Water/Wastewater Technician I, II, III, IV Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gwinnett/jobs/newprint/3946628) Apply  Water/Wastewater Technician I, II, III, IV Salary See Position Description Location Gwinnett County, GA Job Type Full-Time Merit Job Number 23-01404 Department Department of Water Resources Opening Date 08/01/2024 Closing Date 10/1/2024 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Class Summary Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource. The Water Technician is responsible for performing technical work in the operation of a drinking water facility to ensure compliance with applicable permits and regulations. Duties include but are not limited to; monitoring plant operations, water quality sample collection and analysis, conducting operational adjustments, recording daily activities and changes in plant operation, operating dewatering equipment, inspecting plant equipment, and identifying maintenance and repair needs. Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program. Level I - This class is responsible for assisting other water staff with various operator duties. This is the trainee level class and duties are clearly defined. Annual Salary: $34,789.00 - $39,573.00 Grade A12(3) L evel I Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma or GED; + Valid driver's license. + Must obtain certification as Water/WW Operator within one year. Level II - This class is responsible for performing technical, independent work in the area of water treatment. This class may serve as lead to lower level classes. Annual Salary: $44,744.00 - $51,456.00 Grade B22(3) Level II Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma or GED; + Three (3) months experience water plant experience; + Georgia Class III certification/license in water; + Valid driver's license. Level III - This class is responsible for performing highly technical work in the area of water treatment. This class works independently and serves as lead to lower level staff. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Annual Salary: $48,658.00 - $55,957.00 Grade B23(3) Level III Minimum Requirements : + High School Diploma, or G.E.D., + Two years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and one year of water experience; + Georgia Class II certification/license in water. Level IV - This class is responsible for serving as a lead worker in the water treatment plant; assigning and monitoring work; and providing training as needed. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Gwinnett County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace. Annual Salary: $52,916.00- $60,854.00 Grade B24(3) Level IV Minimum Requirements: + High School Diploma, or G.E.D., + Three years of water experience or a BS Degree in a related field or a current Class I certificate in another category and two year of water experience; + Georgia Class I certification/license in water (this will be mandatory for promotion to Water Shift Supervisor classification). Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com. Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees’ lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial. Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation. On average, our employees’ benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary! In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees’ medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost! Health + Medical plans for active and retired employees + Dental and vision plans + Prescription drug plan Wellness + Onsite Employee Wellness Center + 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Immunizations + Wellness education and incentive programs + Annual wellness fair Family and Career + Training and professional development opportunities + Family planning benefits + Four weeks of paid parental leave Time + Annual/Sick Leave + 12 paid holidays per calendar year + 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year Money + Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care + Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available + Health Savings Account (HSA) available + Retirement and Savings Plans + 401(a) Defined Contribution + 457 (b) Deferred Compensation + Longevity pay + Tuition reimbursement + Financial education programs Protection + Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance + Short-term and long-term disability + Critical illness and accident insurance + Hospital indemnity insurance + Identity theft protection To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/benefitsinformation) . 01 How many years of water treatment experience do you hold? + None + Less than one year + One year to less than two years + Two years to less than three years + Three years or more 02 If you have water treatment experience, please describe the water treatment processes you have direct experience with. If none, use N/A as your response to this question. 03 Please select the Georgia water certification that you hold from the list below. + No current certification + Class III certification + Class II certification + Class I certification 04 Please list additional certifications, including the State if not from GA. If none, please type N/A. 05 Have you ever worked in an industrial workplace? + Yes + No 06 If yes, please describe your experience. If no, use N/A as your response to this question. Required Question Agency Gwinnett County Address 75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046 Phone 770.822.7915 770.822.7923 Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com