Water Pollution Control Operator 3; 40 Hour Work Week, 1st Shift Tuesday - Saturday; LIMITED TO CURRENT UCONN NP-2 EMPLOYEES ONLY; 1 Position - University of Connecticut (UConn)

Water Pollution Control Operator 3, 1st Shift, Tuesday - Saturday, Storrs Campus



University of Connecticut, Facilities Operations





Please Note: This position is only open to current UConn NP-2 employees who hold a current Class III Wastewater



Treatment Facility Operator Certificate.



Salary Range: $82,349.00-$107,525.00 Yearly. Individuals new to state service start at the minimum of the pay plan.



Link to Water Pollution Control Operator 3: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=9253FM&R1=&R3=



Introduction



UConn’s Facilities Operations Department has one job opening for a Water Pollution Control Operator 3 position. This position is responsible for leading Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) employees assigned to work within the Class IV Water Resource Recovery Facility that includes water reclamation, and associated lift stations to the facility at the Storrs Campus. This position is also responsible for providing supervision for internal staff and to those that are considered external to the University, such as contractors, in the absence of the WRRF Assistant Superintendent and/or the WRRF Superintendent. (Please refer to the Examples of Duties section for the specific Lead, Laboratory and Operations requirements of this position).



A current Class III Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification, or higher, in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is a minimum qualification of this position; the Wastewater Treatment Facility Class III Operator Certificate is required and must be maintained throughout employment with the University.



The Water Pollution Control Operator 3 position is a permanent, full-time, 1st Shift 40 hours/week position with a paid half an hour for lunch. The work schedule is Tuesday - Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This position may be eligible for weekend differential. The hourly salary is $39.44.



This position is categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends, holidays) and may be required to work on holidays.



Although this position has an established work schedule of 1st Shift Tuesday - Saturday, some training may be required on other days of the week, other shifts, and on overtime.



Please note that Facilities Operations NP-2 employees may also be required to perform job duties as assigned at any of the Regional Campuses.



A current motor vehicle license is required.



Selection Plan



This position is categorized as “Open to Agency Only” and current, qualified UConn NP-2 employees will only be considered for this position.





+ In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the minimum qualifications as listed on the job opening and must specify your qualifications on your application. PageUp applications will be evaluated to ensure that the Knowledge, Skill and Ability, Minimum Qualifications and Special Requirements sections of the position have been met. Please also be sure to demonstrate how you meet any of the Preferred Qualifications that you may have.



+ Ensure that your PageUp Application is complete and detailed before submitting it. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the PageUp system.







+ A current Class III Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification, or higher, in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is required. Applicants are required to complete the Licenses and Professional Certifications section of the application, recording the information provided on their Class III Operator Certificate in the specific fields of Type, Issuing Agency, License Number, and Date Issued on their application. If this section of the application is not completed in its entirety, the applicant will not be considered qualified for the position. Applicants are encouraged to record any additional licenses or certificates held in this section of the application.







+ If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Licenses and Professional Certification section of the application) any current trade license(s) held, along with the issuing agency, license number, date issued and expiration date.



+ If applicable, applicants are strongly encouraged to indicate on their application (under the Job-Related Academic, Technical or Vocational Training section of the application) the name(s) of any Educational Institution(s) attended in trade related subjects, and to indicate the (in person and/or online) course(s) studies, Address, City, State where the Educational Institution(s) are located, the years attended and the number of Credits earned or Diploma Earned.



+ Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.





Important Next Steps Information:





+ At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be contacted via email and provided with an opportunity to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.



+ If selected for an interview, you will be asked to supply the names, titles and phone numbers of three, professional, work-related references. In addition, current State of Connecticut employees at UConn or other State Agencies, may be asked to provide copies of their last two (2) performance appraisals and CORE attendance records. Employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment physical examination, including drug testing, as well as a criminal background check.



+ Please regularly check your email provided on your application for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.





Applicants must possess and retain a current and valid motor vehicle operator license throughout employment with the University.



Questions pertaining to this position and the Water Resource Recovery Facility should be directed to Katie Milardo at katie.milardo@uconn.edu. Please direct questions about the application process and employment to UConn HR at Workforce@uconn.edu.



Examples of Duties:



LEAD SPECIFIC:





+ In the absence of the Water Resource Recovery Facility Superintendent or Water Resource and Recovery Facility Assistant Superintendent, the Operator III will assist with schedules, assignments, oversight , and reviews work of staff;



+ Provides staff training and assistance;



+ Determines priorities and plans facility work;



+ Leads daily on-site process control direction and overall performance of the Class IV Water Pollution Control Facility;



+ Performs related duties as required.





LABORATORY SPECIFIC:





+ Ability and knowledge to calibrate laboratory and testing equipment;



+ Evaluates, reports and may make decisions regarding primary and secondary treatment as well as process control changes based on laboratory test results and protocols;



+ Observes, documents and aides in maintaining the health of the biomass conditions based on laboratory and field analysis;



+ Reports the biomass conditions based on laboratory and field analysis;



+ Maintains and records data capturing facility operations, laboratory tests and analyses using the facilities water data management program;



+ Prepares operations and performance reports as required using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).



+ May perform procedures and standards set forth by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater” compiled and updated by the American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association and the Water Environment Federation;



+ May perform collection of samples from various sections of treatment plant, possess the ability to perform biological and chemical tests, prepare reagents and analyze wastewater and reclaimed water for the following, to include, but not limited to: settleable solids, chlorine residuals, temperatures, hydrogen low concentrations (pH), suspended solids, volatile suspended solids, dissolved oxygen (DO), bio-chemical oxygen demand (BOD), total alkalinity, turbidity, mixed liquor evaluation, sample titration, biosolids volume index, total e-coli and coliform tests, etc.;



+ May make decisions to bring additional equipment on-line or take equipment off-line;



+ May make adjustments to biology retention time based on condition of incoming flow and biomass conditions using complex mathematical calculations including, but not limited to, mass balance equation, food to micro-organism ratios (F/M), biosolids production rate, biosolids retention time, BOD formulas, pump flow rates, tank volumes and several additional calculations as required for process control;



+ Performs related duties as required.





OPERATIONS SPECIFIC:





+ Performs a full range of complex duties in the repair, operation, monitoring and maintenance of the water pollution control, water reclamation and lift station facilities and associated equipment;



+ Responsible for the processing and ultimate disposal of biosolids and reclaimed water processing;



+ Operates and maintains such equipment as grit chambers, steps screens, bar racks, grinders, pumps, chemical dosing systems, dewatering systems clarifier tanks, chlorination chambers and others, related to the water pollution, water reclamation and/or lift station facilities;



+ Performs complex repairs to and/or replaces all equipment including valves, motors, pipes, pumps and other machinery;



+ Performs highly skilled biological and chemical analyses of the water pollution control and water reclamation process in accordance with regulations, schedules;



+ Coordinates and assists with the fats, oils and grease (FOG) inspection and removal program;



+ Ability to record meters and gauge values and interpret information according to operating characteristics;



+ Identifies issues and implements resolutions for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) alarms based on available information;



+ Supervises the work and performance of contractors;



+ Prepares operational records, reports and correspondence;



+ Adheres to federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements as well as University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies;



+ Maintains cleanliness and organizational standards consistent within water pollution control facilities;



+ Authorizes and/or supervises emergency or preventative maintenance shut-down and or start-ups;



+ Makes budget conscious recommendations for equipment purchases or contractual repairs;



+ Answers inquiries with regard to university user services to ensure customer satisfaction and proper system functions;



+ May act as a liaison with other departments, agencies, and officials, internally and externally, regarding policies, procedures, maintenance and repairs to water pollution control collection systems, lift stations and equipment;



+ May make recommendations on policies, procedures and/or standards;



+ Performs related duties as required.





Knowledge, Skill and Ability:





+ Considerable knowledge of



+ the operations of a large multi-treatment water pollution control facility including water reclamation;



+ and understanding of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, permit requirements and guidelines as they relate to the Clean Water Act and compliance with the University’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES);



+ principles, methods and procedures of wastewater and water reclamation chemistry and understanding of sampling procedures used in laboratory analyses of wastewater and reclaimed water set forth by “Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater” laboratory practices, procedures and methods;



+ federal and state Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements



+ and ability to utilize computer software programs such as, but not limited to, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, water data management program, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS);



+ nitrification/denitrification processes;







+ Considerable



+ interpersonal skills;



+ oral and written communication skills;







+ Ability to



+ repair and maintain pumps, tanks and other equipment used in wastewater and water reclamation treatment;



+ perform all lower level Operator duties including laboratory, operations, and maintenance;



+ maintain thorough and accurate operational and maintenance records;







+ Must possess the ability to appropriately and effectively supervise staff of a lower grade.





Minimum Qualifications - General Experience



Experience in the operation and maintenance of a Class II, or higher, biological wastewater treatment facility, as required by the DEEP Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, as found below.



Preferred Qualifications





+ Strong leadership skills.



+ Advanced computer skills.



+ Experience with the following programs is preferred: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, or similar program, GEIFIXX or similar program.



+ Education and/or hands on training that is related to environmental, chemistry, and/or mechanical fields.



+ Good technical writing abilities.



+ Strong mathematical skills.



+ A current State of Connecticut P-1 or P-2 license.





Special Requirements





+ Incumbents in this class are required to possess at the time of hire a Class III Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certificate in accordance with the regulations of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.



+ Incumbents in this class are required by DEEP to possess and retain appropriate current certifications, licenses or permits, as required by the DEEP Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.



+ Incumbents in this class are required to possess and retain specific education and/or experience to meet various certification requirements.



+ Applicants must have a current motor vehicle operator license.





NOTE: DEEP Regulations: An Applicant for Class III Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator Certification shall: (A) submit satisfactory evidence of (i) at least four years of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility of Class II or higher; (ii) a high school diploma or G.E.D.; and (iii) successful completion of higher education equivalent to at least 90 CEUs in a field determined by the commissioner to be related to the operation of a wastewater treatment facility; and (B) pass the Class III examination. Substitution of additional documented higher education training and coursework for minimum operating experience allowed as approved by DEEP per DEEP Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.



Physical Requirements:





+ Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.



+ A physical examination may be required.



+ Incumbents in this class will be required to drive and operate motor vehicles, including, but not limited to vans, box trucks, and pick-up trucks ranging in size from compact, midsize, full-size, and heavy-duty, some of which are equipped with lift gates. Incumbents will also be required to operate landscape equipment such as mowers and Bobcat Toolcats.



+ Incumbents must have adequate physical strength and agility to walk up and down stairs frequently and climb ladders independently. Must be able lift, carry and push material weighing up to 75 lbs. Must have the ability to utilize ladders, scaffolding, high-lifts and enter confined spaces. Must be able to perform inspections, alterations, repairs and maintenance to equipment. Incumbents must possess the ability to utilize tools, perform the required duties set forth above and will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.





Application Instructions:



Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs and click on “Staff Openings”, Search #498268. Although it is not required, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three professional, work related references along with their contact information.



This job posting is anticipated to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, January 24, 2025.



Conclusion



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