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Form of workSalary: $6,616.00 Monthly
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-9718
Department: Department of Environmental Management
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Description
IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:
Permanent Full-Time: (KIHEI)
Assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
These classes differ from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III, and IV in that the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operationand Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities; whereas the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III, and IV independently operates and maintains a Class I, II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant, equipment and facilities.
These classes differ from the Wastewater TreatmentPlant Operation and Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV in that the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operationand Maintenance Supervisor II, III, IV assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities; whereas the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance supervisor II, III, and IV supervises through subordinate supervisors and has immediate charge of and twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for, all operational, maintenance, overhaul and repair activities at a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment and tributary pumping plants.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Assists in the supervision and participates in the Operation and Maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant and its related tributary pumping plants to regulate the flow of wastewater, air and sludge through the various stages of the treatment processes; the monitoring and controlling of various equipment to regulate the flow of wastewater to and from the pumping plants; the reading and recording of data from meters, gauges and other recording devices and the interpretation of the data to maintain or improve Plant Operations; the inspection of plant and equipment for malfunctions, irregularities and needed repairs; the lubricating, oil changing and the making of repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment; the installation, overhaul, repair and testing of treatment and pumping plant equipment; the draining and cleaning of settling tanks, clarifiers, chlorinating chambers, digesters and aeration tanks; the maintenance of sludge digestion systems, dewatering equipment, drying beds and pulverizers; the collection of samples of raw, partially treated and treated wastewater and sludge in order to perform chemical and physical analyses including settleable solid, settleability, PH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen and suspended solids; the interpreting of laboratory results, making appropriate process adjustments; the maintenance of test result records, data sheets and reports; the computer input and extraction of data and reports; the painting and rustproofing of equipment, buildings and structures; the review of construction prints, machinery drawings, and manufacturer's manual to make necessary repair and work computations in performing repair work; and the keeping of station logs and other operational reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
Grade IV: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and four and one-half (4-1/2) years of full-time work experience in the Operation and Maintenance of a Grade III or higher level Wastewater Treatment Plant.
License Requirement: Possession of the applicable Hawaii Mandatory Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate; possession of a valid Hawaii state driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; practices and procedures used in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of Wastewater Treatment and pumping plant equipment; the various types of wastewaters and associated problems and processes; sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in Treatment Plant control; servicing requirements of moving machinery; hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery; plant quality control requirements and measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies; uses of mechanic hand and power tools, materials, and equipment associated in mechanical repair work.
Ability to: assign and supervise the work of others; operate and maintain electrical pumping units and auxiliary equipment; diagnose problems in plant equipment and supervise and participate in their correction; read and interpret meters and gauges; record readings and maintain operating records; input and extract data and reports from computer files; instruct others in operational practices and procedures relating to Treatment Plant equipment; perform the required laboratory tests and analyze results; act quickly and effectively in emergencies; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work harmoniously with others; handle weights and loads; and read and understand construction prints, machinery drawings and manufacturer's manuals.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
Special Working Conditions: exposure to hazardous, filthy and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend and holiday work as required.
Supplemental Information
Reciprocity:
Out-of-state applicants who possess a Wastewater Treatment Plant operator certification in their state and who are seeking employment with the County of Maui should first inquire with the State of Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) on how to obtain a Hawai'i Operator Grade IV certification through reciprocity.
If you intend to apply for reciprocity certification with the DOH, please note one of the requirements is that the applicant provide a letter verifying application of employment in the State of Hawai'i.
Therefore, after you apply for a job with the County of Maui, you will need to contact the County of Maui Department of Personnel Services to request the verification letter to submit to the DOH.
Contact Information for State of Hawai'i Department of Health:
Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Facilities
Wastewater Branch
State Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 309
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-586-4294
Contact Information for County of Maui Department of Personnel Services:
Dept. of Personnel Services
County of Maui, 200 South High Street
Kalana O Maui Building, Sixth Floor
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-270-7850
Email:
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:
Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.
Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at
Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.
Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).
Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.
Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.
Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.
Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.
Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to change. Benefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.
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This position requires possession of a current State of Hawaii Mandatory Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, Class IV. Do you possess this certificate? Note: You must attach a copy to your application.
Required Question
Location : Maui County (various), HI
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: R-9718
Department: Department of Environmental Management
Opening Date: 01/19/2024
Description
IMMEDIATE VACANCIES:
Permanent Full-Time: (KIHEI)
Assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
These classes differ from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III, and IV in that the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operationand Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities; whereas the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I, II, III, and IV independently operates and maintains a Class I, II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant, equipment and facilities.
These classes differ from the Wastewater TreatmentPlant Operation and Maintenance Supervisor II, III, and IV in that the Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operationand Maintenance Supervisor II, III, IV assists in the supervision and participates in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment Plant and it's related tributary pumping plants, equipment and facilities; whereas the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance supervisor II, III, and IV supervises through subordinate supervisors and has immediate charge of and twenty-four (24) hour responsibility for, all operational, maintenance, overhaul and repair activities at a Class II, III, or IV Wastewater Treatment and tributary pumping plants.
Examples of Duties
The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position.
Assists in the supervision and participates in the Operation and Maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant and its related tributary pumping plants to regulate the flow of wastewater, air and sludge through the various stages of the treatment processes; the monitoring and controlling of various equipment to regulate the flow of wastewater to and from the pumping plants; the reading and recording of data from meters, gauges and other recording devices and the interpretation of the data to maintain or improve Plant Operations; the inspection of plant and equipment for malfunctions, irregularities and needed repairs; the lubricating, oil changing and the making of repairs and adjustments to machinery and equipment; the installation, overhaul, repair and testing of treatment and pumping plant equipment; the draining and cleaning of settling tanks, clarifiers, chlorinating chambers, digesters and aeration tanks; the maintenance of sludge digestion systems, dewatering equipment, drying beds and pulverizers; the collection of samples of raw, partially treated and treated wastewater and sludge in order to perform chemical and physical analyses including settleable solid, settleability, PH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen and suspended solids; the interpreting of laboratory results, making appropriate process adjustments; the maintenance of test result records, data sheets and reports; the computer input and extraction of data and reports; the painting and rustproofing of equipment, buildings and structures; the review of construction prints, machinery drawings, and manufacturer's manual to make necessary repair and work computations in performing repair work; and the keeping of station logs and other operational reports.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Training and Experience:
Grade IV: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school, and four and one-half (4-1/2) years of full-time work experience in the Operation and Maintenance of a Grade III or higher level Wastewater Treatment Plant.
License Requirement: Possession of the applicable Hawaii Mandatory Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate; possession of a valid Hawaii state driver's license (Type 3).
Knowledge of: principles and practices of supervision; practices and procedures used in the operation, maintenance, overhaul and repair of Wastewater Treatment and pumping plant equipment; the various types of wastewaters and associated problems and processes; sampling methods and the physical and chemical tests used in Treatment Plant control; servicing requirements of moving machinery; hazards and safety practices involved in working around high voltage equipment and moving machinery; plant quality control requirements and measures in dealing with process malfunctions and emergencies; uses of mechanic hand and power tools, materials, and equipment associated in mechanical repair work.
Ability to: assign and supervise the work of others; operate and maintain electrical pumping units and auxiliary equipment; diagnose problems in plant equipment and supervise and participate in their correction; read and interpret meters and gauges; record readings and maintain operating records; input and extract data and reports from computer files; instruct others in operational practices and procedures relating to Treatment Plant equipment; perform the required laboratory tests and analyze results; act quickly and effectively in emergencies; understand and follow oral and written instructions; work harmoniously with others; handle weights and loads; and read and understand construction prints, machinery drawings and manufacturer's manuals.
Health and Physical Condition:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.
Physical Effort Grouping: Heavy
Special Working Conditions: exposure to hazardous, filthy and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend and holiday work as required.
Supplemental Information
Reciprocity:
Out-of-state applicants who possess a Wastewater Treatment Plant operator certification in their state and who are seeking employment with the County of Maui should first inquire with the State of Hawai'i Department of Health (DOH) on how to obtain a Hawai'i Operator Grade IV certification through reciprocity.
If you intend to apply for reciprocity certification with the DOH, please note one of the requirements is that the applicant provide a letter verifying application of employment in the State of Hawai'i.
Therefore, after you apply for a job with the County of Maui, you will need to contact the County of Maui Department of Personnel Services to request the verification letter to submit to the DOH.
Contact Information for State of Hawai'i Department of Health:
Board of Certification of Operating Personnel in Wastewater Facilities
Wastewater Branch
State Department of Health
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 309
Honolulu, HI 96814
808-586-4294
Contact Information for County of Maui Department of Personnel Services:
Dept. of Personnel Services
County of Maui, 200 South High Street
Kalana O Maui Building, Sixth Floor
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-270-7850
Email:
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
EXAMINATIONS ARE ADMINISTERED IN THE COUNTY OF MAUl ONLY
The above examination is being given on an open-competitive basis to establish an eligible list which shall be effective for not more than one year unless extended by the Director of Personnel Services.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The County of Maui does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
Pre-Employment/Post-Offer Drug Screening Test: All applicants, who will enter a safety sensitive position or certain designated categories that the Personnel Services Director has established or who are required by law to be drug tested must pass a pre-employment/post-offer drug screening test as a condition of employment. There is no retesting or re-evaluation process. Cost for the drug screening test shall be borne by the County of Maui.
Personnel Services Email:
The County of Maui offers a generous benefit package, including the following:
Vacation
Eligible employees earn up to 21 days of vacation per year, with a maximum year-to-year carry over of 90 days. Eligibility to accrue vacation begins with the first work day.
Sick Leave
Eligible employees accumulate up to 21 days of sick leave per year. Eligibility to accrue sick leave begins with the first work day, and there is no limitation on the amount of sick leave that may be accumulated.
Retirement Plan
Eligible employees are required to join the State of Hawaii Employees Retirement System. This is a defined-benefit retirement plan. For additional information, please visit the ERS website at
Health Benefit Plans
The County of Maui offers the following health benefit plans for eligible employees:
- Medical Plan (HMO or PPO)
- Vision Plan
- Dental Plan
- Prescription Drug Plan
Group Life Insurance
Group life insurance is provided at no cost to eligible employees.
Holidays
The County observes 13 holidays per year (14 in an election year).
Deferred Compensation Plan
Eligible employees may participate in the Island Savings Plan (a deferred compensation plan as provided under Section 457 of the Internal Revenue Code.) This is a supplemental retirement savings plan that allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions into a variety of investment options.
Flex Spending Plan
Eligible employees can also participate in the County's Flexible Spending plan, a way to set aside a portion of pay, before taxes, to pay for qualifying dependent care or medical expenses.
Employee Assistance Program
The County also offers a voluntary assistance program which provides its employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work related problems.
Training
The County provides its employees with a variety of up-to-date training opportunities (i.e., computer application, professional seminars, heavy equipment operation, administrative & clerical skills, personal safety, etc.) to help them increase their knowledge, gain new skills, and to be more satisfied and effective in their jobs.
Leave Sharing
The County's leave sharing program allows employees to donate accumulated vacation leave credits to a qualified fellow employee who has a serious personal illness or injury.
Note: Specific benefits and their associated premiums are subject to collective bargaining, and are subject to change. Benefits may vary for temporary, hourly, and half-time employees.
01
This position requires possession of a current State of Hawaii Mandatory Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, Class IV. Do you possess this certificate? Note: You must attach a copy to your application.
- Yes
- No
Required Question
