Treatment Plant Operator: Deerfield Treatment Plant #01264

Title: Treatment Plant Operator: Deerfield Treatment Plant #01264

State Role Title: Utility Plant Specialist II - 79172

Hiring Range: $40,135.00 - $62,611.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Deerfield Correctional Center

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, laboratory analysis & documentation at the water and wastewater plants. Ensures safe potable water is provided to all consumers and wastewater effluent discharge meets all Federal and State guidelines.

We offer apprenticeship/trainee opportunities which provide on-the-job training and support that prepares the candidate to test for and obtain professional licensure in water and/or waste-water treatment.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a valid driver's license. Must have some understanding of water and wastewater operations or quickly learn how to handle chemicals, understand biological control for wastewater treatment and water treatment. Ability to diagnose and correct problems and make mechanical repairs.

Water and wastewater treatment experience must be achieved in determined time. All required training must be completed by due dates. Trainee status is accepted but must obtain proper license level within determined time allowed.

Additional Considerations

CDL License.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-357-3445

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the