Chief Plant Operator

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the Water Department, Wastewater Treatment Division located at 7300 Hawthorne Road

Salary Range: $29.98-$44.97/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 3:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

Application Deadline Date: July 08, 2024

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the operation of one or more major treatment facilities and multiple pumping stations and flood pumping stations.

• Establishes operating procedures on an assigned shift for the efficient operation of wastewater facilities.

• Supervises and participates in troubleshooting problems with processes and equipment.

• Ensures proper priority is assigned to repair work by maintenance crews and operational records are accurate, complete and up-to-date.

• Ensures that sample collection and handling is performed in accordance with NPDES permit requirements and sound scientific practices.

• Trains plant operators and develops specific plans for career development of employees under their supervision.

• Provides safety training and ensures that safe work practices are strictly adhered to.

• Enforces city policies and work rules and performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation and 1 year experience at the level of Senior Plant Operator. Must possess a valid State -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess an A-level operator certification in waste/wastewater issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must pass a post-offer phyiscal examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.