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Distinguishing Features of Work

This is highly skilled, technical work to monitor and control production, pumping, and distribution systems to meet water drinking water system demands and water quality permit requirements for a plant that is being constructed at 2120 N. Hoover in Wichita. This position exercises a high degree of decision-making regarding water treatment, flows, and pressures, based on independent judgement on how to maintain multiple water quality parameters within regulatory limits. Work includes supervising other staff when the Shift Supervisor is not present.

This position is eligible for progression through eight competency levels with increasing levels of responsibility and corresponding pay ranges. Progression requires a combination of plant experience and specialized training.

Experience in the water treatment industry is a valued asset. Compensation will be based on individual experience and determined at hire based on skills and competencies. The role provides additional opportunities for swift pay progression linked to the development of skills and competencies.

HIRING INCENTIVES\ Tiered Relocation Reimbursement: (Outside of Residency Ordinance Boundary)\ Tier 1: Up to 100 Miles Reimbursement: \$2,000\ Tier 2: 101 to 500 Miles: up to \$5,000\ Tier 3: 501 to 1,000 Miles: up to \$8,000\ Tier 4: Over 1,000 Miles: up to \$10,000 maximum

Signing Bonus (Water Plant Experience)\ Entry-Level Operators: \$5,000 (for candidates with less than 2 years of experience) Mid-Level Operators: \$7,500 (for candidates with 2-5 years of experience) Senior Operators: \$10,000 (for candidates with over 5 years of experience)Signing Bonus payments of 50% at employment and 50% on the anniversary date ending year two of successful employment.

Additional Vacation Accrual\ New Hires Externally Hired will receive an extra five (5) days up front at hire. This is in addition to the standard vacation accrual.

Employees currently in the Utility Process Control Specialist - Plant Operator position are not eligible for the hiring incentives.

***Employees within the department or division shall be given first consideration**\ *

Examples of Work Performed

• Operates and monitors production, pumping, and distribution systems from a control center utilizing data from the Supervisory, Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and the Geographic Information System (GIS).
• Monitors and maintains flows and pressures within all systems, including making independent decisions regarding how to balance flows to basins and reservoirs to maintain water storage requirements.
• Monitors water levels in reservoirs and towers and makes appropriate pump changes.
• Collects water samples and performs basic chemical tests. Utilizes results to make process change decisions.
• Operates chemical feed equipment and controls feed rates, determines chemical dosage needs for varying conditions, and makes appropriate changes in chemical feed rates as required to maintain water quality.
• Troubleshoots treatment problems associated with pH, solids level, mixing intensity, chemical dosage, and biological processes.
• Monitors weather and forecasts daily water consumption and production requirements.
• Operates and maintains a water treatment plant, including maintenance of equipment.
• Records information about plant performance on log sheets or computer databases.
• In charge of plant and staff when Shift Supervisor is not working.
• The examples of work performed are not intended to be all-inclusive.
• The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed, including but not limited to tasks performed by IEC Specialists, Water Quality Specialists, and O&M Specialists.

\ Requirements of Work

Must have achieved Level 5 on the City of Wichita Water Utility Competency Scale, or must be capable of achieving this within three years of hire, including:

Knowledge of federal and state regulations pertaining to producing and distributing safe drinking water

Thorough knowledge of the principles of specialized water treatment operations

Knowledge of the functions and mechanics of pumps, chemical analyzers, and other equipment used in a water treatment plant, and ability to perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment.

Ability to calculate flows and solution strengths.

Ability to collect data and make decisions based on data from on-line analyzers.

Ability to monitor, evaluate, and make decisions about SCADA information.

Ability to utilize GIS data for decision making.

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