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City of Henderson Wastewater Facilities Operator II* in Henderson, Kentucky
Wastewater Facilities Operator II*
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Wastewater Facilities Operator II*
Salary
$35.73 - $40.91 Hourly
Location
Henderson, NV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
0378JUN24-TC-BLG
Department
Utility Services
Opening Date
06/17/2024
Closing Date
7/1/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Overview
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill three (3) vacancies for the classification of Wastewater Facilities Operator II in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status**
Under general supervision, responsible for the maintenance and operation of unit processes or subsystems of the wastewater treatment, collection, reclaimed water distribution and disposal facilities; performs related duties as required.
**Note to applicants:
Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.
Salary and Benefits
External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected
Work-Life Balance
Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek
Paid Leave and Holidays
Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237059)
Comprehensive benefits package* for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
Long Term Disability (LTD)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237064)
Retirement Benefits
Nevada PERS (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/eap-all-employee-benefits/retirement/public-employees-retirement-system) (Public Employees' Retirement System)
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement (https://public.powerdms.com/HPD15/tree/documents/1237066) Program, and much more!
*Click here (https://www.mycohbenefits.com/home-hr) to review all City Employee Benefits
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Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it's like to live in/visit Henderson.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school, or the equivalent.
Two (2) years of full-time skilled operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment and reclaimed water distribution system.
Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
Must possess and maintain a current and valid Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II certification issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association.
Employee must maintain certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position.
Employee will be expected to obtain certification and/or training through the City of Henderson in: Forklift, CPR, First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Hazardous Materials, Confined Space, and Infectious Disease, as well as certificates and licenses as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies for the position.
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Current Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II Certificate issued by the Nevada Water Environment Association*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application. Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument?id=3178) for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Internal Candidates*
Performance Examination (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, July 11, 2024
(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications)
External Candidates*
Oral Board Interview (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, July 11, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Internal and External Candidates:
Selection Interview - Tuesday, July 16, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
*Internal and external candidates will participate in two different assessments p ursuant to NRS 268.4069.
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
Employer paid Long Term Disability – Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
Employee Assistance Program – 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT
Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
No Social Security tax on employee's wages
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program – Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage
PAID LEAVE
VACATIONEmployee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond
SICK LEAVE
Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson
HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays per year
Two (2) floating holidays per year
The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK
Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program
Revised 03/24