Water​/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III

Job Description Introduction

PLEASE NOTE:
You must currently have a Grade 3 operator certification, or higher, in Water Treatment at the time of application.

Join a team that keeps Scottsdale’s water flowing clean, safe, and reliable for our community every single day. We’re seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III who’s ready to step into a dynamic role at the heart of our water operations. If you’re passionate about advanced treatment processes, thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and want to contribute your expertise toward protecting one of our city’s most vital resources, we encourage you to apply.

This is your opportunity to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact alongside dedicated professionals who take pride in delivering excellence in water quality and service.

Performs mid to high journey-level operational tasks involved in the operation and maintenance of complex water and wastewater treatment systems, processes and facilities. May provide daily leadership and direction to Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators I & II as delegated by Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IV.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $41.59/hour.

• A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to three years of operation and maintenance of advanced, complex water and/or wastewater treatment facilities.

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Must possess upon hire or promotion, and maintain a Grade 3 operator certification from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality within the discipline of Water Treatment.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently % which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employer contribution of $10 per pay period to employee's PEHP (Post-Employment Health Plan) account

The application and supplemental questions are essential components of the selection process and must be completed in their entirety for your candidacy to be considered. Please ensure that each section is fully completed and all questions are answered thoroughly. Do not substitute responses with “See Resume.” Incomplete answers, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from further consideration.

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