Wastewater Treatment Plant Specialist I
About The Position
The City of Grants Pass is recruiting a Treatment Plant Specialist I focused on pretreatment at its Water Restoration Plant. The role involves inspecting permitted users, analyzing treatment processes for regulatory compliance, tracking operational changes, reviewing reports and laboratory data, and performing sampling of permitted users. The position is covered by the Teamsters bargaining unit, and incumbents must live within a 30-minute drive of their regularly assigned work site. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The City describes itself as a High Performance Organization whose Mission, Vision, and Values guide its culture. It emphasizes empowered teams, community goals, trust, collaboration, personal growth, and exceptional public service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Oregon Class C driver's license.
- Forklift certificate required within 12 months of appointment.
- Obtain an Oregon DEQ Wastewater Treatment I certificate within 18 months of hire.
- May be required to obtain CPR certification and Confined Space Entrant, Attendant, and/or Supervisor Certification.
- Must possess or be able to obtain certifications or licenses required by City, State, or Federal agencies for the assigned position.
- Must live within a 30-minute drive of the regularly assigned work site.
Nice To Haves
- Additional coursework in chemistry, biology, or science is preferred.
- An Associate's degree in a related field is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct inspections of permitted users.
- Analyze processes for regulatory compliance.
- Track operational changes.
- Review reports and laboratory data.
- Perform sampling of permitted users.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
