Water Facilities Operator

Water Facilities Operator I

* 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. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.

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.
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES :
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing 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 separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year.

If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized. 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 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

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION : 1) Completed Employment Application 2) 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 * 3) Current Grade I Water Distribution Certification, or higher, issued by the State of Nevada Department of Environmental Protection, if applicable * 4) Current Grade I Plant Maintenance Technologist certification issued by Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA), if applicable
* * Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application,  for attachment instructions. ASSESSMENT DATES: 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/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS :
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. 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 make themselves available to…