Wastewater Treatment Operator

Salary : $31,688.00 - $55,453.00 Annually

Location : Halifax County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 24-04383

Department : Adult Correction

Division : Secretary's Office

Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 26 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Wastewater Treatment Operator

Position Number : 60067181

Section : Adult Correction

Salary Grade : NC05

Description of Work

This position is located at Roanoke River Correctional Institution and is assigned to the maintenance section of a medium custody correctional facility to include management of a minimum custody facility which is managed within the scope of the larger institution. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the ORC (Operator-in-charge) and is responsible for maintaining and repairing the machines and equipment used to process and distribute water to include sample, measure and monitor water and wastewater effluent quality of two wastewater treatment lagoons and wetlands consistent with permit requirements and best management practices. Position will read, interpret, and adjust meters and gauges to make sure that plant equipment and processes are working properly; control chemical-feeding devices, take samples of the water or wastewater; perform chemical and biological laboratory analyses and adjust the amounts of chemical, such as chlorine, in the water. Position in this class may control all of the machinery, perform tests, keep records, and handle and store chemicals, and ensure monthly monitoring limits are met in accordance with Department of Environmental Management permits. The ORC of an respective DPS wastewater treatment system must hold the appropriate license of the same grade or higher than the grade of the wastewater treatment system or combination of systems. These systems are classified as Collection Systems II and the ORC must hold a current Class II Certification provided by the NC Water Pollution Control Systems Operators Certification Commission.

This is a REPOST - previous applicants WILL NOT NEED to reapply in order to be considered!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information : Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities. (Note : These links were created for applicants of Dept. of Adult Correction jobs and may not reflect the policies or procedures of other State agencies.)

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following :

• General knowledge of chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical process and transformation that they undergo which includes usages of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, and production.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience". If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) Diploma and three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations and maintenance, which includes making prescribed chemical and bacteriological analysis of water / wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Requirement Work of some positions in this classification may require employee to possess or obtain C-Well, spray irrigation and subsurface certifications within 24 months and / or obtain & maintain Pesticide Applicator certification within 24 months of hire

Supplemental and Contact Information

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Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 19,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving the lives and property of its citizens through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced after conviction for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes State Prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as the division of Community Supervision. Other divisions include Administration, Compliance and Accreditation, Comprehensive Health Services, Internal Affairs and Intelligence Operations, Post-Release Supervision and Parole Commission, and Rehabilitation and Reentry.

The Division of Institutions employs over 19,000 staff, operates 56 institutions and is responsible for the care and custody of approximately 30,000 incarcerated individuals across North Carolina. Our division categorizes the institutions into 3 custody levels, which include minimum, medium, and close. The Division of Institutions has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment along with the proper care and supervision for every individual, in our custody.

The North Carolina Department of Adult Correction (DAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.

DAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.

For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are questions about the posting, please contact Crystal Miller 252-214-6906.

NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.

In order to receive credit for the supplemental questions in which you answered yes, you must provide information within the body of the application, to support your answer. Your application should also reflect all education and all professional work experience acquired, including high school and all degrees. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following : Education - including high school, Work Experience - each position should be listed separately, Certificates & Licenses, Skills and Additional InformationHave you provided such information within the body of the application?

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Salary : $31,688 - $55,453