What are the responsibilities and job description for the WWW Operations Engineer - Department of Public Works position at City of Baltimore?
POSTING DATE: 04/17/2025
SALARY RANGE: $88,223.00 - $136,946.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Class Description
An Operations Engineer provides the engineering review and supports necessary for the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant and for the renovation and construction of plant facilities. Work of this class may lead.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week but are subject to callback in emergencies. Work is performed at a water/wastewater treatment plant where there is occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, pathogenic bacteria and unpleasant odors. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, microbiology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, chemical or environmental engineering work.
OR
NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Some employees in this class are required to obtain a valid Permanent State of Maryland Wastewater Class A and Class 5 Operator’s Certification, or, Water Treatment-4, or Wastewater Collections C2, or Distribution D1 (dependent upon the facility assigned to work) issued by the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators within six months of hire. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Benefits
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
SALARY RANGE: $88,223.00 - $136,946.00 ANNUALLY
BACKGROUND CHECK
Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
PROBATION
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.
ELIGIBILITY
Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION
Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
Class Description
An Operations Engineer provides the engineering review and supports necessary for the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant and for the renovation and construction of plant facilities. Work of this class may lead.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional work week but are subject to callback in emergencies. Work is performed at a water/wastewater treatment plant where there is occasional exposure to toxic chemicals, pathogenic bacteria and unpleasant odors. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
Minimum Qualifications
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:
EDUCATION: Have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, microbiology or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have four years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, chemical or environmental engineering work.
OR
NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES
Some employees in this class are required to obtain a valid Permanent State of Maryland Wastewater Class A and Class 5 Operator’s Certification, or, Water Treatment-4, or Wastewater Collections C2, or Distribution D1 (dependent upon the facility assigned to work) issued by the Board of Waterworks and Waste Systems Operators within six months of hire. Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
Required Knowledges, Skills And Abilities
- Knowledge of engineering principles, practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater plant equipment and machinery.
- Knowledge of budgetary preparations, procedures and procurement policies
- Ability to analyze and evaluate engineering plans, specifications and drawings.
- Ability to write technical reports.
- Ability to establish satisfactory relationships with others.
Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
Benefits
The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits
BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Salary : $88,223 - $136,946
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