Senior Wastewater Service Worker

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Senior Wastewater Service Worker

Salary

$55,230.00 - $67,424.52 Annually

Location

CA, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2024-0078

Department

Public Works-Waste Water

Opening Date

06/07/2024

Closing Date

6/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Definition and Class Characteristics

A Senior Wastewater Service Worker is an integral part of the wastewater collection system whose mission is to keep the community functioning by performing semi-skilled work associated with the maintenance, construction and repair of wastewater collection systems and their appurtenances!

This working lead position is crafted for individuals who have graduated high school and have at least two years of experience comparable to Nevada County’s classification of Wastewater Service Worker II. It is also supplemented by two years' experience performing skilled trade work in the construction, maintenance and/or repair of wastewater lines, or collection systems, or underground pipeline systems. Possession of a Grade I or II certificate in collection system maintenance issued by the Water Pollution Control Association is a big plus! Possession of Hazmat/Confined Space Certification and/or a Commercial Driver's License is also desirable.

• Under supervision, lead and perform skilled work associated with the maintenance, construction and repair of wastewater collection systems, lift stations, treatment facilities and their appurtenances

• Inspect work in progress and upon completion for quality and conformance to instructions and specifications

• Cuts and fits pipe, digs trenches, mixes grout and concrete, cuts pavement, and backfills and compacts trenches

• Performs high pressure cleanings, smoke testing and TV inspection of sewer lines

• Provides sewer line inspection services as needed

Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Nevada County is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) through the Department of Education .

To review the full job description, click here (http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mynevadacounty/classspecs/1081935?keywords=senior%20wastewater%20service%20worker&pagetype=classSpecifications) .

Benefits Guide

The Benefits Guide (https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/50968/Nevada-County-2024-Open-Enrollment-Benefits-Guide) is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit summaries and agreements (MOUs) (https://nevadacountyca.gov/475/Memoranda-of-Understanding-MOUs) for additional benefit information for each employee group.

Health Insurance

The County sponsored plan for 2024 is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.

2024 Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Select HMO

• Anthem Traditional HMO

• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO

• Blue Shield Trio HMO

• Kaiser HMO

• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)

• PERS Platinum PPO

• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts

The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.

Life Insurance

Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Basic Term Life

• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans

• Optional Dependent Term Life

• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance

Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Delta Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.

Retirement

The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.

CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60

Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62

CalPERS Safety tiers:

Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50.

Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55.

Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57.

We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page,www.calpers.ca.gov, to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.

NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.

Nevada County Human Resources Department

950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2

Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov

www.nevadacountyca.gov

01

Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• Did not graduate High School or receive a GED

• High School or GED

• Some College

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree

• Master's Degree

  02

  How many years of experience do you have at a journey level where you have performed the full range of skilled trade work in the maintenance, construction and repair of wastewater collection systems?

• Less than 2 years

• 2 to less than 3 years

• 3 to less than 4 years

• 4 to less than 5 years

• 5 or more years

  03

  Please describe the experience you have at a journey level where you have performed the full range of skilled trade work in the maintenance, construction and repair of wastewater collection systems? You may attach a separate page if your information does not fit in this text box. If that is the case, please make a note in this box referencing that attachment.

  04

  Do you possess a Grade I, II, or III certificate in collection system maintenance issued by the Water Pollution Control Association? If so, which one?

• Not applicable, I do not possess a certificate.

• I possess a Grade I certificate and have uploaded it to my application.

• I possess a Grade II certificate and have uploaded it to my application.

• I possess a Grade III certificate and have uploaded it to my application.

  05

  Which valid California Driver's License do you have?

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• I do not have a valid California Driver's License

  06

  The Senior Wastewater Service Worker position is a working lead position that performs wastewater infrastructure repair and maintenance tasks, some of which may be semi-skilled in nature. Examples of duties include repairs to collection and sewer main lines, high pressure cleaning and performing smoke testing and TV inspection of sewer lines. In addition, candidates will be responsible for landscape maintenance and servicing pump stations. Please select which best fits your experience and education.

• I have not had education, training, or experience in performing this task.

• I have had education or training in how to perform this task but have not yet performed it on the job.

• I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.

• I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.

• I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist or train them in doing this task because of my expertise.

  07

  Describe any experience you have leading a crew or staff in field work activities. How do you help to promote good morale among peers and subordinates?

  08

  Tell me about the job that you enjoyed the least? What were your responsibilities? What did you not like about it? Was there anything that you enjoyed about this position?

  09

  What is the single most important factor that must be present in your work environment for you to be successfully and happily employed? Now that you have answered that question, what were two others that you debated about responding before you gave the response that you chose?

  10

  Describe the work environment or culture in which you are most productive and happy.

  11

  Describe what you believe are the most effective roles that a good manager plays in his/her relationship with reporting staff members.

  12

  When you work with a team, describe the role that you are most likely to play on the team.

  Required Question

Agency

County of Nevada

Address

950 Maidu Avenue

Nevada City, California, 95959

Phone

530 265 7010

Website

https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/

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