Wastewater Treatment Area Operator (Richmond CI)

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - Operations Job Classification Title Water/Wastewater Trmt Operator (S) Position Number 60065796 Grade NC05 About Us The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work Reporting directly to the Facility Maintenance Supervisor IV, this position is responsible for maintaining and repairing the machines and equipment used to process and distribute water to include sample, measure and monitor waste/water effluent quality to ensure monthly monitoring limits are met in accordance with Department of Environmental and Natural Resources and Division of Water Quality. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Collecting and analyzing samples at various stages of the Wastewater Treatment Plant process to include: flow measurement; dissolved oxygen, settleable matter, residual chorine, temperature and PH. - Observing the operation of the Treatment Plant and performing preventative maintenance on pumps, blowers, electric motors, filter, tanks, basins, recirculation and sludge pumps and other equipment to guard against equipment failure. - Interpreting on-site test results and results of certified laboratory analysis for such test as Biochemical Oxygen Demand, Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, and Ammonia Nitrogen for evaluation of plant operation efficiency. - Implementing necessary treatment process controls. - Recognizing wastewater treatment conditions and making necessary corrections such as: setting, adjusting, and monitoring regulators, timers, and control mechanisms determining correct amounts of chemicals to ensure safe and efficient wastewater treatment. - Responsible for all major repairs to the Treatment Plant to ensure immediate equipment repair to prevent a potential health or environmental hazard. Such conditions could include: bypassing of treatment process, septic condition arising from aeration blower failure or typical equipment failure. - Supervising offender labor for the daily maintenance and cleaning of the Treatment Plant and associated equipment to include: cleaning solids from Lift Station bar screens, disposal of waste, maintenance of drying beds, general maintenance of electric motors and other Plant components. - Achieving efficient operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant within recognized environment as established by the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources, Division of Water Quality such as meeting required effluent quality. Limitations, monitoring and report of effluent quality, ensuring the proper application of sludge on permitted land in accordance with permit. - Monitoring and accurately adjusting valves, pumps, blowers, recirculation systems, equalization basin flow, and chemical additive systems to maintain correct operational levels. - Maintaining daily records and charts indicating plant operational efficiency levels are compiled for reference and are subject to review by the Facility Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering Section.   Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Salary Range: $33,902 - $59,327 This job posting will close at 11:59pm, the night before the end date listed above. This is a RE-POST of position 60065796. Previous applicants are still under consideration and do not need to re-apply.​ Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformation that they undergo which includes usage of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, and production. Knowledge and skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of applicable machines, equipment, and tools. Knowledge of state and local laws, ordinances and regulations related to the area. Necessary Special Requirement: Work of some positions in this classification may require employee to possess or obtain C-Well, spray irrigation and subsurface certifications within 24 months and/or obtain & maintain Pesticide Applicator certification within 24 months of hire. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with  State Benefits . State Benefits Information : The State of North Carolina offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Health Insurance options Retirement Plans NCFlex Supplemental Benefits Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave Paid Parental Leave Visit the State Benefits website for additional information. Note to Current State Employees : The salary grade for this position is NC05 .  State employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as, or lower than, their current position.  If selected for this position, a new salary will be recalculated taking into consideration the quantity of relevant education and experience, funding availability, and internal equity.  Based upon these factors, a pay increase May result. About the Division of Institutions : The Division of Institutions manages the daily operations of all state-operated prison facilities