The Town of Kittery has an immediate opening for a Wastewater Treatment Chief Plant Operator.  Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The pay rate for this non-exempt, union position is $41.23 per hour.  This position is eligible for medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement benefits.

The purpose of this position is that of a responsible working foreman to oversee and participate in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, pumping stations, and collection system for the Town of Kittery. This position reports to the Superintendent. Duties include, but are not limited to: overseeing operations; maintaining supplies; reviewing reports; investigating complaints; performing inspections; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises assigned staff; directs work assignments;
  • Assists the Superintendent with the following:
  • Planning work schedules and the assigning of duties;
  • Maintaining inventories of supplies and parts;
  • Scheduling deliveries;
  • Acquiring pricing, quotes and installation information;
  • Writing scope of work statements for contractors referencing labor, safety responsibilities and quote/bid specifications;
  • Scheduling vendors/contractors to coincide with sewer department schedule;
  • Overseeing contracts and work at the treatment plant and all pumping stations;
  • Assuring that all state and federal reports are properly discharged and processed;
• Reviews test results; adjusts process control parameters; observes temperature gauges to determine lubrication of equipment; reads charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions;
• Removes obstructions, such as coarse materials from bar-screens, to accelerate influent through initial screening process; adjusts pipe valves to regulate flow velocity through settling tanks to separate sludge by sedimentation; turns air valves to aerate mixed liquor, and to control sludge digestion;
• Performs duties of the Superintendent in the Superintendent’s absence;
• Investigates and responds to sewer user complaints;
• Answers questions from the general public;
• Reviews various reports, documents, and forms, including pump station flow charts, work records, daily lab data, time cards, billing statements, purchase orders, incidence reports, maintenance records, inspection reports, vehicle records, and assorted logs;
• Schedules chemical deliveries and monitors dosing and usage for process control and ordering.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities.

• Repairs and maintains equipment; repairs and maintains sewer lines; provides general housekeeping services, as needed;
• Must be on twenty-four (24) hour/day standby for emergencies on a rotating basis one week (seven consecutive days) at a time;
• Answers emergency alarm calls for problems at plant, pump stations, or sewer lines;
• Performs laboratory testing, as necessary;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance, wastewater treatment, plumbing, or related field; or a strong interest in wastewater treatment, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, an interest in public service, and a commitment to professional development;
• Supervisory experience preferred;
• Must possess a valid Maine State Grade 4 Wastewater Operator’s License, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date, and must attend continual education and training to maintain wastewater license certification;
• Excellent verbal and writing skills; ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner, and to convey or exchange professional information beyond giving and receiving instructions;
• Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word/Excel programs;
• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement, to set priorities and complete efforts independently and as a member of a team;
• Ability to supervise the work of others and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and the general public;
• Ability to utilize and interpret mathematical formulas including percentages, computing discount; and to understand a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, regulations, instructions, methods and procedures, interpret maps and drawings;
• Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete;
• Ability to recognize hazards and institute safety precautions to protect subordinates and the general public;
• Must possess appropriate driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including, but not limited to: jet-rodder, generators, dewatering unit, mechanic’s tools, carpenter’s tools, plow truck, loader, hand tools, drills, saws, plumbing tools, and electrical tools;
• Must be physically capable of walking, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying job-related objects up to 50 pounds;
• Must be able to communicate through speech and in writing;
• Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active physical work.

Please complete the application located on our website at www.kitteryme.gov under employment opportunities and submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to:

Town of Kittery

Attn: Human Resources

200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904

jobs@kitteryme.org

Accepting application packets until position is filled.

The Town of Kittery is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity in its staff.  We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Job description
Community Specialist -Vermont

Summary: This position will be responsible for providing services under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Training and Technical Assistance Program for small public water systems and private wells to achieve and maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, as well as administer training and technical assistance for small publicly owned water and wastewater systems and individual well owners to maintain and prove water quality as necessary. The Community Specialist will work with a variety of small systems operators, board members, community leaders and homeowners.

Responsibilities:

Assist the state lead with the delivery of training and technical assistance to rural water and wastewater systems, private well owners, and decentralized wastewater systems.
Assist and act as a liaison to RCAP Solutions and the RCAP national network’s personnel from state, federal, regional, and other service delivery organizations, and communities.
Conduct needs assessments to identify types and causes of technical, managerial, and/or financial compliance failures, as well as risks and strategies for targeting assistance.
Collaborate with internal and external team members to adapt/develop materials and conduct face-to-face trainings for managers of systems as prioritized and under the supervision by the state lead.
Provide compliance-based, capacity-building training and technical assistance for operators, board members, and managers of small publicly treatment works, decentralized systems, small public water systems (PWSs), non-transient, non-community water systems, transient non-community water systems, and private well owners with the objective of protecting human health by reducing exposure to contaminants in drinking water and wastewater system sustainability.
Collaborate with primary agencies and regional EPA officials to identify priority needs, making formal presentations and training in a multiple system group setting full training sessions, and work in the field providing technical assistance to small water system personnel.
Work as a team member to support the objectives of the Community Resources division.
Other duties assigned by supervisor/manager.
Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, Planning, public health, or related field; professional engineering or high-level certified water operator.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in water and wastewater, public health, project planning, community development, infrastructure financing or related field required, with experience in more than one of these areas desirable; experience with State, RD and EPA capacity building, funding, and/or compliance work; experience in working with State and Federal Agencies.
Drinking water operators’ license and/or wastewater license preferred, will consider Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist or equivalent experience.
Must maintain a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Position continually requires demonstrated discretion, tact, and diplomacy.
Must possess a valid Driver’s license and be able to travel to various locations within the region as needed.
Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, and Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
Competitive Vacation and Sick time
14-paid holidays
403(b) plan RCAP Contribution and Match
Work Environment: Although the position is a home office position, it is preferred that Community Specialists live in the region in which they’re hired to represent. Variances from this requirement may be made on an individual basis to accommodate specific organizational needs but must receive prior approval made by management.

This position involves travel, which may require overnight stays, evening meetings, and an occasional weekend travel day.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 – $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed
Work Location: Remote

Opti, a part of Aliaxis Next, is a leader in IoT cloud-based stormwater management, is seeking a full-time Customer Success Engineer to support a fast-growing company whose products help communities adapt to changing societal and environmental circumstances. Opti offers a hybrid work environment based upon trust and transparency.  Office based activities are guided by ‘office with a purpose’ centered on teamwork requirements.  At Opti, it’s possible to ‘design anywhere, build anywhere’ given our company lives in the cloud! The Customer Success Engineer position is located in our Boston, MA headquarters.

Overview

At Opti, we are a passionate team of water experts and technologists driven to protect our communities, infrastructure, and the environment from the impacts of stormwater runoff. We believe the stormwater management challenges facing communities today require performance improvements, adaptive capacity, and operational transparency that digital approaches can deliver. Opti is the creator and leading provider of Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC) solutions. Opti’s software products provide solutions to multiple, often competing, stormwater objectives, providing customers with economic savings, resiliency and peace of mind since 2007.

The Customer Success Engineer helps customers adopt and use our software platform, making sure they have the configuration updates they need and providing remote support to  our delivery partners – civil and environmental engineering firms and contractors  – with on-site setup and maintenance. To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@optirtc.com.

Job Responsibilities
Educate customers and improve customer experience, including use of our Web portal, hardware integrations with our Control Panel, and questions about our documentation and process.
Develop and maintain business relationships with customers and maintenance partners
Collect customer feedback and close feedback loops.
Provide remote (phone or video conference) support for on-site hardware implementation, commissioning, onboarding, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Triage inbound support requests, solving issues directly and translating customer requests into requirements for escalation.
Oversee and coordinate O&M managed services contracts
Learn how we expect every component in our Certified Hardware Program to function, what common failures look like, and how to set it up.
Research warranty information and support RMA of hardware components including sensors, actuators, valves, pumps, control panels, solar panels, batteries, and antennas.
Enhance our customers’ site metadata with physical asset information as part of our ongoing initiative to catalog the hardware dependencies of all data we produce.
Assist with setup and troubleshooting of customer integrations with our platform’s public APIs: https://optirtc.com/resources/apis.
Basic Qualifications

BS in Science or Engineering with 2-5 years of working experience or can show relevant experience to meet the requirements of the position
Effective communications skills including oral, written, and presentation media. You must be comfortable learning and explaining technical content and understanding common engineering plots such as time-series charts and histograms
Experience with basic web programming adequate to be familiar with common HTML and HTTP concepts
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to provide step-by-step instructions via phone or video conference to field personnel
Experience in customer facing roles, understanding how to communicate effectively with customers as well as gathering feedback from customers
Preferred Candidate Skills
A background in water resources, environmental technology and/or software implementation
Experience supporting stormwater operations and maintenance crews
Experience with field sensors and serial protocols (e.g. Modbus, SDI-12) used in environmental monitoring
Familiarity with programming languages, such as Javascript, R, C#, or Python
Experience with IoT or SCADA devices
Current Benefits Summary

Opti offers competitive compensation and an employee-centered benefits package relative to most start-ups, including:

Competitive base salary and paid time off
Bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance against goals
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO/HMO health coverage
Delta Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(K) – employee contributions plus a corporate match up to 5% of base compensation
Flexible spending account
Dependent spending account
Short term and long term disability
Home office reimbursement account
Pre-tax transit account
Pre-tax parking account

Want to make a difference in the world?

Opti, a division of Aliaxis Next, is a leader in IoT cloud-based stormwater management, is seeking a full-time Sales Engineer to support a fast-growing company whose products help communities adapt to changing societal and environmental circumstances. Opti offers a hybrid work environment based upon trust and transparency.  Office based activities are guided by ‘office with a purpose’ centered on teamwork requirements.  At Opti, it’s possible to ‘design anywhere, build anywhere’ given our company lives in the cloud!

At Opti, we are a passionate team of water experts and technologists driven to protect our communities, infrastructure, and the environment from the impacts of stormwater runoff. We seek to transform stormwater from a problem to an asset.  We believe the stormwater management challenges facing communities today require performance improvements, adaptive capacity, and operational transparency that only digital approaches can deliver. Opti is the creator and leading provider of Continuous Monitoring and Adaptive Control (CMAC) solutions. Opti’s software products provide solutions to multiple, often competing, stormwater objectives, providing customers with economic savings, resiliency and peace of mind since 2007.

The Sales Engineer is responsible for business development and technical sales support in multiple geographic regions. Sales Engineers will collaborate with Opti’s ecosystem of channel partners including architectural, engineering, and consulting (AEC) firms in developing relationships with customers in order to increase revenue. Sales Engineers will be responsible for opportunity qualification, solution design, proposal support, and business case efforts in the sales process to map Opti’s solutions and value to customer needs. Sales Engineers will develop relationships with potential new accounts and seek business expansion opportunities with current custom.

Preferred candidates will hold at least a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline and have 3-5 years of progressive experience in sales and partner relationship management. A background in water resources and/or civil engineering is preferred.

Job Responsibilities
Identify prospective customers and their engineering consultants. Identify project opportunities and lead aspects of the buyer’s journey and deal execution.
Lead inbound and outbound prospecting efforts.
Develop an in-depth understanding of Opti products and articulate our value proposition to a variety of partners. Continually grow your working knowledge of the Opti platform and the stormwater industry.
Review engineering plans and design documents to determine the applicability of Opti’s products for project opportunities.
Develop business cases to communicate the value of Opti’s products with respect to customers’ needs, and support AEC partners in designing with Opti technology.
Prepare and deliver technical presentations that describe the Company’s products and services to prospective customers and partners. Emphasize positive customer outcomes delivered by product capabilities and features.
Build relationships with key partner stakeholders to understand their business objectives and ensure mutual success for the end customer.
Develop a working knowledge of water quality regulations and how Opti’s products can be applied in different regulatory frameworks.
Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Customer Success, and Product Development to position Opti’s products for adoption in the marketplace.
Maintain Opti’s CRM system and data in order to support company growth.

Basic Qualifications
Strong negotiation, problem solving, presentation, planning and time management skills.
Excellent judgment and decisiveness, bias for action.
Unrelenting pursuit of excellence, always striving to improve individual and team performance.
Experience supporting the sale of products and digital solutions for civil infrastructure.
Experience with water resources or civil/environmental engineering
Experience with environmental modeling and data analysis
Experience with CRM and forecasting systems.
Excellent communication skills – oral, written & presentation.
Ability to thrive in a team selling environment.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company .
Customer service skills to listen to customer concerns and address their needs.
Strong attention to detail.
Preferred Candidate Skills
Advanced degrees or relevant experience in civil or water resource engineering
Professional Engineer license is a plus
Previous training in sales methodologies such as strategic selling, consultative selling or challenger sales

Current Benefits Summary

Opti offers competitive compensation and an employee-centered benefits package relative to most start-ups, including:

Competitive base salary and paid time off
Bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance against goals
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO/HMO health coverage
Delta Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(K) – employee contributions plus a corporate match up to 5% of base compensation
Flexible spending account
Dependent spending account
Short term and long term disability
Home office reimbursement account
Pre-tax transit account
Pre-tax parking account

– O P PO R T U N I T Y –

Chief Plant Operator

The Town of Kittery has an immediate opening for a Wastewater Treatment Chief Plant Operator.  Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The pay rate for this non-exempt, union position is $41.23 per hour.  This position is eligible for medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement benefits.

The purpose of this position is that of a responsible working foreman to oversee and participate in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, pumping stations, and collection system for the Town of Kittery. This position reports to the Superintendent. Duties include, but are not limited to: overseeing operations; maintaining supplies; reviewing reports; investigating complaints; performing inspections; and performing additional tasks as assigned by the Superintendent.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

·         Supervises assigned staff; directs work assignments;

·         Assists the Superintendent with the following:

o   Planning work schedules and the assigning of duties;

o   Maintaining inventories of supplies and parts;

o   Scheduling deliveries;

o   Acquiring pricing, quotes and installation information;

o   Writing scope of work statements for contractors referencing labor, safety responsibilities and quote/bid specifications;

o   Scheduling vendors/contractors to coincide with sewer department schedule;

o   Overseeing contracts and work at the treatment plant and all pumping stations;

o   Assuring that all state and federal reports are properly discharged and processed;

·         Reviews test results; adjusts process control parameters; observes temperature gauges to determine lubrication of equipment; reads charts, flow meters, and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions;

·         Removes obstructions, such as coarse materials from bar-screens, to accelerate influent through initial screening process; adjusts pipe valves to regulate flow velocity through settling tanks to separate sludge by sedimentation; turns air valves to aerate mixed liquor, and to control sludge digestion;

·         Performs duties of the Superintendent in the Superintendent’s absence;

·         Investigates and responds to sewer user complaints;

·         Answers questions from the general public;

·         Reviews various reports, documents, and forms, including pump station flow charts, work records, daily lab data, time cards, billing statements, purchase orders, incidence reports, maintenance records, inspection reports, vehicle records, and assorted logs;

·         Schedules chemical deliveries and monitors dosing and usage for process control and ordering.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities.

·         Repairs and maintains equipment; repairs and maintains sewer lines; provides general housekeeping services, as needed;

·         Must be on twenty-four (24) hour/day standby for emergencies on a rotating basis one week (seven consecutive days) at a time;

·         Answers emergency alarm calls for problems at plant, pump stations, or sewer lines;

·         Performs laboratory testing, as necessary;

·         Performs other related duties as required.

Essential Knowledge, Experience, Skills and Abilities

·         High school diploma or GED required, with a minimum of five years’ experience in maintenance, wastewater treatment, plumbing, or related field; or a strong interest in wastewater treatment, any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, an interest in public service, and a commitment to professional development;

·         Supervisory experience preferred;

·         Must possess a valid Maine State Grade 4 Wastewater Operator’s License, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date, and must attend continual education and training to maintain wastewater license certification;

·         Excellent verbal and writing skills; ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner, and to convey or exchange professional information beyond giving and receiving instructions;

·         Must be computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Word/Excel programs;

·         Ability to exercise initiative and good judgement, to set priorities and complete efforts independently and as a member of a team;

·         Ability to supervise the work of others and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, subordinates and the general public;

·         Ability to utilize and interpret mathematical formulas including percentages, computing discount; and to understand a variety of professional, technical and administrative documentation, directions, regulations, instructions, methods and procedures, interpret maps and drawings;

·         Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete;

·         Ability to recognize hazards and institute safety precautions to protect subordinates and the general public;

·         Must possess appropriate driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment, including, but not limited to: jet-rodder, generators, dewatering unit, mechanic’s tools, carpenter’s tools, plow truck, loader, hand tools, drills, saws, plumbing tools, and electrical tools;

·         Must be physically capable of walking, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying job-related objects up to 50 pounds;

·         Must be able to communicate through speech and in writing;

·         Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for active physical work.

Please complete the application located on our website at www.kitteryme.gov under employment opportunities and submit a cover letter, resume and three professional references to:

Town of Kittery

Attn: Human Resources

200 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME 03904

jobs@kitteryme.org

Accepting application packets until position is filled.

The Town of Kittery is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to excellence through diversity in its staff.  We strongly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M), monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of various environmental treatment plants. These may include groundwater treatment plants, wastewater pretreatment plants, drinking water treatment plants, non-contact cooling water treatment plants, soil vapor extraction/air sparge (SVE/AS) systems, vapor intrusion mitigation systems, or other treatment plants employing various treatment technologies. The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for general plant and property maintenance and implementation of onsite safety and quality control requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Development:

Cultivate and maintain client and stakeholder relationships onsite.
Treatment Plant O&M:Familiarity/experience with operation/control of:
Remote recovery wells
Air stripping units
Vapor-phase and liquid-phase granulated activated carbon (VGAC, LGAC) treatment equipment
Bag filtration equipment
Advance oxidation process (AOP) systems
Infiltration basins/wells/galleries for treated effluent
Disinfection processes for potable water plants
Perform Treatment Plant O&M in accordance with prescribed requirements including discharge permit requirements.
Perform instrument calibration/measurement/data recording for operating parameters.
Collect process samples to be shipped for laboratory analysis.
Perform routine maintenance items such as filter changeouts, carbon backwashing, carbon or other media changeouts, pump and motor servicing, and/or any other routine maintenance required.
Respond to system call-outs as required to keep the treatment plant running continuously.
Perform/oversee routine site maintenance including limited mowing and snow removal.
Perform troubleshooting activities. Assist with repairs and treatment plant upgrades or modifications.
Prepare daily reports to be emailed to the Project Manager.
Ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Ensuring quality control protocols are followed.
Oversee onsite activities to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
Meet contractual conditions of performance.
Prepare internal reports pertaining to job status.
Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging problems.
Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
Assist KGS in generating Request For Information and Change Order documents, including labor and materials costs for necessary maintenance.
Work to obtain favorable feedback/ratings from the client.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs/mentors assistant plant operator/technicians and oversees subcontractors (e.g., media changeouts, waste disposal, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with more than 3 years of related experience and/or training.
NH Wastewater Treatment Plant or Certified Water Works Operator license preferred (Grade 1A minimum). Or able to get NH reciprocity if licensed in another state.
Basic computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Minimum- OSHA 40 hr HAZWOPER and applicable 8 hr HAZWOPER Refresher Training. OSHA 30 hr Construction Safety and USACE CQCM Training desired.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
This position Full Time, with Part Time to be considered.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e – 2(i)

KGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.