Water Facilities Operator

* The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.*

The City of Henderson is announcing an examination to create an eligibility list and fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Water Facilities Operator I in the Department of Utilities. The eligibility list may be used to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.

Note to current employees:
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full‑time non‑probationary employees who successfully complete the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. Probationary full‑time, part‑time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on a separate list that may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, performs semi‑skilled and skilled work in the inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment used in the distribution, storage, and disinfection of raw and potable water systems; performs related duties as assigned.

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in the maintenance of mechanical equipment, pumps, motors, valves, analyzers, piping, and/or buildings
• Note:
  
  An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
• Must possess, at the time of application, a minimum of a Grade I Operator‑In‑Training Certification issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection in one of the following areas:
  Water Distribution, Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment; or a Grade I Restricted Certification issued by the State of Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) in Wastewater Collections
• Incumbent must obtain a Grade I Water Distribution Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection within twelve (12) months from the date of hire
• Incumbent must obtain a Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification issued by Water Professionals International (WPI) or Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) within twelve (12) months from the date of hire
• Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson's learning management system
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained at incumbent’s expense
• Employee must maintain certificates and licenses for the position in good standing as a condition of continued employment
• Desirable:
  Experience in water treatment and/or water distribution

• Completed Employment Application
• Current Grade I Operator‑In‑Training Certification issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection in one of the following areas:
  Water Distribution, Water Treatment, or Wastewater Treatment; or a Grade I Restricted Certification issued by the State of Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) in Wastewater Collections
• Current Grade I Water Distribution Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection (if applicable)
• Current Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification issued by Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) (if applicable)
• Attachments for all documents must be provided in the "Attachments" section of the application. For instructions, apply through the City of Henderson online application system.

• Oral Board Interview with Written/Performance Component (Weighted 100%) – Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (Best Qualified Candidates)
• Selection Interview – Thursday, July 16, 2026 (Top Scoring Candidates)

All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates, times, and locations after the closing date of this announcement. The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.