City of Portland Water Treatment Operator I in Portland, Oregon, United States

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City of Portland Water Treatment Operator I in Portland, Oregon

Water Treatment Operator I

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Water Treatment Operator I

Salary

$33.18 Hourly

Location

OR 97019, OR

Job Type

Regular

Job Number

2024-01155

Bureau

Portland Water Bureau

Opening Date

11/18/2024

Closing Date

12/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Benefits
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The Position

About the position

Job Appointment: Full time

Work Schedule: Multiple shifts available

Work Location: Lusted Hill Treatment Facility, 6704 SE Cottrell Road, Gresham, OR 97080, and Headworks Treatment Facility, 50105 SE Rock Cut Road, Cottrell, OR 97019, with frequent service visits to associated locations nearby.

Benefit: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefit for this position

Language Pay Premium Eligible: This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/class-comp/language-pay-differential-overview) for qualifying employees.

Union Representation: (District Council of Trade Unions, DCTU). To view this labor agreement, please click here (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements) . Applicants start at the entry salary rate. If you are a DCTU represented employee, see labor agreement for additional information or talk to your union representative.

Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary

The Water Treatment Operator (WTO) I position is in the Operations Group of the Portland Water Bureau. This position assists in operating and maintaining the City’s potable water treatment facilities and systems associated with the Bull Run Supply. These responsibilities must be carried out in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. In addition, the Water Treatment Operator I position assists in operating and maintaining the infrastructure that enables raw water to be diverted as part of meeting obligations under the Bull Run Water Supply Habitat Conservation Plan and assists in completing inspections and collecting samples associated with meeting the requirements of the Bull Run Treatment Variance.

Under General supervision, Water Treatment Operator I’s perform a combination of technical and mechanical duties in the ongoing operation and maintenance of the water treatment system. The Water Treatment Operator I position is a training position within the Water treatment Operator series. This position works alongside and assists Water treatment Operator II’s.

Upon gaining the essential skills, qualifying experience, and required Water Treatment certification with the Oregon Health Authority, the WTO I will be eligible to apply for a position as a Water Treatment Operator II when opportunities exist.

Typical duties for this role include:

Assists with and learns to collect water samples and analyze for appropriate physical and chemical dosages and feed rates; assists with and learns to calculate chemical dosages and feed rates and adjust appropriately.
Assists with and learns to monitor water treatment system through electronic and computerized systems; learns to make adjustments in water flow and corresponding chemical adjustments; assists with and learns to operate treatment process facilities on assigned shift.
Assists with and learns to respond to emergency alarms, isolating problem area and taking immediate corrective action to resolve the problem within established federal and state regulations; assists with and learns to test emergency equipment on established schedule to ensure constant emergency preparedness.
1. Assists with and learns to maintain the operational integrity of the water treatment facilities through daily inspection and identification of needed repair and maintenance.
Assists with and learns to conduct preventive and general maintenance on a variety of small and large equipment and specialized instrumentation such as valves, pumps, chlorine residual analyzers, pH meters, turbidimeters, generators, fuel systems, conduit pipes, and various compressed gas systems.
Learns to use computer technology to record water sample data and transmit to other offices, such as water quality and regulatory compliance laboratory.
Responds to calls to work during emergencies. 8. Performs related duties as assigned.

Wage Information

$33.18 hourly - entry salary

$34.74 hourly - salary after six months

$36.47 hourly - after one year

About the Water Bureau: The Portland Water Bureau's 600 employees work together to serve almost a million people in the Portland area. The bureau values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. The City of Portland Water Bureau’s mission is to serve excellent water every minute of every day to almost 1 million customers in the Portland Metropolitan area. We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We are committed to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities. Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply for this position.

Our mission: We serve excellent water every minute of every day. Our vision: The water our community loves is safe and abundant for generations to come. Our equity commitment: We work to uproot systemic inequities and their impacts on our employees and the people we serve. We commit to the difficult—and essential—work of transforming Water Bureau policies, practices, and culture to better serve historically and currently oppressed communities.

Have a question?

Contact Information:

Anna Morgan, Senior Recruiter

Anna.Morgan@portlandoregon.gov

To Qualify

All of the following minimum qualifications are required for this position. Applicants must specifically address in their resume and answers to supplemental questions how their education, training, work experience, and/or lived experience, meets each of the following:

Knowledge of mechanical processes.
Knowledge of state and federal drinking water regulations.
Ability to learn water system functions and operations.
Ability to perform accurate mathematical equations.
Ability to diagnose and correct equipment problems.

Applicants must also possess:

Valid state driver’s License and acceptable driving record (https://employees.portland.gov/ppd/document/admin-rule-309-driving-records-policy/download?inline) ;
Ability to pass routine respiratory protection physical examination evaluation (https://www.portland.gov/bhr/career-center/prehire-evaluation) and fit testing within 6 months of appointment and ongoing;
Ability to obtain a Water Treatment Certificate of Competency – Level 1, (https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/DRINKINGWATER/OPERATORCERTIFICATION/LEVELS1-4/Documents/certification-level-requirements.pdf) issued by the Oregon Health Authority within 24 months of appointment.

The Recruitment Process

STEP 1: Apply online between November 18, 2024 – December 2, 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 clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
Your résumé should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
How We Determine Pay: The City of Portland is covered by the Oregon Equal Pay Act (https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) . Your salary is determined based on the experience listed in your resume that is directly related and equivalent to the position for which you are applying. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all your relevant 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.
You can use AI tools to assist with your job application, but please make sure to personalize your responses to supplemental questions. Avoid copying and pasting. We encourage using AI to generate ideas and then tailor them to reflect your own experiences and skills.
All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process.
E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.

STEP 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of December 2, 2024

An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and supplemental questions, weighted 100%.
Your résumé 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 prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.

STEP 3: Establishment of Eligible List: Week of December 9, 2024

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.

STEP 4: Selection (Interview): Mid-December to Late January 2025

Hiring bureau will review and select candidates for an interview

STEP 5: Offer of Employment: Late January to Early February 2025

STEP 6: Start Date: Mid-February 2025

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
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 of mechanical processes?
Yes
No

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Provide a detailed example(s) of your knowledge of mechanical processes.