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Director of Water Resources

Job Description:
OWASA seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to join the team as our Director of Water Resources. This position is directly responsible for overseeing and managing the operation, including the maintenance, laboratory, source water, forest management, and recreation functions of the water resources department. This includes the Jones Ferry Road 20 million gallon per day water treatment plant, four booster pump stations, five distribution system storage tanks, three water supply reservoirs, three water supply pump stations, and 2,400 acres of forested land.

Key responsibilities:
• Leads and manages water supply protection through source water monitoring, development and implementation of forest and land management programs.
• Leads and manages water treatment facility operations by reviewing operational, maintenance, and laboratory data; serves as the Primary or Backup Operator in Responsible Charge for treatment plant and NPDES permit.
• Leads and manages water quality and facility management and maintenance of booster pump stations, emergency interconnections, and water storage tanks and facilities.
• Ensures appropriate emergency preparedness and directs response due to inclement weather, chemical spills, and rising lake levels by maintaining emergency response plans and procedures.
• Oversees the fire safety systems, security, plumbing, electrical, lighting, construction and renovations, routine maintenance, testing, and inspections, HVAC, grounds maintenance, stormwater requirements, of OWASA facilities.
• Provides leadership to staff of 23 through coaching and managing employees to achieve organizational and professional goals; foster a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Ensures employee safety.
• Remains abreast of and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local monitoring and reporting regulations.
• Develops and oversees Water Resources budget; compiles operational data to track key performance indicators; responds to customer inquiries and concerns; submits monthly facility operational reports; and develops annual Tier II chemical report.

Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, biology, or environmental science and have at least six years’ experience in water treatment with two years in water utility leadership, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain the North Carolina Treatment Facility Operator A- Surface, North Carolina Water Treatment Facility Operator C-Well, and North Carolina Water Pollution Control System Operator Physical/Chemical Grade 1 Certifications; a valid NC Driver’s License.
• Be an action-oriented strategic thinker with exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as is the ability to lead the team to fulfill the mission and goals of the organization while ensuring safe work practices are followed.
• Must be a trusted steward of the environment and an innovative problem solver.
• A service-oriented attitude, professionalism, and a passion to foster a diverse and inclusive work environment are necessary.
• Innovative approach to problem solving while being mindful of the community and our customers.
Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:
• Salary Range is $122,022 – $183,033
• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
• 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution; Retirement Health Savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement, Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer
• Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to integrity, reliability, teamwork, safety, stewardship, innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Visit www.owasa.org to learn more about OWASA or to apply for this this excellent opportunity. This recruitment will close on August 9, 2024.

How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/owasa?

posted 7/11/24  (080924)

Utilities Maintenance Worker – Water Distribution

Job Description:
General Statement of Duties
An employee in this class performs varied semi-skilled, unskilled, and occasionally skilled duties in the construction, maintenance, and repair of water and sewer lines, related appurtenances, and on lift stations and equipment at the wastewater treatment plant. Work involves operating a variety of tools and light, medium, and heavy equipment to build, repair and replace sections of water and sewer lines. Work includes reading and repairing water meters. Employees are subject to working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Employees are also subject to working in confined spaces on water or sewer pipes and manholes. Work around raw sewage is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood-borne pathogens. Employees are also subject to callback work. Work is performed under close supervision and is evaluated through observation and inspection for adherence to instructions and standard trade and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities/Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Assists in laying, repairing and replacing water and sewer pipe and maintaining wastewater lines and manholes in the system; may check manhole outfall lines for leaks and cleans.

Assists in maintenance and making repairs to equipment at wastewater treatment plant, pump stations and lift stations including pulling pumps, assisting in replacing drives, blowers, meters and other equipment.

Assists in preventive maintenance on sewage lift stations and treatment plant including pumps, filters, electric motors, aeration basins, re-circulation and sludge pumps and other treatment plant equipment; maintains perimeter of wastewater plant, water and wastewater lift stations including cutting grass and cleaning the areas.

Makes water and sewer taps into water line for individual customers; digs up lines, cleans and bores holes in running lines for meter and box; repairs breaks/leaks in main lines, taps and meter boxes.

Assists with flushing fire hydrants and dead end lines.

Reads water meters for billing using hand held computers for assigned route; takes rereads as assigned in response to customer complaints; cuts water on and off based on work orders.

May perform electrical, carpentry, welding or other basic to journey level trades’

work on occasion as needed by the department.

Uses shovels to finish grading trenches for construction of water and sewer lines; fits pipe; and uses variety of hand tools.

Operates construction equipment such as dump trucks, backhoe, tractor, basic hand tools; performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to equipment.

Assists in maintenance of equipment and vehicles; cleans, changes oil and greases.

Serves on-call and call-back duties on a weekly rotation.

Performs related duties as required.

Working knowledge of the use of common tools, materials and equipment used in construction and maintenance of collection and distribution lines and water and wastewater lift stations, pumps, etc.

Working knowledge of a variety of maintenance and manual methods and tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, repair and replacement of utility lines and appurtenances and repair of lift station and treatment plant pumps and equipment.

Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work.

Knowledge at the basic to journey level in a trades area such as welding, carpentry, or electrical trades.

Working knowledge of the safe use and operation and preventive maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.

Knowledge of the municipal water and sewer services policies practices and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to operations of motorized equipment.

Skill in operating light to medium heavy equipment with skill and safety.

Ability to exert heavy physical effort.

Ability to understand oral instructions and to read line maps and operation and service manuals.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens, supervisors, and other employees.

Physical Requirements
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; 50 pounds of force frequently; and 20 pounds constantly.
Must possess the visual acuity to perform mechanical and trade skills; to operate mobile equipment such as dump truck, jack hammer, etc. in a safe manner; and to inspect completed work for accuracy and thoroughness.

Desirable Education and Experience
High school diploma with some experience in semi-skilled maintenance or construction work, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Information
Must possess an appropriate valid North Carolina driver’s license upon hire.

Must complete Competent Person Trenching and Excavation, Competent Person Confined Spaces, DOT Flagger certification, and Defensive Driving training within first year of employment.

Preferred certifications, but not required,
North Carolina C-Distribution or higher
North Carolina Collections 1 or higher
NC CDL “B”

How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/franklincountync/jobs/4572431/utilities-maintenance-worker-water-distribution

posted 7/9/24  (080824)

Facility Maintenance Coordinator

Job Description:
Seeking an energetic and enthusiastic Facility Maintenance Coordinator to join our Team. This position is responsible for managing and improving the quality of OWASA’s facilities, management of buildings and building systems, site maintenance, security systems, site access, and grounds.

Key responsibilities:
• Oversees the management of heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems, fire suppression and
monitoring systems; pest control; facility custodial contract services; and grounds maintenance.
• Supports site security/access used by employees and all contractors.
• Responsible for managing all building repairs and improvements including, but not limited to, interior and exterior painting, roofing system, carpet, tile, safety improvements, plumbing, elevator systems, boiler systems, and electrical needs.
• Assists Capital Improvements team with developing and supporting capital improvement projects to install new facilities and rehabilitate and improve our current facilities.
• Assists Asset Management team by supporting building infrastructure, and building systems condition assessments and identifying facility renewal needs.
• Oversees all operation and maintenance contract procurement and management requirements for developing proposals, soliciting, and evaluating contractors, awarding contracts, providing project oversight, reviewing invoices, processing payments, and monitoring the progress of contracted services through inspections and periodic evaluations.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Successful candidate should have:
• Requires an Associate degree in a relevant field of study. Minimum of five years’ experience in facility and equipment maintenance with three years’ experience performing managerial functions or project management, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to fulfill the mission and goals of OWASA while ensuring that safe work practices are followed.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Desire to be a trusted steward of the environment, our natural resources and the organization’s financial resources.
• Innovative approach to problem solving while being mindful of the community and our customers.
• Service-oriented attitude, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Team members are our most important resource. Pay and Benefits include:
• Salary Range is $70,507 – $105,760
• Membership in the NC Local Government Employee Retirement System
• 5% Employer 457 Deferred Compensation contribution; Retirement Health Savings account
• Employer paid Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Life, Long-term Disability
• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement and Parental Leave; 12 Paid Holidays
• Educational Reimbursement, Bonus Pay for Additional Certifications and/or Education
• Cell Phone Stipend
• Ability to transfer unused sick leave from preceding NC Local Government or State agency employer
• Much, much more!

OWASA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to integrity, reliability, teamwork, safety, stewardship, innovation, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. This recruitment will close on July 31, 2024.

How to Apply: Visit www.owasa.org to learn more about OWASA or to apply for this this excellent opportunity.

posted 7/9/24  (073124)

Water/Sewer Equipment Operator

Job Description:
The Town of Dallas is currently accepting applications for the open position of Water/Sewer Equipment Operator. This position is not an entry-level position and certain water and sewer certifications are required. This position is tasked with the skillful operation of construction and specialized equipment including backhoes, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, etc. Must possess versatility to operate a wide variety of equipment with high degree of skill at trenching, and operating in or near ditches, parked cars, traffic, underground utilities, etc. The position is also responsible for assisting with a variety of skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of water and sewer systems. The work may require confined space entry and employees are subject to working in outside environments. Applicant is required to participate in rotating on-call for emergency call-back situations.
The position requires graduation from a credited high school and demonstrate experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment, preferably in a construction/utility setting. Possession of a Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required, or ability to obtain during 6-month probationary period. Possession of a grade C water distribution and grade 1 wastewater collection certification, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hiring.
The hiring range for this position is $37,322 to $46,652 DOQ, with a 5% increase upon successful completion of a 6-month probationary period. Benefits include healthcare, retirement, 401k, life insurance, and longevity.

How to Apply: Applications and job descriptions may be obtained at the Town of Dallas Administrative Offices located at 210 N. Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034. All applications should be sent to 210 N. Holland St., Dallas, NC 28034 or emailed to jobs@dallasnc.net. EOE

posted 6/26/24  (073124)

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description:
The City of Mount Airy is accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
The employee in this position will work 12-hour shifts from 10:00 pm to 10:00 am (nighttime). An Employee in this position performs a variety of operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties in the disposal of domestic and commercial waste materials at the City’s wastewater treatment plant. Work includes monitoring the plant’s operation through observation, mechanical readings and the readings and the results of standard chemical and biological tests and to make necessary adjustments in the process as conditions or test results dictate. Other duties include performing limited standards laboratory duties and tests and assisting with plant and facilities maintenance. Work also includes substantial record keeping of work activities. Employees are subject to hazards associated with wastewater and plant operations including working both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, working small spaces such as sewer pipes, and oils. Works may be required to wear respirators when working around chlorine tanks. Work is performed under general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, and is reviewed by observation, conference, and reviewing records for adherence to operations standards, instructions, and safety practices. The starting salary for this position is $32,500.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Makes regular tours of plant and checks bar screens, aerators, generators, pumps, presses, clarifiers, drives and other equipment for proper functioning.
 Records data from various meters, gauges, and dials; logs daily, weekly and monthly activities.
 Performs standard laboratory chemical and biological tests.
 Performs general preventive and scheduled maintenance; assists in overhaul and equipment replacement.
 Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operational conditions; cleans bar screens, tricking filters, checks chemical levels; removes sludge from clarifies; adds chemicals to gravity thickener and belt press.
 Performs routine building and grounds maintenance including cleaning, sweeping, washing, painting, mowing, spraying, and trimming.
 Collects wastewater samples
 Required to operate a City vehicle on a regular basis
 Performs related duties as required.

Desirable Education and Experience

Graduation from high school or the equivalent of a high school diploma supplemented by course work in chemistry or biology and some experience in the operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment, preferably in a wastewater treatment plant; or an equivalent of training and experience.

Special Requirements

Employee must be able to obtain a Wastewater Operator’s Grade I level certificate from the State of North Carolina.

The City of Mount Airy offers a competitive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for the employee. Optional supplemental insurance, tuition assistance, paid holidays, and state retirement is also available.

The City of Mount Airy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How to Apply: Applications may be picked up at City Hall, Human Resources Department, 300 South Main Street, Mount Airy, NC or through our website at https://www.mountairy.org/172/Human-Resources. They can be returned to City Hall or emailed to humanresources@mountairy.org Applicants must complete the City’s application.

posted 6/18/24  (071724)

Utility Systems Operator

Job Description:
Tyrrell County Water System is accepting applications until the position is filled, for the Full Time position of: Utility Systems Operator
An employee in this class performs operational, construction and maintenance duties designed to operate water production and distribution and sewer collections systems. Work includes monitoring daily operations of systems; starting and stopping pumps and plants; operation of heavy equipment; maintenance and repair of water and sewer lines; maintenance and repair of lift stations and pumps; well operation and maintenance; installation of new lines; meters and hydrants; meter reading; and related activities. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and hearing. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently: and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Graduation from high school and some experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection and/or well water production and/or distribution system; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Employee must possess or be able to obtain grade I collections system operator certificate, well operator grade c, and/or grade c distribution system certification within six months; additional certifications may be required. Valid NC drivers license required, CDL preferred. Comprehensive benefit package. Salary Range $31,444 – $47,166.

How to Apply: Applications available at www.tyrrellcounty.org or Tyrrell County personnel office. Submit applications in hard copy format to personnel office at PO Box 449, Columbia NC 27925 or 108 South Water Street, Columbia NC. Equal opportunity Employer

posted 4/25/24  (072524)