Water Plant Operator I

The City of Manassas Water Plant is hiring for Water Plant Operator I. The Water Plant Operator I is responsible for overseeing and monitoring water through all phases of treatment, including raw water, mixing, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and filtered water treatment, ensuring that treated water quality meets/exceeds local, state, and federal guidelines. Also in absence of the shift supervisor, the Class I operator will take responsible charge of the water treatment plant. Hiring Range: $59,009.60 - $81,140.80, DOQ Position is open until filled and may close at any time. Essential Job Functions Monitors and regulates the transmission and distribution system operations through visual inspection and utilizing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA); maintains SCADA and other records in compliance with state and federal regulations; and submits appropriate management reports. Conducts sample collection and testing: Collects water samples at prescribed stages and time intervals in treatment process; conducts and assists certain supervision of various laboratory analysis, such as pH, turbidity, alkalinity, hardness, color, taste, odors, chlorine residual, jar tests, ammonia residual, and other lab tests to ensure proper plant function; interprets results, operation factors, and mathematical calculations to determine certain rate changes as required; and makes proper adjustments to equipment and chemicals. Regulates and supervises (in absence of shift supervisor) the proper feed rate of water treatment chemicals through feed pumps. Reads, interprets, and records information observed and obtained from lab tests, meters, gauges and other instruments during shift operations. Submits a variety of reports, including those alerting maintenance personnel to potential failures in critical plant function. Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Required Qualifications Associate’s degree plus three years' experience in water plant operations and/or service; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain: Valid Virginia driver's license Class 1 VA Waterworks Operator license As mandated in Section 18VAC160-30-110 of the Administrative Code of Virginia, a combination of equivalent experience may also include Bachelor's Degree plus two years' experience in water plant operations and/or service, or high school diploma/equivalent plus four years' experience in water plant operations and/or service. Special Requirements May be required to obtain additional certifications. The schedule for this position may vary from either a 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am shift either Sunday, Monday Tuesday, every other Wednesday or Thursday, Friday, Saturday, every other Wednesday.