Water Plant Operator ; Relief

About the Organization Join the team at Rivanna Authorities for a valuable career in public service. We are guided by our Mission & Values. We constantly strive to improve essential services in the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville.
Mission:
Our knowledgeable and professional team serves the Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA community by providing high-quality water and wastewater treatment, refuse, and recycling services in a financially responsible and sustainable manner.
Vision:
To serve the community as a recognized leader in environmental stewardship by providing exceptional water and solid waste services.
Values:
The Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority and Rivanna Solid Waste Authority are committed to the following values:
Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, & Quality

Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority is seeking an experienced, licensed Water Plant Operator 1 – Relief to support operations at our water treatment facilities and pump stations.

This position fills uncovered shifts at any RWSA water treatment facility and must be available to work varying schedules, including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency assignments, unless on approved leave. In recognition of the additional responsibilities and operational demands associated with the shift assignment of Relief Operators, and to support retention of qualified employees working as Relief Operators, employees assigned as Relief Operators may be eligible for a shift differential of 15%.

Shift differential for Relief operators requires successful completion of all required training and qualification requirements, as determined by the Department Manager.

Shift differential pay is based on the employee’s assigned shift and is not considered part of the employee’s permanent base pay and may not apply during periods of extended leave or other non-working status.

The Relief Operator performs water treatment, monitoring, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and documentation necessary to ensure the safe and reliable production of drinking water. The successful candidate will exercise independent judgment based on established operating procedures, regulatory requirements, plant conditions, and professional training.

• The Relief Operator must be available to fill uncovered shifts at any RWSA water treatment facility, including day, evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts, unless the employee is on approved leave. This is an Essential position
  . The employee must report for scheduled assignments during inclement weather, emergencies, and other operational circumstances.
• Operate water treatment systems involving chemical, physical, and microbiological treatment processes.
• Fill uncovered shifts at any RWSA water treatment facility as assigned.
• Monitor plant operations through SCADA systems, instrumentation, laboratory results, meters, and gauges.
• Anticipate changing flow and treatment conditions and make appropriate process adjustments.
• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, process issues, and operational emergencies.
• Monitor chemical feed systems, replenish chemicals, measure feed rates, and adjust treatment processes as needed.
• Collect water samples, perform required laboratory analyses, interpret results, and make corresponding treatment adjustments.
• Maintain accurate operating logs, spreadsheets, reports, and regulatory records.
• Diagnose treatment process problems and equipment failures.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation and plant equipment.
• Perform preventive and minor maintenance and assist maintenance staff as needed.
• Operate pump stations, filter presses, valves, piping systems, and other related equipment.
• Assist with basin cleaning, filter testing, housekeeping, grounds…