PLANT SUPPORT SPECIALIST
Position Information Arlington County is seeking to fill a professional level process engineering position located at the Water Pollution Control Bureau (WPCB) within the Department of Environmental Services (DES).
This Plant Support Specialist is responsible for monitoring Water Pollution Control (WPC) Plant operations processes and providing technical coordination among operations shifts and other plant units to ensure that the WPC Plant is running efficiently.
The specialist provides professional expertise for specific projects, research, or long-term process control function and reports to the Plant Operations Manager.
Specific duties include:
Poviding coordination and oversight to plant operations; assisting in ensuring compliance with operating procedures, the industrial stormwater management program, the Clean Air Act, OSHA and Virginia regulations; Monitoring a quality assurance program that identifies problems on an ongoing basis; including identifying process problems and/or inefficiencies, recommending changes to process and/or retraining in consultation with WPC Plant management;Reviewing and evaluating daily logs, reports, and work orders from operations shifts; Evaluating WPCP Operations process statistics in relation to Federal and State safety and legal regulations and standards, ensuring standard operating procedures and regulatory mandates are followed;Reviewing and evaluating daily logs and reports from Operations shifts; Providing professional expertise for specific projects and research on operations;Preparing reports on system performance, working conditions and warranty information;Leading all major shutdowns and startups activities of systems for emergencies and/or maintenance; coordinating the completions of all major preventative maintenance activities; Assisting in establishing goals, objectives, and short-range and long-range plans for improving the Multi-Skilled Wastewater Plant Operator (MSWPO) program; Coordinating with other divisions on work orders, review of plans and specifications for construction projects and plant control systems improvements; Participating in inter-agency task forces;Assisting in preparing bid specifications for equipment and supplies; collaborating with the Plant Operations Manager to prepare the operations budget; Participating in investigations involving practices or procedures regarding safety; conducting studies to determine areas of process or task improvements; Conducting public tours of the Plant and responding to inquiries from the public about Plant operations and coordinating with other departments as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills with a background in industrial plant operations management including extensive knowledge of wastewater processes.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field;Three years' progressively responsible engineering experience in the wastewater area, specializing in process control processes; Possession of a Class I Operator's License in Waterworks/Wastewater Works.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Industrial and/or municipal Plant operations experience with extensive working knowledge of wastewater processes, including preliminary, primary and secondary (biological) treatment, advanced wastewater treatment with chemical addition for phosphorus removal, biological nutrient removal, filtration and disinfection with chlorination/de-chlorination; andProficiency with database applications and Microsoft Office Suite functions (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Special Requirements 1) Applicant must possess a Class I Wastewater Operator's License issued by the Virginia State Board of Certification of Operators of Water and Wastewater Works.
2) The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver license, and the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Covid-19 Vaccination:
Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety, and wellness for all staff.
In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation.
Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This Plant Support Specialist is responsible for monitoring Water Pollution Control (WPC) Plant operations processes and providing technical coordination among operations shifts and other plant units to ensure that the WPC Plant is running efficiently.
The specialist provides professional expertise for specific projects, research, or long-term process control function and reports to the Plant Operations Manager.
Specific duties include:
Poviding coordination and oversight to plant operations; assisting in ensuring compliance with operating procedures, the industrial stormwater management program, the Clean Air Act, OSHA and Virginia regulations; Monitoring a quality assurance program that identifies problems on an ongoing basis; including identifying process problems and/or inefficiencies, recommending changes to process and/or retraining in consultation with WPC Plant management;Reviewing and evaluating daily logs, reports, and work orders from operations shifts; Evaluating WPCP Operations process statistics in relation to Federal and State safety and legal regulations and standards, ensuring standard operating procedures and regulatory mandates are followed;Reviewing and evaluating daily logs and reports from Operations shifts; Providing professional expertise for specific projects and research on operations;Preparing reports on system performance, working conditions and warranty information;Leading all major shutdowns and startups activities of systems for emergencies and/or maintenance; coordinating the completions of all major preventative maintenance activities; Assisting in establishing goals, objectives, and short-range and long-range plans for improving the Multi-Skilled Wastewater Plant Operator (MSWPO) program; Coordinating with other divisions on work orders, review of plans and specifications for construction projects and plant control systems improvements; Participating in inter-agency task forces;Assisting in preparing bid specifications for equipment and supplies; collaborating with the Plant Operations Manager to prepare the operations budget; Participating in investigations involving practices or procedures regarding safety; conducting studies to determine areas of process or task improvements; Conducting public tours of the Plant and responding to inquiries from the public about Plant operations and coordinating with other departments as necessary.
The ideal candidate will have strong verbal and written communication skills with a background in industrial plant operations management including extensive knowledge of wastewater processes.
Selection Criteria Minimum:
Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, or a closely related field;Three years' progressively responsible engineering experience in the wastewater area, specializing in process control processes; Possession of a Class I Operator's License in Waterworks/Wastewater Works.
Substitution:
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis.
Desirable:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:
Industrial and/or municipal Plant operations experience with extensive working knowledge of wastewater processes, including preliminary, primary and secondary (biological) treatment, advanced wastewater treatment with chemical addition for phosphorus removal, biological nutrient removal, filtration and disinfection with chlorination/de-chlorination; andProficiency with database applications and Microsoft Office Suite functions (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Special Requirements 1) Applicant must possess a Class I Wastewater Operator's License issued by the Virginia State Board of Certification of Operators of Water and Wastewater Works.
2) The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid driver license, and the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.
A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted.
It may include checks of the following:
criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history.
You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Covid-19 Vaccination:
Arlington County Government is committed to the health, safety, and wellness for all staff.
In support of that commitment, all current and newly hired employees are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
For those qualified employees with a disability or sincerely held religious belief which prohibits them from receiving a vaccine, you will be able to contact the Office of Human Rights to request a reasonable accommodation.
Adherence to this policy is a condition of employment.
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Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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