Pretreatment Coordinator

The City of St. Helens is seeking applications for the position of Pretreatment Coordinator for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position is responsible for conducting and implementing requirements of the City’s industrial pretreatment program in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations to control waste water discharges of industrial users of the City sewerage system.  A complete list of duties and responsibilities and desired qualifications are listed on the job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:  

• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, supplemented by three (3) years post-secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field; and
• Three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment and collections; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Experience with pretreatment programs and industrial inspections.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices;
• Ability to work safely; and
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 

• Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid state driver's license.
• Certification as an Oregon Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III, or ability to obtain a Treatment III certification within six (6) months or as determined by the Superintendent. (Preferred)
• Certification as an Oregon Wastewater Collection Operator II, or ability to obtain a Collection II certification within six (6) months or as determined by the Superintendent. (Preferred)
• Trained in confined space procedures and use and containment of hazardous chemicals used. Trained in the use of all safety equipment, oxygen detection meter, blower, respirator, etc.
• Must be able to use basic spreadsheet and word processing computer programs to enter data and prepare correspondence. Possess skills or have the ability to learn to operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) equipment and software.

Salary:  The position is full-time and offers a base wage scale of $4,868 (Step 1) to $5,918 (Step 5) per month.  The City also provides an excellent benefits package.  This is a union covered position.

Applicants must complete the City application form below and submit it with a cover letter and resume.  If you are a veteran and would like to receive veterans’ preference points, please complete that form which is also below and attach documentation.  The successful candidate will be required to pass a background check and drug test. 

Deadline to apply:  Friday, October 25, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.

The City of St. Helens is an equal opportunity employer.

Application materials should be mailed or hand delivered to:

City of St. Helens
Attn: City Recorder
265 Strand Street
St. Helens, OR  97051