Utility Operations Specialist IV DEHE DRUMS Utility Operations

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in partnership with the more than 171000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System ANTHC provides world-class health services which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center wellness programs disease research and prevention rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaskas second-largest health employer with more than 3100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nations largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay based on your own addition you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.

• Paid Time Off starts immediately earning up to 6 hours per pay period with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Eleven Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident hospital indemnity and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief financial counseling mental/emotional health and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel gym memberships amusement parks and more.

Visit us online at or contact Recruitment directly at

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference forqualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:

Under general supervision provides technical assistance and support services to promote the operation and maintenance of Native community-owned and operated sanitation facilities.

Under general supervision provides technical assistance and support services to promote the operation and maintenance of Native community-owned and operated sanitation facilities.

Responsibilities:

Provides technical assistance and support services to promote the operation and maintenance of water treatment and wastewater disposal facilities. Responds to sanitation facility emergencies and requests for technical assistance. Identifies researches and recommends solutions to sanitation and water facility problems.

Prepares summary reports. Inspects equipment reviews plans and specifications. Reviews designs with respect to onsite operability. Reviews and redlines operation and maintenance manuals. Reviews evaluates and recommends improved process control methods to improve operation and maintenance of drinking water wastewater and solid waste facilities.

Manages project support staff as needed; assigns and coordinates tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels trains and coaches staff and provides leadership direction and guidance to staff in technical processes and procedures as needed.

Provides training and instruction to water and wastewater plant operators on a wide variety of subjects in a field environment. Reviews researches and recommends changes to technology and procedure. Counsels operators and provide special help as needed. Locates problems and direct repair of sanitation facilities.

Inspects facilities to ensure compliance with state codes standard department procedures and DEHE policy. Installs repairs and replaces equipment as needed; follows safety precautions and procedures according to department policy. Coordinates technical support resources with DEHE other departments regional health organizations and the State and Federal agencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Provides technical assistance and support services to promote the operation and maintenance of water treatment and wastewater disposal facilities. Responds to sanitation facility emergencies and requests for technical assistance. Identifies researches and recommends solutions to sanitation and water facility problems.

Prepares summary reports. Inspects equipment reviews plans and specifications. Reviews designs with respect to onsite operability. Reviews and redlines operation and maintenance manuals. Reviews evaluates and recommends improved process control methods to improve operation and maintenance of drinking water wastewater and solid waste facilities.

Manages project support staff as needed; assigns and coordinates tasks and projects. Develops staff skills and training plans. Counsels trains and coaches staff and provides leadership direction and guidance to staff in technical processes and procedures as needed.

Provides training and instruction to water and wastewater plant operators on a wide variety of subjects in a field environment. Reviews researches and recommends changes to technology and procedure. Counsels operators and provide special help as needed. Locates problems and direct repair of sanitation facilities.

Inspects facilities to ensure compliance with state codes standard department procedures and DEHE policy. Installs repairs and replaces equipment as needed; follows safety precautions and procedures according to department policy. Coordinates technical support resources with DEHE other departments regional health organizations and the State and Federal agencies.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes rules regulations ordinances codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations for drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Knowledge of mechanical processes and chemical treatments for water and wastewater systems.

Skill in analyzing and resolving water and wastewater operations issues.

Skill in the use of tools materials and equipment used in sanitation facilities.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local state and federal agencies.

Skill in reading and evaluating blueprints and technical schematics.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Skill in reading/evaluating design drawings plans specifications and technical schematics.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks projects and demands.

Skill in using analytical and research techniques to define and solve problems.

Skill in reading redlining and finalizing technical O&M manuals.

Skill in working with deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Associates degree in a technical field. An equivalent amount of education training or experience may be substituted for the degree.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory Nine (9) years of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and/or maintenance experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education certifications and/or training may be substituted for experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.

Requires occasional travel to remote locations by boat snowmobile ATV or small plane.

May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous working environments with heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions.

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Knowledge of applicable environmental health statutes rules regulations ordinances codes administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.

Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations for drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Knowledge of mechanical processes and chemical treatments for water and wastewater systems.

Skill in analyzing and resolving water and wastewater operations issues.

Skill in the use of tools materials and equipment used in sanitation facilities.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local state and federal agencies.

Skill in reading and evaluating blueprints and technical schematics.

Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Skill in reading/evaluating design drawings plans specifications and technical schematics.

Skill in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks projects and demands.

Skill in using analytical and research techniques to define and solve problems.

Skill in reading redlining and finalizing technical O&M manuals.

Skill in working with deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

Associates degree in a technical field. An equivalent amount of education training or experience may be substituted for the degree.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory Nine (9) years of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and/or maintenance experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education certifications and/or training may be substituted for experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Depending on the needs of the organization some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas.

Requires occasional travel to remote locations by boat snowmobile ATV or small plane.

May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous working environments with heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions.

Required Experience:

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