WATER SPECIALIST III (4647)
LOCATION: Jackson County, Department of Natural Resources
(This classification may also be used Statewide by agencies in various locations.)
ANNUAL SALARY: $36,204.00 – $51,744.00
BENEFITS: Missouri State Employee Retirement System (MOSERS) provides retirement, life insurance, survivor and disability benefits; Missouri Consolidated Healthcare Plan (MCHCP) provides medical, vision, dental and Employee Assistance Program benefits (some of these benefits may not be available in all areas of the state); Missouri Deferred Compensation Plan (CitiStreet); Missouri Cafeteria Plan; Missouri Voluntary Life Insurance; 15 days paid annual leave per year for new full-time employees (accrual rates increase with years of service); 15 days paid sick leave per year.
DEFINITION: This is advanced technical and specialized work in conducting document reviews and providing guidance, assistance and training to water/wastewater operators. An employee in this class provides technical leadership and expertise in technical document reviews, development and implementation of the water/wastewater certification program and the development and presentation of training programs and related materials. Work involves serving as a resource and consultant to other staff within the Department and to owners and operators of water/wastewater facilities. Work involves insuring the adequacy of departmental technical publications related to water/wastewater; water/wastewater operator training materials; and operation and maintenance manuals submitted by consulting engineering firms. Work may include serving as a lead worker and assisting in the training of other employees. General supervision is received from an administrative superior; however, the employee is expected to exercise considerable independence in the performance of assigned responsibilities.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: Two years as a Water Specialist II with the Department of Natural Resources.
OR
Six years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater facility, of which two years included the operation and maintenance of mechanical primary and secondary treatment processes, and included one year of experience in charge of the facility. (College education with specialization in engineering, chemistry, biological sciences or closely related areas may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required general experience.)
OR
Six years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a drinking water supply facility, of which two years included the operation and maintenance of treatment processes for sedimentation, chemical coagulation or softening, filtration and disinfection and included one year of experience in charge of the facility. (College education with specialization in engineering, chemistry, biological sciences or closely related areas may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for a maximum of two years of the required general experience.)
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT (As required by assignment): Possession of a Class “A” water/wastewater operator certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
EXAMINATION COMPONENT: Rating of Education and Experience, 100%.
HOW TO APPLY: To secure an Official Application Form, visit the Division of Personnel website www.oa.mo.gov/pers/howtoapply.htm, or contact the Division via telephone. NOTE: The Division of Personnel only accepts electronic applications for some classes. http://www.ease.mo.gov/
State of Missouri/Office of Administration/Division of Personnel
301 W High Street, Truman Building (Suite 430), PO Box 388
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Telephone: (573) 751-4162
Fax: (573) 751-8641
http://www.oa.mo.gov.pers/newjoas.htm
State of Missouri is an EEO/ADA Employer
