Water Facilities Operator

Position Overview

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

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Water Facilities Operator I in the Department of Utilities.

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.

External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

• 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 time of application, a minimum 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.
• Attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application.

The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.