Water Systems Operator II

Water Systems Operator II

Serve your community. Make a difference. Grow your career. MEANINGFUL WORK awaits you here at the City of North Las Vegas. We serve one of the largest culturally diverse cities in the nation and our community continues to grow! If you value Accountability, Communication, and Teamwork then you are just the person we are looking for! A Water Systems Operator II is an essential member of our team and we invite you to apply and help contribute to CNLV'S growing success! Please thoroughly review the information and selection process outlined below this announcement.

THE ROLE Incumbents perform the full range of assigned duties with a significant degree of independence and sound judgment with regard to the department's procedures and practices. Operates water production, storage, treatment and distribution facilities by regulating water flow throughout the system using control valves, pumping stations, electronic and computer supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA); interprets gauges, meters, charts and graphs; operates pumps, valves, wells, disinfection systems and related equipment. The full job description can be found here: Water Systems Operator II Check out some of our benefits here: CNLV Benefits Flyer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required and additional vocational or technical training in mechanical maintenance is preferred, and;
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing construction and maintenance on water distribution systems
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience and satisfactory performance as a Water Systems Operator I with the City of North Las Vegas, or; two (2) years of progressively responsible experience as a water systems operator with a water distribution utility which has over 60,000 services, 2 or more pump stations, and 2 or more wells.
• Equivalent: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience performing construction and maintenance on water distribution systems.
• Must possess or obtain a valid Nevada driver's license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Must possess and maintain a State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Certificate Grade II at the time of application for hire, promotion, transfer, or reclassification.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City's application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include:
3. Personnel File Review - Pass/Fail, Minimum passing score is 75%- All current employees seeking internal positions will undergo a personnel file review. The personnel file review includes a current employment status check (probationary/qualifying periods), and a review of active discipline and most recent performance evaluation. Employees with a rating that does not meet minimum standards may be disqualified from this recruitment process.
4. Written Exam (Weighted 25%, Passing Score 70%): Test will measure knowledge in water operations and and water distribution systems, and overall operational maintenance and duties.
5. Oral Board Interview (Weighted 75%, Passing Score 70%)
6. Pre-Employment Screening Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history check via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
7. Selection/Offers!

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy. The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS? For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact: Matthew Bulavsky Talent Acquisition Partner View email address on click.appcast.io

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