City of Portland, OR-posted 11 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Portland, OR
501-1,000 employees
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

The Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) Operations & Maintenance Group (O&MG) is seeking a Wastewater Operations Specialist to join our dynamic team of highly qualified people to assist in process areas, planning and carrying out lockout/tag-out procedures, assist with producing standard operating procedures (SOP's) and procedural documents for Operations staff and many other Operations related activities. This position may assist with or provide training and coordination of process area specific work for the 47 wastewater operators within the O&MG Operations Division. All work is carried out under general supervision with a heavy emphasis on coordination with all plant staff. This is a journey-level position, and it is desired that the applicant will be able to demonstrate 5+ years of increasing responsibility in the field of Wastewater Treatment. It is also desired, but not required, that the applicant possess an Oregon Level III or above Wastewater Treatment System Operation certification. The successful applicant must have the ability to quickly familiarize themselves on plant processes and act as a system expert within the Operations Division and promote an equitable workplace that demonstrates an environment reflective of living and working in a multicultural society.

  • Participate in long and short-term projects
  • Conduct, and oversee process experiments
  • Carry out product testing
  • Solve complex operating issues
  • Support other crafts in performing and preparing for maintenance tasks
  • Assist with the collection and/or compilation of data for regulatory reporting purposes
  • Research new technologies
  • Collaborate with engineering, construction services and maintenance crafts
  • Knowledge pertaining to operation of a wastewater treatment facility, including treatment technology, process control, process performance parameters, laboratory sampling and analysis and control system logic.
  • Skill using computer software, including MS Office and wastewater treatment facility maintenance management programs.
  • Skills in oral and written communications, including report writing.
  • Ability to maintain databases and manage software with special attention to regulatory requirements.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and to work constructively as a team.
  • A valid state driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire.
  • Oregon Level III or above Wastewater Treatment System Operation certification
  • Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.
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