City of Cincinnati Job Opportunity
Exceptional Appointment - Announcement# 12-002
(Open to the Public and to City Employees)
Salary: $38,559 - $39,906 annually
APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT & DETAILED RESUME DEADLINE:
Priority Deadline: Monday, January 23, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
Final Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS REGARDING DEADLINE DATES
It is in your best interest to apply early. You are advised that we may select a qualified applicant or applicants at any time after the Priority Deadline. This means a candidate may be appointed prior to the Final Deadline date. For the greatest chance of consideration, it is in your best interest to apply as early as possible.
The City of Cincinnati offers an excellent benefits package including pension plan, medical/dental/vision insurance, flexible benefits plan, paid vacation, holiday and sick days, health and wellness program, access to a credit union, and more!
Be a part of an innovative, team-oriented organization that provides high quality water to over 1 million consumers! The Supply Division of the Greater Cincinnati Water Works (GCWW) is seeking to fill a Plant Operator 1 position. Under direct supervision, this employee is responsible for monitoring the proper operation of and controlling the various processes and equipment in our water treatment plants and pumping stations. This position performs process maintenance tasks to ensure normal continuous operations and performs related duties as required. Plant Operators are required to be certified through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) as one condition of passing their 12 month probationary period. You may receive your Operation-in-Training (OIT) certification by passing the OEPA State Exam which is given twice a year. Obtaining your OIT plus one year of experience is required to obtain a Water Supply Class 1 Certification. Plant Operators are required to work irregular and/or rotating shifts including some week-ends and holidays.
To apply for this position please complete and submit these items:
- City of Cincinnati application for employment
- Resume
- Copy of official college transcripts showing required education or OEPA Licensure
APPLICATION, TRANSCRIPT AND DETAILED RESUME:
There are three ways to apply for this position. Online is the preferred method to apply.
- ONLINE – Apply online by visiting https://jobs.msdgc.org/. Be sure to read and follow the instructions carefully, and upload supporting documentation as required. All required supporting documents must be received in order for your application to be considered complete. If you are experiencing technical difficulties, email msdhelpdesk@cincinnati-oh.gov.
- IN PERSON – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/, OR obtain hard copy forms at the office of the City of Cincinnati Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Complete the forms, and return personally to the Human Resources office. Application and supporting documents must be received no later than the closing date. You may submit your detailed resume in lieu of the Work Experience Form.
- BY U.S. MAIL – Download application forms from this site http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4284-/, complete them, and return them by first class U.S. Mail to the City of Cincinnati Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza, 805 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202. Application and supporting documents must be postmarked no later than the closing date. You may submit your detailed resume in lieu of the Work Experience Form. Please enclose a copy of your driver’s license or state ID card with your mailed application package.
TRANSCRIPTS showing your qualifications for this position must be submitted by the deadline date. The City does not maintain a transcript file; you must submit transcripts with each application you submit. You may submit a readable photocopy of your official transcripts in lieu of requesting a new copy from the school for each application. Please note: copies of unofficial versions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
QUALIFICATIONS: Each applicant must be a high school graduate or have passed the GED (General Education Development) test and have either a Class 1 Operator-in Training designation, a Class 1 Operator Water Supply Certification, or forty-eight credit hours of college level course work, of which twenty-four must be in the areas of math, physics, biology, chemistry, engineering, water or wastewater technology, or related field. One year of experience working in the field of water treatment may substitute for 24 hours of course credit. Must have possession of, or ability to obtain a valid Ohio driver’s license. All required experience must have occurred within the last (5) five years. You are required to show your valid driver's license or state ID card to the Human Resources Department staff NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS. Must be a resident of the State of Ohio at the time of appointment.
A criminal background investigation will be conducted for this position (according to Civil Service Commission Rule 15 – Sensitive Classifications/Positions and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2001 and the
Patriot Act). The purpose is to detect security risks and prevent security threats posed by potential employees.
U.S. Citizenship: All positions with the City of Cincinnati require that each applicant be a citizen of the United States or have a valid permanent resident card at the time of appointment.
CONTACT PERSON: Darla Meadors, 513.591.7966
DATE RELEASED: January 9, 2012
TDD: 513-352-2419
City of Cincinnati, Human Resources Department
Two Centennial Plaza
805 Central Ave, Suite 200
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
“Applications for City positions are considered public records under Ohio’s Public Records Act. As a public record, applications maintained by the City shall be made available to any person requesting to view them.”
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Reasonable accommodation for qualified people with disabilities. To help us achieve the City’s goal to recruit qualified persons with disabilities, please self-identify at the time of application and at employment interviews. Help the City help you!
