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Are you interested in Lab Work and maintenance at our Water Restoration Plant? Then check out this opening for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist I.
Key duties of this position:- General facility maintenance
- Equipment repair
- Sampling and analyzing processes to determine regulatory compliance
- Compiling computer based data and files
- Create and update maintenance records
The City of Grants Pass is a High Performance Organization that has a well-defined Mission, Vision and Values which provides the framework for our organizational culture. We believe that the best solutions come from empowered teams with the knowledge and shared vision of the community's goals. We promote a legacy of excellence through a culture of trust, collaboration, and encouragement of personal growth and the celebration of our achievements. We seek to attract adaptable, creative and motivated individuals who share our community pride and dedication to exceptional public service.
If you are an individual who appreciates a working team environment, which focuses on trust, crucial communications, commitment, accountability and results, then the City of Grants Pass may be a great place for you!
Minimum Qualifications
A High School Diploma or equivalent is required, with additional coursework in chemistry, biology or science preferred. An Associate’s degree in a related field is desirable.
Licensing Requirements (positions in this class require):
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License Class C
- Forklift Certificate required within 12 months of appointment
- Must obtain Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment I certificate within 18 months of hire
Click here for the link to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist I job description.
How to Apply
Complete an application on-line and attach your resume, cover letter and certifications.
Any application that is missing a cover letter, resume, or answers to supplemental questionnaire will not be considered. No late, incomplete or faxed applications will be accepted.
The required materials to be completed on-line for this recruitment are:
1. City Application
2. Supplemental Questions
3. Resume
4. Cover Letter
Application materials must be submitted by the closing date in order to be considered for this position.
Ranking and Selection
Per Oregon Revised Statutes 408.225 and 408.230, the City of Grants Pass grants preference in hiring and promotion of veterans and disabled veterans as defined by state law. If you are eligible and wish to claim Veterans' preference points, please indicate so on your application. Please note that you need to submit documentation of your eligibility at the time of your application.
Directly related work experience and qualifications will be evaluated alongside others who perform work of comparable character as required by Pay Equity Law.
It is the policy of the City of Grants Pass that no person shall be discriminated against based on race and characteristics traditionally associated with race to include hair styles, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or current employment status. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City to apply.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Police Officer applicants must show proof of citizenship with 18 months of hire.
The ranking and selection of applicants to proceed in the process includes: experience, responses to supplemental questionnaire, and meeting minimum qualifications of the position. The initial selection process for this position includes the following steps: application review and oral interview. The final selection process following interview includes the following steps: tentative offer, criminal history check, background/reference check, drug screening and final offer of employment.
All candidates will be notified of the status of their application after the closing date.
Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request prior to the application deadline to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application process.
In & Around Grants Pass
The recreational opportunities of the Rogue River are many: jet-boats, rafting, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, water skiing, tubing/swimming, gold panning and the 37-mile Rogue Hiking Trail. In addition to our world famous white water Rogue River, nearby mountains provide high-mountain recreational experiences, including snow skiing at Mt. Ashland, multiple access points to the Pacific Crest Trail, snow-shoeing, and ATV trails. Cultural activities center around the Shakespeare Festival in Ashland and the historic town of Jacksonville. Other scenic attractions include: Crater Lake National Park, Oregon Caves National Monument, and the northern portion of the Redwoods. Grants Pass' year-round calendar of events offers something for everyone. And once the sun goes down, the region takes on a life of its own with fine restaurants, theatres and a performing arts center.
Visitor information: https://travelgrantspass.com/
