Wastewater Facilities Operator

* 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 two (2) vacancies for the classification of Wastewater Facilities Operator I in the Department of Utility Services.

Under general supervision, the employee will assist in the maintenance, and operation and control of unit processes of the collection system lift station, bionutrient removal, ultra‑filtration membrane systems, biosolids removal system, reuse pumping and distribution system, Bird Viewing Preserve ponds; and will perform related duties as required.

• 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.
• Work‑Life Balance
  • Four (4)-Day, 38‑hour workweek (Saturday - Tuesday, 6:00 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change at the City’s discretion)
• Paid Leave and Holidays
  • Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
• Comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time, regular Teamsters‑represented employees including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Long Term Disability (LTD)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
  • Retirement Benefits
    • Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
    • Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
    • Deferred Compensation – 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
  • Voluntary Benefits:
    Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, 529 College Savings Plan
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
  • to review all City Employee Benefits

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in maintaining pumps, valves, pipes, or motors, or performing minor building or facility maintenance work on heating, ventilation, air conditioning, or plumbing systems; or six (6) months of experience working as a Wastewater Facilities Intern at the City of Henderson.
• 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.
• Must possess, at minimum, an Operator‑In‑Training and/or Restricted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) in one of the following areas:
  Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment.
• Must possess or obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade I Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire.
• Must possess or obtain a Nevada Plant Maintenance Technologist Grade I Certification issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) within eighteen (18) months from the date of hire.
• Employee must maintain certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained and maintained at incumbent’s expense.

• Completed Employment Application.
• Copy of Operator‑In‑Training and/or Restricted Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification issued by the State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (NDEP) in one of the following areas:
  Water Treatment or Wastewater Treatment.

• Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) – Wednesday, July 15, 2026 (Best Qualified Candidates).
• Selection Interview – Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (Top Scoring Candidates).

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada and/or available via Microsoft Teams to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with best‑qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.

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