Water Utility Systems Operator - Point Lay

Salary : $26.18 Hourly

Location : Point Lay, AK

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : 16-25-010

Department : Public Works

Division : Utilities

Opening Date : 02 / 24 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 7 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

Operate and maintain the water utility system, which consists of four system types - Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Treatment and Wastewater Collection and professional and courteous demeanor is expected in interaction with customers and regulatory agency personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Safely operate and maintain mechanical equipment and machinery.

Perform laboratory testing or water and wastewater samples for process control.

Prepare chemical solutions and operate chemical feed systems correctly according to process rate of flow.

Perform basic math calculations.

Make minor repairs to keep equipment operable, under the supervision of the Lead Operator.

Operate and maintain membrance filtration water treatment systems.

Operate and maintain the Steelfab wastewater treatment package plant.

Operate and maintain distribution and collection pipelines and appurtenances.

Operate, troubleshoot and maintain boiler and hydronic systems.

Work safely in trench excavation environments to maintain and repair pipelines.

Respond promptly and effectively to after-hours call outs and alarms.

Use of all the recommended personal protective equipment is mandatory.

Pursue obtaining the required levels of operator certification.

Work outdoors as required in very cold, Arctic conditions.

Work in close proximity to raw sewage and wastewater.

Work occasionally on weekends and holidays as required.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

High school diploma, or G.E.D / or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience.

This is a career ladder position the incumbent must obtain certification as required by ADEC within time periods specified in the attached chart. For each certification received, the incumbent will receive pay increases for operator certifications obtained based on the attached schedule. The inability to obtain the required operator certifications may result in loss of employment. If the incumbent fails to renew certifications as required, the ADEC will consider expired certificates as not valid therefore the incumbent's rate of pay will be adjusted accordingly.

Environmental Factors and Conditions :

As described above, this job requires working with close proximity to raw sewage and wastewater and occasional unintentional contact with raw sewage is possible. While Hepatitis B vaccinations are not required by OSHA regulations, they are required for this position by the Borough unless specifically waived in writing by the employee. A vaccination waiver form must be signed by any employee who chooses not to be vaccinated. Vaccination(s) for employees are provided at no cost to the employee.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

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This position is NON-Rotational. Housing is NOT provided. Therefore, due to extreme weather conditions in the arctic and for your safety, housing accommodations must be located and pre-arranged by the applicant prior to the start of employment. The applicant must pay for housing; it is not provided by the NSB. Please note : The Borough is currently experiencing a housing shortage. Due to the remote setting, applicants are urged to consider this factor prior to submitting an application.Do you certify that you understand the above information?

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To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Scott Danner) or Immediate Supervisor (Harold Tukrook) for this position?

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