Senior Wastewater Operator

Under the supervision of the Plant Superintendent, the Senior Wastewater Operator (MA Grade VI WW Operator license required) is responsible for shift operation and control of a complex and advanced wastewater treatment facility. General responsibilities are to direct and assist a number of operational assistants in the operation of advanced wastewater treatment processes to obtain targeted operating results and to maintain treatment plant compliance.

For full job description and posting, and salary range, see the City’s job listing page on the City website, at:

http://www.fitchburgma.gov/Jobs.aspx

 

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Stormwater Program Coordinator

JOBS ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY OF PORTLAND, MAINE

STORMWATER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Public Works Department – Water Resources – The Department of Public Works is seeking a highly skilled professional to work in the field of stormwater regulatory compliance and program management.  Work is performed under the direction of the Water Resources Compliance Coordinator and/or Water Resources Manager and along with another stormwater program coordinator.  The successful candidate will coordinate, plan, and supervise the activities, operation and enforcement of multiple stormwater management initiatives associated with the implementation and administration of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit; serves as a representative and liaison with regional, federal, state and other agencies with respect to regulations and programs involving stormwater management to facilitate efficient and consistent program management; develop and maintain communications with the public, contractors and government agencies to provide information and explanations regarding stormwater activities, projects and to resolve disputes and conflicts as needed; assists in the development of stormwater-related ordinances, policies & procedures, rulemaking, implementation, and enforcement; help develop and implement watershed management plans; provide technical expertise and respond to complex questions including assistance with investigations, enforcement and resolution of stormwater quality and drainage complaints; guide and support the development review process to help ensure proper stormwater management policies and methodologies are utilized; promote the use of green infrastructure and Low Impact Development to protect and restore water resources; provide support to water resources land use planning initiatives including the Portland Land Bank Commission; develop and assist with implementation of public education programs about stormwater quality and pollution prevention; may conduct field work and site inspections of construction sites, municipal facilities/properties and stormwater management system inspections to ensure compliance with local, state and federal stormwater regulations; collects and analyzes data, writes reports as well as performs special projects as assigned, including making grant applications and administration of same; prepare and present reports, recommendations and studies to staff, governing bodies, at public hearings and meetings and to private agencies and groups; attends and participates in professional group meetings; helps maintain accurate program records and assists in updating and maintaining data, records and mapped information on water resources infrastructure systems; helps coordinate and assists with employee stormwater pollution prevention, erosion and sedimentation control and other program-related training; maintains budgetary records, oversees expenditures and prepares annual budgetary recommendations; may participate in related on-call programs and may respond to after-hour emergencies as necessary for stormwater compliance; may collaborate with Water Resources staff to address the stormwater impacts to the Combined Sewer Overflow; performs related work as required.  Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, natural resources or related field; three years’ experience in stormwater programs or a related environmental, engineering or water resources field; or an equivalent combination that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; working knowledge of modern principles, techniques and theories of stormwater management and control, state erosion and sediment control Best Management Practices and Federal & State regulations concerning Clean Water Act compliance and reporting requirements; working knowledge of hydrology and hydraulics in the water resources field, and of basic GIS and mapping technologies; ability to understand and interpret construction plans & specs and assess conditions in the field for compliance; ability to express ideas and understand instructions effectively, orally and in writing, and to organize and utilize data and personnel and equipment resources effectively; must be proficient mobile and personal computer skills including Microsoft Windows (MS Office Pro, Word, Excel), must have the ability to learn and use the City’s GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS) as well as the Public Works Department’s asset management software Cityworks; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees contractors, regulatory agencies and the general public and to deal with public relations problems in a courteous and tactful manner; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; and ability to withstand exposure to varied climatic conditions and maneuver over uneven terrain; must possess a valid State of Maine Class C Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and must have and maintain a good driving record.  Training and Experience Desired:  Experience in watershed and sewer system mapping and data analysis and in comprehensive land use planning; Maine Department of Environmental Protection certification in Erosion and Sedimentation Control Practices or equivalent; knowledge of state wetlands and water resources protection regulations.  Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.  Starting salary range $1,006 to $1,131/week.  Deadline for applications for the above position is Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

Permanent, full-time employees receive a generous benefits package which includes 12 ½ paid holidays; employee health insurance; sick and vacation leave; optional life, dental and income protection insurances; choice of retirement plans; and tuition reduction program with the University of Southern Maine.  Part-time employees may receive a pro-rated benefits package which may include some, but not all, of the benefits listed above.

The City of Portland is strongly committed to diversity in its workforce.

Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Apply at/send cover letter and resume to the

City of Portland, Maine

Human Resources Office

389 Congress St., Room 115

Portland, ME 04101

Tel. (207) 874-8624, Fax (207) 874-8937

Email to jobs@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply online or download the City’s application form go to www.portlandmaine.gov/jobs

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Part-time Laboratory Technician

The Charles River Pollution Control District, a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility is seeking a candidate for the part-time position of Laboratory Technician.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: collecting samples throughout the treatment plant, conducting routine and complex bacteriological, chemical, and physical testing on wastewater, septage, sludges, treated wastewater, and industrial wastes and performing field laboratory measurements. All work is performed under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor.

Candidate must be able to work 20-28 hours per week in the morning Monday – Friday. Weekend and holiday shifts required and compensation will be provided for such.  Final schedule will be determined with candidate. Hourly rate ranges from $18/hour to $22/hour and will be based upon experience and qualifications.  Competitive benefits are offered which includes the Norfolk County Retirement System.

For consideration send cover letter and resume to Janice Healy, Charles River Pollution Control District, 66 Village Street, Medway, MA 02053 or email jhealy@charlesriverpcd.org.

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Wastewater Project Engineer 1 – R00708

At Woodard & Curran, there’s nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues—solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients. ​

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will have technical expertise in the field of environmental engineering and have an understanding of the engineering concepts associated with wastewater treatment, solids removal and handling, nutrient removal technologies, and process piping; and a working knowledge of wastewater operational methods. Experience or understanding of treatment chemistry will be a plus. The candidate will have experience preparing engineering reports, contract documents for construction, and overseeing construction of work design.

Qualifications:
* 4-6 years of engineering experience.
* B.S. Degree in Civil or Environmental or Chemical Engineering.
* Licensed Professional Engineer

In addition, this position will require experience in the following supervisory and project engineering duties:
* Coordinating the work of engineers and developing and monitoring project schedules and budgets for projects >$1M.
* Making decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.
* Mentoring and directing staff on technical assignments, and reviewing technical work completed by engineers under supervision.
* Interacting with clients, representing the firm in a professional manner.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Woodard & Curran is a Drug Free Work Place.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Marketing administrator

Marketing Administrator Job Duties:
• Implements marketing and advertising campaigns by assembling and analyzing sales forecasts; preparing marketing and advertising strategies, plans, and objectives; planning and organizing promotional presentations; organizes product training; updating calendars.
• Tracks product line sales and costs by analyzing and entering sales, expense, and new business data.
• Prepares marketing reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sales data.
• Maintains promotional materials, coordinating new/updated promotional requirements with sales team.
• Supports sales staff by providing sales data, market trends, forecasts, account analyses, new product information; relaying customer services requests as necessary.
• Researches competitive products by identifying and evaluating product characteristics, market share, pricing, and advertising; maintaining research databases.
• Plans meetings and trade shows by identifying, assembling, and coordinating requirements; establishing contacts; developing schedules and assignments; coordinating constant contact mailing lists.
• Manages advertising/show budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
• Updates job knowledge and new product updates by participating in educational opportunities and supplying to sales team trade publications.
• Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Develops & organizing professional development training opportunities with professional.

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Water Operations Foreman

The Townsend Water Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Water Operations Foreman.
Qualifications:
• This position requires the ability to comprehend and issue written and oral instructions and effectively work with co-workers as a team while supervising and overseeing the work, to establish and maintain a healthy, effective working relationship with co-workers, Town employees and officials, and contractors. The applicant must possess excellent social skills to effectively communicate with the public in a courteous, respectful manner.
• Applicants must possess a Grade 2 Massachusetts certified Drinking Water license in distribution, and a Grade 1 Massachusetts certified Drinking Water license in treatment.
• Applicants must possess a valid class D drivers license.
• Possession of a class 2B hydraulics license is highly preferred.
• Must have thorough knowledge of Massachusetts Drinking Water Regulations, construction techniques, the use and operation of all tools and equipment necessary in the operation, maintenance, repair, and treatment of a public water supply distribution system.
• Applicants must have thorough knowledge of water quality monitoring and sampling of a public water system.
• Applicants are preferred to have a minimum of eight (8) years experience in the public water supply field.
• Applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent GED.
• This is a full-time 40 hr./wk. position. Under the direction of the Superintendent this position requires performing administrative and supervisory work in connection with the operation, maintenance, treatment, and repair of the water distribution system. While frequently assisting, provide direction and oversight to operation staff, and perform a variety of skilled manual and technical work. Shall oversee construction projects, service and main installations and repairs for adherence to Water Department specifications, rules and regulations. Must participate in on-call rotation to respond to emergencies after hours including weekends and holidays. Must live within a 30 minute commute for response to emergencies. Applicants must have thorough knowledge of maintaining and recording inventory of materials and supplies. The position is a union position including benefits. The hourly wage range is $26.94 – $33.64. The applicant must be physically able to work in extreme weather conditions. The position requires a General knowledge in operating computers and working with word and excel. Applications can be obtained at the Water Department office located at 540 Main St. in West Townsend or the Treasurer’s office located at Memorial Hall (Town Hall) 272 Main St. Townsend. Applications can also be emailed upon request. To request an application please email your request to water@townsend.ma.us
The Town Of Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.

Applications will be accepted until 2:00 PM February 8, 2019.

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Chief Drinking Water Plant Operator

The City of Burlington Water Resources Division is hiring a Chief Water Plant Operator.  Posting is open until filled.

Starting Salary $65,587.81 – $73,193.33 Annually depending on experience

See: http://bit.ly/ChiefH20Operator for full job posting and to apply.

General Purpose

This position is responsible for determining the operation and maintenance activities and programs, scheduling the work of Plant Operators and Plant Mechanics and directing, controlling and evaluating the programs and staff for optimum plant operation and maintenance for the production of potable water serving Burlington (10,000 connections, 42000 residents) and Colchester Fire District #2.

Essential Qualifications

  •         Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology or related science and five (5) years working in a water treatment plant required. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree requirement on a two-for-one year basis.
  •        Grade 4C Vermont Water Operator Certification preferred.  Ability to obtain Grade 4C Vermont Water Operator Certification within 1 year required.
  •         Previous supervisory experience required. Previous supervisory experience in a Union environment preferred.
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Ecological Restoration Engineer

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Ecological Restoration, seeks qualified applicants for the position of Ecological Restoration Engineer (Civil Engineer III). The Civil Engineer III / Ecological Restoration Engineer assists with ensuring proper design and integrity of ecological restoration projects implemented by DER’s Habitat Restoration Program and provides engineering technical assistance to DER staff and partners for aquatic habitat restoration projects, including but not limited to dam removal, culvert replacement, and tidal and freshwater wetland restoration. The Civil Engineer III / Ecological Restoration Engineer will manage selected ecological restoration projects and will help identify and evaluate potential ecological restoration opportunities. This position also performs duties in support of DER operations, such as monitoring, training, and outreach to partners and stakeholders.

Position Open Until Filled

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Database Developer

At Woodard & Curran, there’s nothing we love more than a tough engineering challenge. We handle a wide range of water and environmental issues—solving complex problems with creativity and tenacity. That’s how we make a difference to our clients, people, and planet. Our company was founded on a simple concept: provide a safe and enjoyable place to work with opportunity, integrity, and commitment, and we will attract talented people. Those people are at the heart of our firm, solving some of the most pressing water and environmental challenges for our clients.

Who are we looking for?

You will work on creating, designing, implementing, maintaining, and managing all facets of applications below the application layer. This includes SQL Server instances, databases, the data access layer, and the business logic layer. The main goal of the Database Developer is to work closely with the Technology Manager and Technology Support Specialists to help our Operations & Management business operate more efficiently.

What will you be doing at Woodard & Curran?

As a Database Developer, you will work to enhance existing systems and introduce new techniques related to mobile data collection, reporting, and business intelligence systems. That includes transforming raw data from multiple sources into KPI’s and business analytical tools, learning, maintaining, and enhancing existing technology solutions to provide process improvements.

Additional specific duties include:
* Integrating third-party APIs & Web services into existing technology systems.
* Install and configure new SQL Servers and work with third party vendors as needed to grow our database environment.
* Eliminate manual data entry processes through complicated database integrations.
* Maintain and improve the reliability of backend infrastructure and data quality.
* Develop tools and alerts to monitor database status.
* Solve database usage issues and advising on solutions to avoid future problems.
* Test programs or databases, correct errors and make necessary modifications.
* Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information in computer files against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
* Modify existing databases and database management systems or direct programmers and analysts to make changes.
* Ability to write and understand code, both simple and complex.

What will you need to succeed?
* BS in Computer Science, information systems, or related field.
* 4 years’ experience with:
+ Database administration, data analysis, database integration/ interfacing, dimensional modeling/ design, database development & data warehousing.
+ Writing complex queries against relational databases.
+ Scripting/Programming skills
+ Working with web services API’s including both SOAP & REST.
+ Reporting software (SAP Crystal reports, MS Power BI, SSRS,etc.).

* Solid understanding of Relational Database Management Systems.
* Must have advanced SQL skills.
* Must be detail oriented and a self-starter.
* Capable of working independently and in a team environment.

Woodard & Curran is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Woodard & Curran is a Drug Free Work Place.

Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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R00767

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Senior Wastewater Plant Operator

Join our team and take pride in knowing you are part of protecting Casco Bay!! Portland Water Districts Wastewater department treats and average of 20 million gallons of wastewater per day. Four treatment plants throughout the service area, 76 pump stations and over 100 miles of pipe help convey and treat wastewater. Learn the basics of wastewater collections, pump stations, combined sewer overflows, asset management, and wastewater treatment in our Wastewater Services department at Portland Water District!!

The Portland Water District is recruiting for a Senior Wastewater Plant Operator to perform monitoring, maintenance and operational tasks necessary for the safe and efficient operation of processes associated with each of the Portland Water Districts wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations.  Provide Control Center function and provide off-hours support as first level of emergency contact for PWD customers, PWD employees, municipalities, fire & police departments, government agencies, and public utilities.

Position functions largely without direct supervision in eight-hours and/or twelve-hour shift rotations, sometimes in combination within the same work week. Position may serve 24/7 on-call duty, which may require independent emergency response action to issues that may impact treatment and pumping system performance.

This position requires a State of Maine Grade V Wastewater Treatment Operator’s license, or must acquire within 2 years of the date of hire.

The position has a 6 month probationary period with a pay rate of $24.24, and a regular rate of $25.48.

To view a detailed job description, or to apply for this position, please visit our website at www.pwd.org.

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