Job Description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This position is represented by the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367.

**This advertisement is for a Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) Level I, II, III or IV. The certification(s) the successful candidate holds at the time of the job offer may be the level in which the candidate is hired.**

The current salary range for TPO Level I is $36.26 - $38.11/hr
The current salary range for TPO Level II is $38.11 - $39.97/hr
The current salary range for TPO Level III is $39.97 - $41.96hr
The current salary range for TPO Level IV is $41.96 - $44.07/hr

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU)
HOURS OF WORK: 4/10s, 5/8s, or Alternate Treatment Schedule
LOCATION: Asplund - 2300 Hutson Drive

Example of Duties

Perform work in the operation, preventative maintenance, and minor maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plant, including well production and water distribution systems. Work is assigned, performed, supervised, and reviewed based on applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level and the role of the individual. The required skill and supervision is dependent on the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level of the person. Employees are assigned general duties in the broad area of treatment plant systems operations, well production, and water distribution systems. Incumbents work independently with less direct supervision as proficiency level increases. Employees work varying shifts, including evenings; nights; weekends; and holidays to meet the water and/or wastewater treatment needs of the domestic, commercial, and industrial sectors of the Municipality of Anchorage. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Also participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU\'s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee\'s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, seven (7) days a week, 24 hours per day.

Treatment Plant Operator II-IV
Must possess a Level II-IV Operators Certification in Wastewater Treatment or Water Distribution and be capable of performing all of the duties of a TPO I and operating more independently and with less supervision. Treatment Plant Operators Ill and IV are lead positions and assist in controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Also participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU\'s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee \'s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, seven (7) days a week, 24 hours per day.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Treatment Plant Operator Level I:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Provisional Wastewater Treatment certification at time of application.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I certification within one (1) year of hire.
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

OR

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I certification at the time of application.
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

Treatment Plant Operator Level II:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Level II certification at the time of application.
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

Treatment Plant Operator Level III:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Level III certification at the time of application.
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.
• American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within six (6) months of hire.

Treatment Plant Operator Level IV:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Wastewater Treatment Operator Level IV certification at the time of application.
• A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.
• American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within six (6) months of hire.

All water/wastewater treatment and water distribution certification requirements are determined as specified by the State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation - 18 AAC 74 and in combination of the work location.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify\xc2\xae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant\'s State of Alaska Commercial driver\'s license (CDL) Class B or greater and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver\'s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the

As a condition of employment, the person selected for the position will be required to successfully complete a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with \xc2\xa7 40.25 and \xc2\xa7 382.405(f) and (h).

All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual\'s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant\'s profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

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