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PROCESS OPERATOR I (HELPS)
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$61,101 / year median in New York
+4% projected growth
Job Description
POSITION
Process Operator I (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT
Water Purification District
SALARY RANGE
$46,111-$49,237 WORK
LOCATION
Albany, NY HOURS Schedule varies
BENEFITS
Paid Time Off Health, Dental, Vision, & Hearing Tuition Reimbursement NYS Retirement Employee Assistance Program Subsidized Daycare - Little Sprouts at Shaker Place
DESCRIPTION
This is a trainee position involving responsibility for learning the duties and routines in the operation and maintenance of a sewage treatment plant. The incumbent in this position undergoes on-the-job training to become qualified as an operator of sewage treatment plant. The work is performed under immediate supervision of a qualified operator. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
• Possession of a valid New York State Driver's license at time of appointment.
• Must successfully pass the Wastewater Basic Operations Course as outlined in the New York Water Environment Associates Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Certification Manual within one (1) year of permanent appointment. Please submit a resume and copy of driver's license with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES
district@albanycountyny.gov Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a "HELP Program" position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance