A Water Resource Specialist samples water, analyzes samples, and provides information on environmental or health risks. Assists local and state governments with planning and watershed resource management. May specialize as an environmental scientist. May work as a water or wastewater treatment plant operator.
This position manages the overall operation of the wastewater treatment operations area in such a manner as to meet all Local, State and Federal requirements. Responsible for the efficient, safe and economical operation of the Water Campus Water Reclamation Plant (WRP), Advanced Water Treatment (AWT) Plant, Gainey Ranch (WRP) Water Reclamation Plant and the Desert Mountain and Westworld Non-Potable Recharge Facilities. Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $61.45/hour or $127,816.00/annually .
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Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.98% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include: Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database Criminal Background screening The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
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Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis. Depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
