Treatment Plant Coordinator 1 - 20084547

Who we are:

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is committed to its mission "To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." Our agency embraces the insightful use of our natural resources to assure the continued safety, happiness and prosperity of Ohio's people.

ODNR owns and manages state parks, state forests, state nature preserves and wildlife areas. We license all hunting, fishing and watercraft; oversee and permit all mineral extraction, monitor dam safety, manage water resources and serve as the second largest Law Enforcement presence in the State of Ohio.

We are accepting applications for a Part-time permanent Treatment Plant Coordinator 1 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at West Branch State Park, assigned to Portage county. The address is 5570 Esworthy Road Ravenna 44266. To learn more about West Branch State Park please visit West Branch State Park.

What you will do…

• Serve as Operator of Record to operate Class 1 wastewater treatment Plant and Class 1 Water Plant.

• Coordinate activities of facilities in the operation & maintenance of wastewater treatment plants (e.g., schedules chemical laboratory tests, oversees plant record keeping & ensures compliance with Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) wastewater regulations)

• Manage process controls by conducting routine sampling & monitoring daily or as required by Ohio EPA

• Manage sewage plant equipment (e.g., lubricates all moving parts, changes packing, removes & replaces worn parts)

• Oversees safety inspection program of treatment facilities

• Must have Class 1 Wastewater Operator License and Class 1 Water Supply License

• Starting hourly pay of $22.66/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 4.5 years of service, with an end salary of $27.84/hr

What's in it for you…

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after complete eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system &/or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 6 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or wastewater treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required experience/license (e.g., per OAC 3745, ORC 4506.1, ORC 4506.03, ORC 4506.12, ORC 4507.02). Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Waste Management

Technical Skills

Equipment Operations, Waste Management, Plumbing Trade

Professional Skills

Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data