ASSISTANT WATER TREATMENT WORKER (BC-03) [2 vacancies]
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- Location
- United States or Honolulu
- Compensation
- $55,944/yr
- Posted
- 1 week ago
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About this role
About the Department
Looking for a meaningful career where you can help provide safe, reliable drinking water to the community? The Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS), is seeking Assistant Water Treatment Worker's! This full-time, permanent role, located in Honolulu, involves assisting with the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and repair of water treatment systems, handling treatment chemicals, performing water quality testing, and supporting safe, reliable drinking water operations across multiple facilities.
What You Will Do
- Transport and handle water treatment chemicals by safely loading, unloading, delivering, and refilling chlorine cylinders, bulk chemicals, and other treatment materials at pump stations and facilities.
- Monitor water treatment systems by inspecting equipment, checking chlorine levels, and reporting the operating status of pumps, feeders, valves, filters, tanks, and related systems.
- Perform water quality testing by analyzing water samples for chlorine residual, pH, turbidity, and other required parameters, and adjust treatment processes under supervision to meet water quality standards.
- Maintain accurate records by documenting operating data, testing results, inventories, maintenance activities, deliveries, and other required information using computerized systems.
- Assist with equipment maintenance and repairs by inspecting, cleaning, calibrating, installing, replacing, and repairing chlorination and water treatment equipment under general supervision.
- Support facility operations by maintaining treatment facilities and vehicles, assisting with GAC system activities, and participating in required training to ensure safe and effective water treatment operations.
- Perform other related duties as needed.
Special Working Conditions
- Work schedule is Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
- Perform heavy lifting and handle chemicals such as chlorine, caustic soda, and muriatic acid.
- Operate and work on lifts, ladders, and scaffolds as required.
- Work in various locations, including underground basements, confined spaces such as manholes, vaults, and shafts, pump rooms, and remote locations with limited access or uneven terrain.
- Participate in the Hearing Conservation Program.
Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.
Position Duties
- use a valid e-mail account;
- verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account;
- check your spam folders; and
- add [email protected] and [email protected] to your contact list.
Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.
Minimum Qualifications
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT
At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
Graduation from high school or equivalent satisfactory to the State Board of Certification of Public Water System Operators.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Valid Driver's License (automobile/Type 3)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT
Prior to Completion of Probation
Current, valid Department of Health Operator-in-Training Certification
Must be able to:
- Understand basic water treatment operations and applicable laws, regulations, and codes.
- Understand basic valves, pumps, flow measurements, and motor principles.
- Follow safety procedures and recognize hazards related to the work.
- Learn to operate tools and equipment used in water treatment work.
- Read and record meters and gauges.
- Learn to perform minor repairs to chlorination systems.
- Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and others.
NOTE: The above certificates and licenses must be obtained by the time indicated and maintained on a current basis thereafter as a condition of employment.
Other Qualifications
If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.
Benefits
What are the benefits of being a City Employee?
-- Vacation: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Sick Leave: Employees may earn up to 21 days per year.
-- Holidays: 13 days a year; 14 days during election years.
-- Training and Development: Computer, career, and personal enhancement courses are offered; curriculum designed for employee, supervisory, and management development.
-- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Care: Various health insurance plans are available. Premiums are subsidized by the City and deductible from pre-tax income for participants of the Premium Conversion Plan (PCP).
-- Group Life Insurance: No cost for eligible employees.
-- Deferred Compensation Plan: Invest in your future...choose to defer part of your pre-tax income for retirement.
-- Retirement Plan: The Employees' Retirement System (ERS) of the State of Hawaii administers retirement benefits for State and County employees. Employee contribution required.
-- Commuter Choice Pre-Tax Benefits: Employees may designate certain transportation expenses (TheBus, LOTMA, Vanpool Hawaii, etc.) as a pre-tax item
-- Parking: Some job locations offer parking on-site; others may have access to parking at low monthly rates.
-- Direct Deposit: Direct deposit of paychecks to a designated financial institution is available.
-- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential, professional counseling and resource referral.
-- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: A federal program forgiving the balance of federal student loans for individuals working in public service. For program requirements and additional information, please visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
To view additional information, please visit our Benefits of City Employment page.
* All benefits as stated above, are subject to eligibility requirements and to legislative and/or negotiated changes. Individuals are responsible for any related fees or charges that may apply.
Supplemental Questions
When applying for this position, please thoroughly complete the Education, Work Experience, and Supplemental Question sections of your application. The information provided in these sections, particularly the job-specific Supplemental Questions, will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements for the job and your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information or submit any required documentation may result in your application being rejected or you receiving a lower score.
Please do not submit resumes in place of completing any of these sections.
List each work experience separately, do not combine jobs. For example, if you've held more than one position or job level(s) for the same employer, they should be listed and described separately so that the resulting changes in your duties and responsibilities are accurately reflected. If any part of your experience is unclear, you may be asked to provide a copy of your official job/position description (PD).
In general (unless otherwise specified on the job posting), the following criteria is utilized for evaluation of the Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Substitute, temporary assignment, internship or volunteer experience requires an official letter of verification from your supervisor and/or Human Resources department. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
- Concurrent or overlapping experiences and/or education will NOT be double credited.
- Professional experience refers to work that generally involves independent critical thinking, solving complex, non-routine problems, preparing reports, and interpreting and applying technical information.
- Most work experience as an intern will NOT be creditable as equivalent to professional experience.
- Calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be pro-rated. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, NOT one and a half years.
- Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be pro-rated to six months of experience.
- All requirements for the position must be met at the time of application or by the closing date of the recruitment.
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Any information you submit is subject to verification. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office at: Department of Human Resources, 650 South King Street, 10th Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
If you previously submitted education documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, etc.) to our office, for most cases you are not required to resubmit them. Supporting documents with an expiration period (e.g., driver's license, Department of Transportation medical certificate, etc.) will need to be submitted with each application to verify possession of a current license or certificate at the time specified on the job posting.
- I certify that I have read and understand the above statements.
Select the statement that best describes your education:
- I have a high school diploma OR a high school equivalent (e.g., a GED certificate).
- I do not have a high school diploma or equivalent. However, I have responsible work experience that will substitute for the education requirement.
- I do not meet the education requirement for this position.
Do you have a valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Agency Information
EmployerCity and County of HonoluluAddress 650 South King Street, 10th FloorHonolulu, Hawaii, 96813 Phone(808) 768-8536
Website https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/