Treatment Plant Coordinator 2 (Water Treatment)

Pickaway Correctional Institution (PCI)  // Orient, Ohio

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The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Works under general direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water plant operations:

• Serves as assistant to treatment plant operation manager.

• Coordinates operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment (e.g., motors and controls, pumps and controls, blowers and controls, comminutors, air compressors, chemical feeders) used at water treatment plant.

• Trains maintenance staff and/or operators in proper operation and maintenance procedures.

• Inspects facilities and coordinates purchase of chemicals and parts.

• Troubleshoots, repairs and adjusts equipment.

• Reviews preventive maintenance programs.

• Inspects newly installed equipment.

• Instructs facility staff in chemical testing procedures and daily reporting preparation procedures.

• Reviews design drawings and specification for contract work.

• Meets with consultants to resolve construction or installation problems.

• Oversees and/or performs general maintenance at water treatment facility (e.g., tills seed beds, mows grass, paints buildings, plows snow).

• Performs operational modifications necessary in emergencies to meet EPA requirements.

• Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees.

Pay Range and Shift Hours:

• Compensation: $57,200 to $81,300. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location

• Full-Time

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Required Certification: Class II Water

• Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 12 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows; 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in employee training & development; valid drivers' license. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required experience/license (e.g., per OAC 3745, ORC 4506.1, ORC 4506.03, ORC 4506.12, ORC 4507.02). Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.
  -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

• Knowledge of fractions, decimals & percentages; state & federal guidelines regarding water &/or sewage treatment plant operations; employee training & development*; supervisory principles/ techniques*. Skill in operation of hand & power tools; operation of water testing equipment. Ability to understand water &/or sewage treatment plant procedures; read technical manuals & instructions; complete routine forms or records; stand, walk or bend; use limbs, fingers & hands to operate equipment, machinery or tools; transport 50 lbs. (*)Developed after employment.

Job Skills:

• Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Flexibility, Time Management

Benefits Working for Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction:

• At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. 

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave 

  • 11 paid holidays per year

  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Employee Development Funds

  • The  State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.  The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.  The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.  Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.