POSITION: Process Operator I (HELPS)
DEPARTMENT: Albany County Water Purification District
SALARY RANGE: $46,411-$49,237
WORK LOCATION & HOURS: Albany, NY/Schedule varies
BENEFITS:
Generous Paid Time-Off NYS Retirement System Work-Life Balance
Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing Tuition Reimbursement Public Service Loan Forgiveness
DESCRIPTION:
This is a trainee position involving responsibility for learning the duties and routines in the operation and maintenance of a
sewage treatment plant. The incumbent in this position undergoes on-the-job training to become qualified as an operator
of sewage treatment plant. The work is performed under immediate supervision of a qualified operator. Does related work
as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s license at time of appointment;
- Must successfully pass the Wastewater Basic Operations Course as outlined in the New York Water Environment
Associates Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Certification Manual within one (1) year of permanent appoint-
ment.
Please submit a resume and copy of driver’s license with this application.
POINT OF CONTACT FOR INQUIRIES:
[email protected]
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated
title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Tradition-
ally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employ-
ment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At
the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP
Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
