The Position

The Water Resource Recovery Operations and Services Department is seeking a Wastewater Planner and Scheduler in the Forest Grove Operations and Maintenance program. This position performs project planning, scheduling, and assigning of duties in relation to installation, maintenance and repair for the mechanical equipment and machinery in District water resource recovery facilities and pump stations. Assists the Plant Superintendent with daily operations of the facilities by planning and managing programs and activities for the efficient operation of the District’s secondary water resource recovery facilities (Hillsboro and Forest Grove). Provides oversight for all plant operations and processes and ensures compliance with local, state, federal, and regulatory agencies.

Please Note: The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services and Washington County.

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all essential functions.)

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

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  Principles, methods and materials used in the installation, repair and maintenance of a variety of wastewater collection systems, wastewater treatment plant processes, pumping stations, and related equipment
• Operational and process system requirements
• Principles and practices of project development, modern and complex principles and practices of program development and administration
• Scheduling, planning, and management
• Control systems related to maintenance and repair
• Preparing job estimates
• Computerized maintenance management systems
• Safety and inspection practices and procedures
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, and regulations
  

SKILL IN:

• Use of hand and power tools which include tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and levels
• Proper mechanical and machine fitting
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings and scopes of work
• identifying problems, suggesting and justifying alternative solutions
• Reviewing and interpreting specifications, plans, maps, reports, and contracts pertaining to the operation of treatment facilities
• Maintaining accurate records of work performed
• Estimating necessary materials, parts and equipment to complete requested work
• interpreting and explaining maintenance and operations policies and procedures
• Troubleshoot, plan and schedule work
• Use of computers and computer software
  

ABILITY TO:

• Understand and communicate using standard mechanical, electrical and instrumentation terms
• Balance multiple projects
• Research and understand data, provide recommendations
• Understand and follow oral and written directions, policies, procedures, and standards
• Prepare and maintain accurate files and records
• interpret and apply pertinent policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and permits
• Effectively plan and schedule predictive and preventative maintenance procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of District and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the KSAs would be:

3+ years of experience planning and scheduling work in an industrial wastewater treatment facility; and

3+ years of experience in treatment plant operations or maintenance

College level coursework or training in wastewater treatment, mechanical maintenance, treatment operations, civil engineering or a related field.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:

Upon selection, candidates must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Clean Water Services offers eligible employees the opportunity to choose benefits and plans that meet both individual and family needs. In addition to a competitive salary, Clean Water Services offers employees a comprehensive benefit packet that includes health coverage, health reimbursement account, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending account, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Plan (PERS/OPSRP), deferred compensation, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, goal sharing bonus, and more. Further information for full-time regular non-represented employees can be found here (Download PDF reader).

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.