Job Description
Salary : $52,249.60 - $78,790.40 Annually
Location : Johnston - 50131 - Polk County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-00237
Agency: 582 Iowa Department of Public Defense
Opening Date: 08/08/2024
Closing Date: 8/25/2024 10:57 AM Central
LinkedIn Tag: #LI-POST
Point of Contact: dpdhumanresources@iowa.gov
Job Description Who We Are: Our Agency directly supports the Iowa National Guard sustainment, readiness and modernization, providing support so they are able to fulfill their missions in Iowa's communities or their work for the State during emergencies or times of need. We are made strong by a highly qualified, diverse and talented staff. Working at the Iowa Department of Public Defense will provide you the opportunity for a robust career!
What We Are Seeking : Do you currently process a Water Treatment, Water Distribution and Wastewater Treatment Certification? Have you been looking for an opportunity to apply your education, skills and talent in Water Production, Distribution and Waste Treatment? Looking for a work schedule that is more flexible for you? The Iowa Department of Public Defense has the perfect job for you as we are hiring a
Water/Waste Treatment Plant Operator (Environmental Specialist) to assist the State at Camp Dodge in Johnston, IA.
What You'll Do : - Provide services for the-lime softening water treatment plant, water distribution, water storage operations and lagoon to provide a water utility and sewage treatment services for Camp Dodge.
- Conduct inspections to ensure concepts, rules and policies are adhered too for servicing all mechanical water treatment equipment, water distribution system, and all water storage facilities.
- Deploys biological/environmental programs to monitor water supply wells to schedule the cleaning and service to wells as necessary to ensure an uninterrupted supply of raw water to the treatment plant including monthly well water level testing and analyze water level tests for trends.
- Monitor/conduct tests and observations, adjustments necessary to maintain the safe operation.
- Monitor and adjust the system control and data acquisition (SCADA) equipment provided for the continuous monitoring of the treatment plant.
- Respond to system alarms and other emergency conditions when assigned.
- Provide observation and conduct inspections of water storage facilities.
- Assist in inspections of the water distribution system to ensure the uninterrupted flow of water.
- Maintain records on the distribution system's flows and pressures.
- Assist IDNR, EPA personnel in their inspections of the water treatment plant, storage facilities, and distribution systems.
- Conduct the necessary testing and sampling to provide for the safe treatment and drinking water supplies as required by the IDNR, EPA. and NGB required by the water treatment permit as issued by the IDNR to the appropriate testing laboratories in a timely manner to verify the purity of the water treated.
- Operate and performance of maintenance and operation of the three-cell continuous discharge aerated lagoon system.
- Maintain and operate all sewage water collection system pumping stations and lagoon stations to manage proper flows to ensure there will be no incident of sewage backing up into buildings. Inspect the pumping stations frequently.
Hours : 7:00 A.M.- 3:30 P.M. Monday - Friday, hours may vary with work assignments/and some weekend assignments to provide additional base support.
What We Offer: - Strong team culture and positive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance. Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. can be found here.
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) retirement package with employer match.
- Optional retirement savings 457 plan with employer contributions.
- Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).
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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
A complete package combining benefits, career and personal development is available here for you. Come be a part of our team!
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in natural science
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an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of full-time professional work in an environmental, radiation control, environmental health or food sanitation program for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education.
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