City of Norfolk, VA

Chief Waterworks Operator

City of Norfolk, VA  •  $62k - $71k/yr  •  Norfolk, VA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 013776

Department: Utilities

Division: Water Production

Job classification: Chief Waterworks Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Water Treatment, Utilities

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Chief Waterworks Operator. This person oversees the operation of a shift at one of two water treatment plants and associated transmission systems. Monitors the quality of water, plans changes in water flows, maintains facilities, and directs work assignments of staff.

Examples of duties

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

  • Monitors the quality of water by performing chemical and physical analysis of water, performing inspections on water treatment equipment, and making adjustments as needed.
  • Maintains the proper raw water flows. Calculates chemical machine settings, makes changes to machine settings, and adjusts pumpage of various flows.
  • Attends meetings, conducts employee evaluations, and resolves issues.
  • Operates monitors and performs maintenance on equipment and facilities by documenting operations, performing calculations, reporting equipment problems to maintenance, and assisting with minor maintenance and repairs.

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature which may be obtained with six months/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, and technical or correspondence schools are likely sources.


Two (2) years experience as a Class I Operator.

Supplemental information

Valid Driver's License
Class I Virginia Waterworks Operator License

Work Hours 3 days on 3 days off; 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. (hours subject to change)
Work Location 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia 23502 as needed; You may be required to work at 3719 Parker Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia 23508

This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
City of Norfolk, VA

About City of Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. Norfolk neighborhoods are vibrant and inclusive places where caring neighbors want to live, invest, and participate.

The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the city government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk.

The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, and the City Manager. The Council also appoints members to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. For additional information, go to www.norfolk.gov.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Norfolk, Virginia
Year Founded
1682
Website
norfolk.gov
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