Utility Process Control Specialist (Water Plant Operator) - City of Wichita
Production & Pumping 1800 Museum Drive, KS
About the Job
This is highly skilled, technical work to monitor and control production, pumping, and distribution systems to meet water drinking water system demands and water quality permit requirements for a plant that is being constructed at 2120 N. Hoover in Wichita. This position exercises a high degree of decision-making regarding water treatment, flows, and pressures, based on independent judgement on how to maintain multiple water quality parameters within regulatory limits. Work includes supervising other staff when the Shift Supervisor is not present.
This position is eligible for progression through eight competency levels with increasing levels of responsibility and corresponding pay ranges. Progression requires a combination of plant experience and specialized training.
HIRING INCENTIVES
Tiered Relocation Reimbursement: (Outside of Residency Ordinance Boundary)
Tier 1: Up to 100 Miles Reimbursement: $2,000
Tier 2: 101 to 500 Miles: up to $5,000
Tier 3: 501 to 1,000 Miles: up to $8,000
Tier 4: Over 1,000 Miles: up to $10,000 maximum
Signing Bonus (Water Plant Experience)
• Entry-Level Operators: $5,000 (for candidates with less than 2 years of experience)
• Mid-Level Operators: $7,500 (for candidates with 2-5 years of experience)
• Senior Operators: $10,000 (for candidates with over 5 years of experience)
Signing Bonus payments of 50% at employment and 50% on the anniversary date ending year two of successful employment.
Additional Vacation Accrual
New Hires Externally Hired will receive an extra five (5) days up front at hire. This is in addition to the standard vacation accrual.
Employees currently in the Utility Process Control Specialist - Plant Operator position are not eligible for the hiring incentives.