Wastewater Facilities Operator II*

Position Overview

• 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 three (3) vacancies for the classification of Wastewater Facilities Operator II in the Department of Utility Services. 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, responsible for the maintenance and operation of unit processes or subsystems of the wastewater treatment, collection, reclaimed water distribution and disposal facilities; performs related duties as required.

Note to applicants:

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

• 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

• Work-Life Balance

• Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek

• Paid Leave and Holidays

• Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy

• Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance

• Long Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy

• Retirement Benefits

• Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)

• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account

• Deferred Compensation

• 457(b) and 401(a) Plans

Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings PlanPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal GovernmentTuition and Certification ReimbursementProgram, and much more!*Clickhereto review all City Employee BenefitsClick here to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent.

• Two (2) years of full-time skilled operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment and reclaimed water distribution system.

• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

• Must possess and maintain a current and valid Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certification issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association.

• Employee must maintain certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position.

• Employee will be expected to obtain certification and/or training through the City of Henderson in: Forklift, CPR, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, and Infectious Disease, as well as certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1)Completed Employment Application

2)Current Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II Certificate issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association*

• Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application. Clickherefor attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Internal Candidates*

Performance Examination (Weighted 100%)

• Thursday, July 11, 2024

(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications)

External Candidates*

Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%)

• Thursday, July 11, 2024

(Best-Qualified Candidates)

Internal and External Candidates:

Selection Interview

• Tuesday, July 16, 2024

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

• Internal and external candidates will participate in two different assessments pursuant to NRS 268.4069.

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 participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.