treatment systems. This is skilled work participating in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities. This role blends operational expertise, analytical thinking, and leadership to ensure wastewater treatment processes operate efficiently, effectively, and in full regulatory compliance. What You'll Do Develop and implement control strategies to optimize wastewater treatment processes Monitor and adjust activated sludge, anaerobic digestion, biogas, and biosolids processes to maintain performance Modify process setpoints and take corrective action during abnormal or emergency conditions Utilize SCADA systems and field observations to monitor equipment and instrumentation Perform routine and corrective maintenance on process equipment and instruments Collect, analyze, and manage operational data to support process control and performance assessment Assist with regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with all applicable standards Perform supplemental Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator duties as needed Provide guidance and direction to subordinate staff in process operations and maintenance Maintain required certifications, complete ongoing training, and support continuous improvement efforts

Work Hours:

Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Minimum Requirements Graduation from high school or equivalent At least two years of college-level or technical school course work in environmental science, environmental engineering or related fields Two years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills may be considered. Necessary Special Requirements Valid driver's license Possession of a Nebraska Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $70,000 of Life Insurance $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit. 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit. 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 This is a full time position working Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Acknowledge 03 As a condition of your employment for the position for which you are applying with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County, you must at all times be legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle. State law requires operators possessing a driver's license from another state must obtain a valid Nebraska driver's license within 30 days of change of residence. Further, you must notify your immediate supervisor the next working day following a motor vehicle conviction which results in loss, revoked, impounded or suspension of your driver's license. Further, this document is an official City/County record, and falsification of this document, or failure to properly notify the City/County of driving convictions or loss of driving privileges will result in discipline, up to and including termination. This applies any time driving privileges are revoked, suspended or limited in any way by any court or the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles or any other Administrative agency of the state of Nebraska or any other state jurisdiction. Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No 04 If yes for verification purposes, please list the state that issued the license and your driver's license number. 05 Do you have experience working in a wastewater treatment plant? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, 2 to 4 years experience Yes, more than 4 years experience 06 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 07 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. 08 Indicate if you have college level coursework or technical school course work in the following: Environmental Science Environmental Engineering Related field (specify below) None 09 If checking related field, please specify the field. 10 Do you have a valid/current Nebraska Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate? Yes No 11 Please indicate if you have one of the following: Class III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification Any equivalent certification (including certification from another state) None 12 Please list equivalent certification: 13 I understand that a Nebraska Class IV Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification is required within 6 months of appointment. Acknowledge 14 Do you have experience operating valves and/or equipment to maintain and regulate the flow of water or sludge? Yes No 15 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 16 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. 17 Do you have experience taking samples from wastewater treatment processes? Yes No 18 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 19 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. 20 This position requires constant monitoring of a SCADA system, pumps and process equipment. Have you ever done this type of work? Yes No 21 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 22 If yes, please give examples of your work experience. 23 Do you have experience maintaining written and electronic records pertaining to the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant? Yes No 24 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience. 25 If yes, please give examples of your work experience and list types of records you maintained. 26 Do you have formal training or education in the wastewater treatment field? Yes No 27 If yes, where did you receive this training or education. 28 This position conducts plant and equipment inspections in all areas including those accessed only by stairs and ladders, and located below ground level and up to 80 feet high, indoors and outside? Yes, I'm able to perform these tasks No, I am not able to perform these tasks 29 I understand that work involves moving and lifting items weighing up to 55 pounds. Acknowledge Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm