CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES
Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Pay And Benefits
Annual Pay Range: $27.44 - $28.40
Hourly Pay Range: $57,075.20 - $59,072.00
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Benefits
Learn More About Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a motivated individual to join our dedicated team at the Kellogg Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility in Milwaukie, Oregon, as a Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a team-oriented approach to work. This is an ideal opportunity for entry-level applicants to begin and build upon a career in wastewater plant operations!
If selected for this position, you will assist with and learn to perform a full range of wastewater plant operation tasks under the instruction of WES plant operators, and as an active participant in a training program. Key components of this position include operating wastewater treatment plant equipment, performing routine maintenance and cleaning, planning, monitoring, evaluating and adjusting the treatment process, and participating as an important member of the team coordinating/overseeing plant operations and maintenance.
Growth and Advancement Opportunities: The Wastewater Plant Operator series is part of a promotional career path within Clackamas Water Environment Services. Incumbents in the Wastewater Plan Operator Trainee classification may be promoted to a Wastewater Plant Operator 1 classification upon successful completion of an approved training and development plan. Possession of the required certification, knowledge, skills and abilities at the higher level must be documented in an approved promotional evaluation and the established training plan.
Building a resilient clean water future where all people benefit and rivers thrive is our job. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. Our agency is committed to building a highly skilled collaborative team that values protecting public health, environmental stewardship, responsive customer service and teamwork. We’re on the search for experienced individuals who place a high value on the one water we all share.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Some knowledge of: Basic wastewater treatment and operations; safe work practices in an industrial and/or wastewater setting; occupational and health safety practices, rules and regulations; basic math; English grammar, spelling and punctuation; standard office equipment, use of computers, computer applications and mobile devices.
Skill to: Take direction and continuous feedback; establish and maintain professional effective working relationships with customers, contractors, County employees and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; follow instructions; participate as a team member; represent the County professionally; keep accurate records and logs; use computers and related software; operate basic hand tools.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Tuesday through Saturday, from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm:
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
Explore Clackamas County
Working for Clackamas County
Recreation, Arts & Heritage
About The Department
Clackamas Water Environment Services produces clean water and protects water quality for more than 190,000 people living and working in Clackamas County. We operate and maintain five resource recovery facilities, 23 pumping stations and hundreds of miles of pipes.
Each year, we clean more than seven billion gallons of water which we recover and turn into natural energy and fertilizer. We also help reduce pollution in local rivers, streams, and wetlands caused by surface and stormwater runoff, the number one source of water pollution in Oregon.
Learn more about Water Environment Services.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application
Application Process
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
How To Claim Veteran's Preference
Request Veterans' Preference
Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter
[email protected]
Clackamas County Employees Work To Serve The Public And Enrich Our Community. In That Spirit, We Pledge To Hold Ourselves To These Standards At All Times In Our Interactions With Customers And One Another
- Service
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Respect
- Individual accountability
- Trust
Clackamas County Core Values
Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Pay And Benefits
Annual Pay Range: $27.44 - $28.40
Hourly Pay Range: $57,075.20 - $59,072.00
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous Paid Time Off Package, Including
- 12 hours of vacation accrual per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave ! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrual per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal days per year
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
- OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Benefits
Learn More About Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a motivated individual to join our dedicated team at the Kellogg Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility in Milwaukie, Oregon, as a Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as a team-oriented approach to work. This is an ideal opportunity for entry-level applicants to begin and build upon a career in wastewater plant operations!
If selected for this position, you will assist with and learn to perform a full range of wastewater plant operation tasks under the instruction of WES plant operators, and as an active participant in a training program. Key components of this position include operating wastewater treatment plant equipment, performing routine maintenance and cleaning, planning, monitoring, evaluating and adjusting the treatment process, and participating as an important member of the team coordinating/overseeing plant operations and maintenance.
Growth and Advancement Opportunities: The Wastewater Plant Operator series is part of a promotional career path within Clackamas Water Environment Services. Incumbents in the Wastewater Plan Operator Trainee classification may be promoted to a Wastewater Plant Operator 1 classification upon successful completion of an approved training and development plan. Possession of the required certification, knowledge, skills and abilities at the higher level must be documented in an approved promotional evaluation and the established training plan.
Building a resilient clean water future where all people benefit and rivers thrive is our job. We do this by providing wastewater services, stormwater management, and environmental education. Our agency is committed to building a highly skilled collaborative team that values protecting public health, environmental stewardship, responsive customer service and teamwork. We’re on the search for experienced individuals who place a high value on the one water we all share.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A High School Diploma or GED
- Experience providing excellent customer service and answering customer questions and/or complaints
- Experience operating hand tools and power tools necessary to maintain and operate equipment
- Experience applying safety precautions and performing all tasks within the established safety protocols
- Some knowledge of basic wastewater treatment and operations
- Some knowledge of Federal and state laws, regulations and permit requirements regarding wastewater treatment
- Must be able to respond to after-hours emergencies on a call-out basis
- Experience and/or education in wastewater treatment or related utility operations
- Associate's Degree in Wastewater Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology or a related field
- Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and diagnosing equipment malfunctions and taking or recommending appropriate corrective action
- Confined Space Entry certification
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Must pass a post-offer physical assessment; accommodation requests will be reviewed on an individual bases in compliance with State and Federal legislation.
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy .
- Forklift Certification
- Certification by the State of Oregon as a Wastewater Treatment Provisional Grade 1 Operator
- For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Learns and assists in the operation of equipment used in the preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment of wastewater; learns to operate, inspect, clean, adjust, calibrate and monitor equipment and instruments and make minor repairs.
- Learns and assists in the monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment process in accordance with permit and process control standards; measures biological and chemical levels and liquid flow; measures inventories of process; troubleshoots and resolves process problems.
- Learns and assists in collecting liquid and solid waste samples; learns to perform standard and non-standard biological and chemical tests for troubleshooting or research work; records results.
- Learns and assists in taking and recording process lab and flow readings; enters and downloads data to recordkeeping systems.
- Learns how to keep assigned area(s) clean and hazard-free; uses safe work practices and follows established safety policies and procedures.
Some knowledge of: Basic wastewater treatment and operations; safe work practices in an industrial and/or wastewater setting; occupational and health safety practices, rules and regulations; basic math; English grammar, spelling and punctuation; standard office equipment, use of computers, computer applications and mobile devices.
Skill to: Take direction and continuous feedback; establish and maintain professional effective working relationships with customers, contractors, County employees and the public; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; follow instructions; participate as a team member; represent the County professionally; keep accurate records and logs; use computers and related software; operate basic hand tools.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Duties require physical labor, including walking, reaching, squatting, kneeling, bending, balancing, climbing, shoveling, fine motor control, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry, and push/pull up to 70 pounds.
- Duties also involve exposure to bacteria, viruses and toxins in wastewater, chemicals, exhaust fumes and dust, loud noises, and vibration.
- Some duties involve exposure to adverse weather conditions and hazardous locations, such as streets, live sewers, confined underground areas and on elevated platforms.
- Incumbents may perform after-hours emergency response on a callout basis.
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Tuesday through Saturday, from 6:00 am - 2:30 pm:
- Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.
- Work location is Kellogg Creek Water Resource Recovery Facility (11525 SE McLoughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR).
- This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
Explore Clackamas County
Working for Clackamas County
Recreation, Arts & Heritage
About The Department
Clackamas Water Environment Services produces clean water and protects water quality for more than 190,000 people living and working in Clackamas County. We operate and maintain five resource recovery facilities, 23 pumping stations and hundreds of miles of pipes.
Each year, we clean more than seven billion gallons of water which we recover and turn into natural energy and fertilizer. We also help reduce pollution in local rivers, streams, and wetlands caused by surface and stormwater runoff, the number one source of water pollution in Oregon.
Learn more about Water Environment Services.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application
Application Process
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
How To Claim Veteran's Preference
Request Veterans' Preference
Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Kelly Schaefer, Recruiter
[email protected]