Village of Whitney Point:  Laborer - Full Time Position

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Performs routine maintenance on water system including but not limited to monitoring and maintaining waterlines, pumps, and other components of the water system.  Also performs routine maintenance on sewer system including but not limited to monitoring and maintaining sewer lines, pump stations, and other components of the sewer system. Position maintains and makes repairs to Village buildings, properties, and vehicles.  Must be on call due to the nature of the water and sewer system works and clearing streets. 

Performs routine physical work that requires physical endurance and a willingness to perform arduous tasks.

Position required to obtain water system operator certification C within one year. 

New York State Retirement and other benefits.

Full job classification and applications are available at the Village of Whitney Point Clerk’s Office at 2612 Liberty Street, Whitney Point, NY; M-F 9AM – 2PM or call the office at 607-692-4907.

Applications must be received by July 23, 2021 at 2:00 PM.

The Village of Whitney Point is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2

The City of Auburn, NY is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2. This appointment will be made provisionally. The appointee will be required to apply for and take the Civil Service exam scheduled for August 7, 2021. The appointment will only become permanent upon successful completion of the exam as one of the top three (3) candidates.

This position involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the efficient operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant employing the activated sludge process. This position verifies chemical testing and evaluating parameters pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and the industrial waste pretreatment program.

Work is performed under supervision of a higher-level employee in accordance with established policy with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Attendants.

Does related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(A) an “Approved Associate in Applied Science” (A.A.S) from a duly accredited university or school in one of the following curriculums approved by the NYSDEC:

1. Ecology and Environmental Technology from Paul Smith College 2. Water Quality Monitoring form Ulster County Community College 3. Environmental Technology for SUNY- Morrisville 4. Water/Wastewater Technology form Crowder College

(B) an Associates in Applied Science (A.A.S) degree from a duly accredited university or school plus eighteen (18 months of operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant (An associates of Arts (AA) degree with 30 credit hours of math or science is considered equivalent of A.A.S Degree) or

(C) a high school diploma or High School Equivalency diploma and three years of operating experience at a wastewater treatment plant.

(D) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) and (C) above.

Possession of a current Grade 3-A or Grade 4-AWastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.

SALARY:  Salary is determined by union contract, $48,734 - $71,689

The Civil Service job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator 2 title can be reviewed at https://www.auburnny.gov/civil-service/pages/job-descriptions.

Please submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume by Friday, May 14, 2021 or until position is filled, to the Auburn Civil Service Commission, City of Auburn, 24 South Street, Auburn, New York 13021, or e-mail Jeffrey Whiting, Civil Service Clerk at jwhiting@auburnny.gov.

City of Auburn is an AA/EOE.

Surpass Chemical supplies water and wastewater treatment chemicals throughout the Northeast. We are looking for a representative to help support new account growth as well as maintain existing business. Our customer base being split between industrial and municipal applications. This role functions well as 1 day working from home and 4 days out on the road. Applicant can live within 100 miles of Albany but the closer the better.

The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for growing and maintaining a territory specifically focused on municipal/industrial water/wastewater treatment. This includes providing value-added technical services on an as needed basis to existing and potential customers; including pumps, controllers, and other equipment. Attention to detail is required. Experience is less important than the ability to learn quickly.

Our focus being chemical sales, we support applications related to this business. This position covers a 200 miles radius surrounding Albany, N.Y..

Essential Functions:

·     Develop new business opportunities independently as well as with the sales team.

·     Assist upper management with development of coordinated sales strategies, market analyses and product development.

·     Maintain strong relationships with key accounts.

·     Responsible for attainment of company sales / profit goals.

·     Expand and maintain existing business.

Additional responsibilities:

·     Visit customer/prospect on location requiring some overnight travel.

·     Join and actively participate in trade organizations/conferences such as NYRWA, AWWA, NYWEA, etc.

·     Eventually become involved in other technical divisions of the company such as cleaning / sanitation, agriculture, and pool chemistry.

·     Take lead on value-added equipment services such as pump and controller installations.

Education, Experience, And Skills Required:

·     Four year degree in technical field such as chemistry, biology, engineering.

·     Extensive experience in technical sales & knowledge of water treatment principles a plus.

·     Ambition. Strong desire to expand product knowledge and meet sales targets.

·     Self-motivated. Ability to learn sales cycle then repeat independently.

·     Must have reliable vehicle as we pay a stipend for auto and expense account for certain expenses.

We will teach the right person that is highly motivated and not afraid to get a little dirty in a controlled environment. Our main chemicals we provide:

Sodium Hypochlorite, Sodium Hydroxide, Coagulants, Inhibitors, and other Oxidizers.

About Surpass Chemical Co, Inc.

We manufacturer Sodium Hypochlorite servicing water and wastewater treatment plants in the northeast.  We visit sites providing troubleshooting 200 miles surrounding Albany, N.Y.

Maintenance Superintendent

Elmira Water Board

The Elmira Water Board seeks candidates for the position of Maintenance Superintendent.  This is an exempt, salaried, tested position in the Competitive Class of the Chemung County/City of Elmira Regional Civil Service Classification and follows Civil Service protocol.

Some distinguishing features of the class are as follows:  This is important supervisory work involving responsibility for overseeing the installation and repair of water mains, valves, hydrants, and main-to-curb service installations.  Work is performed in accordance with general policies prepared under the General Manager’s supervision but permitting considerable leeway for the exercise of independent judgment carrying out the details of the work.  This work is given close supervision in progress to insure compliance with appropriate specifications and instructions.  The Water Maintenance Superintendent must be available at all times to meet emergency situations.  Does related work as required.

Typical work activities:  (The following activities are listed as examples only and in no event shall an employee be limited to only those examples listed.)

Supervises the maintenance, repair and extension of the water distribution system which consists of mains, valves, hydrants, and services

Administrative tasks include budget preparation, verification of payroll, review of material and equipment requisitions, review inventory of materials such as hydrants, pipes, valves, fittings, tubing and backfill material

Supervises the investigation and repair of leaks, raising or lowering curb wells, permanent repairs to streets, roads, and alleys resulting from our excavations

Obtains necessary permits for work, directs the laying and tapping of mains and installation of new services

Supervises the maintenance, inspection, repair and relocation of fire hydrants

Reviews maps, installation records and computerized model of distribution system

Responds at all times to emergency repair calls, prepares and files reports on activities.

Full performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

Good administrative skills, thorough knowledge of tools, equipment and terminology used in water distribution system construction, operation and maintenance; good knowledge of the principles of hydraulics as related to water distribution systems; ability to read and draft plans and sketches; ability to follow complex oral and written directions; initiative; resourcefulness; good judgment; approach work with cooperative team attitude; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum qualifications:

A         Graduation from a college or university recognized by the universities of the State of New York with a Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering and one

(1) year of experience in the control of inventory, installation, maintenance and repair to the water distribution systems; or

B         Graduation from an accredited two (2) year college with an Associates Degree in engineering sciences, civil or architectural engineering technology and three (3) years of experience in civil engineering work, and (1) year of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; or

C         Graduation from a standard senior high school and five (5) years of experience in the control of inventory, installation, maintenance and repair to the water distribution systems, two (2) of which shall have been in a responsible supervisory capacity; or

D         An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in A, B, and C.

Qualified applicants should apply by March 31, 2021

Employment Applications must be completed and are available on the Elmira Water Board website at www.elmirawaterboard.org in Job Openings under the “More” tab.