General Information

This is routine work in operating a wastewater or water treatment plant and allied appurtenances while on an assigned shift.

JurisdictionsYearly SalaryMobile Area Water and Sewer System$44,658 - $71,394

Prichard Water Works and Sewer Board$39,471 - $63,101

Saraland Water and Sewer Board$46,919 - $75,008

Utilities Board City of Bayou La Batre$40,458 - $64,679

City of Satsuma Water and Sewer Board$32,432 - $51,848

Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must be certified in water or wastewater treatment by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM). Out-of-state certifications may be accepted, but ADEM certification must be completed within 6 months of employment. Mobile - possession of a Grade III Certificate in Water or Wastewater Treatment, preferably both, except for assignment to the Stickney Filtration Plant (Moffat Road) and the Myers Filtration Plant (Hubert Pierce Road) which requires a Grade IV Water Certificate. Prichard – possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment OR possession of a Grade III or IV Wastewater Certificate. Bayou La Batre - possession of a Grade II Certificate in Water Treatment or Grade III Certificate in Wastewater Treatment. Other smaller jurisdictions require possession of a Grade II Certification in Water or Wastewater Treatment or both. Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence.

Description

For details, please see Class Specifications | TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I | Class Spec Details

Important Information

All applications must be submitted online through the Mobile County Personnel Board Job Opportunities page. As you create a JobOpps account, you will be asked for Notification Preferences (email or paper). Paper notification is not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. All notifications will be sent by email only. Only one application will be accepted per applicant per job posting. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Merit System employment and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Resumes will not be accepted in place of completing the education and experience sections of the application.

If needed, computers and scanners are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL.

Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday, except for major holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile County Personnel Board at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Personnel Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.

Benefits

The Mobile County Personnel Board promotes and encourages progressive personnel policies in all of its jurisdictions. Among the benefits enjoyed by local full-time merit system employees as a result of these policies are:

10 days annual vacation with accumulation to 35 days (The number of days earned increases based on years in the merit system, with a maximum of 25 days per year for 25 or more years of service)
10 days paid annual sick leave with no limit on accumulation
12 paid holidays each year (some jurisdictions may vary)
Group medical plan (most jurisdictions)
Paid life insurance (in some jurisdictions)
Retirement plans
Employee Credit Union
Promotion by competitive exam
Periodic review and adjustment of salary rates to be competitive with local employees and to provide cost of living increases
Opportunities for continuing education and self-development through formalized academic and in-service training programs

01

Are you currently an employee of a Mobile County Merit System organization, including any of the following job types: Appointed, contract, provisional, full-time, part-time, temporary, seasonal, or supernumerary

Yes
No

02

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States?

Yes
No

03

Mobile County agencies typically do not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?

Yes
No

04

Treatment Plant Operator I requires a valid driver's license from your state of residence. ****NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. Please check the expiration date on your driver's license to ensure it is current. **** While attachment of a valid driver's license is not required on this application, you will need to produce a valid driver's license at the point of hire. Do you possess a valid driver's license?

Yes
No

05

Enter the EXPIRATION DATE (month/day/year) shown on your driver's license. **** NOTE: A valid driver's license is one that is NOT expired. ****

06

Do you possess at least a Grade II Water and/or Wastewater Certificate?

Yes
No

07

Which of the following Water and/or Wastewater Certifications from the Alabama Department of Environmental Management do you currently possess?

Grade II Water
Grade II Wastewater
Grade III Water
Grade III Wastewater
Grade IV Water
Grade IV Wastewater
No certification
Certified in another state

08

If you are certified in another state, please provide details, including the state and type of certification.

09

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the highest level of education that you have completed.

8th grade
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
High School or GED
1 year of college
2 years of college
Associate Degree
3 years of college
4 years of college
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree and postgraduate coursework toward a Master's Degree
Bachelor's degree and professional certification (Certified Public Accountant, Engineer)
Master's degree
Master's degree with additional coursework toward a Doctoral degree
Juris Doctor
Doctoral degree

10

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents the amount of experience you have performing work at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee.

None
6 months
1 year
1 year and 6 months
2 years
2 years and 6 months
3 years
3 years and 6 months
4 years
4 years and 6 months
5 years
6 years
7 years
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years or more

11

Describe your experience performing work at the level of a Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. In your response, include the name of employer(s) where these duties were performed, dates of employment (month/year) and number of hours worked per week. NOTE: In order to receive credit, work experience must also be listed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. If you have no experience in these areas, write "none" in the blank space below.

12

Use the dropdown menu below to select the option that most closely represents your status as a veteran of the United States Armed Forces. To be considered a disabled veteran, one must have 10% or more disability percentage, according to the U.S. Veterans Administration.

I am not a veteran.
I am not an honorably discharged veteran.
I am an honorably discharged veteran.
I am an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
I am the spouse of an honorably discharged disabled veteran.
I am the widow or widower of a deceased veteran.

13

Please provide details regarding your/your spouse's Veteran's status. In your response, please include department, component, and branch, MOS, dates of service/deployment, years of active and/or inactive service, and character of service. If neither you nor your spouse is/was a veteran, enter "None" in the blank space below.

14

Have you been convicted of a Felony within the last 5 years?

Yes
No
Required Question

Treatment Plant Operator I

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