Annual Salary:  $45,198.40 Grade:  28 (Employees:  Refer to Civil Service Rule VI.3.1 and VI.17 for promotional rate) Appointment to a position in the classified service shall be at the minimum of the corresponding pay range unless otherwise approved.

Benefits Offered:  19.38% employer retirement contribution; sick and vacation leave; health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurances offered. 

Examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill  vacancies in the Wastewater department and future vacancies as they occur.

Kind of Work

The purpose of this classification is to perform technical tasks at the managerial level to provide assistance in overseeing construction projects, maintenance activities and general operations of the Wastewater Department including the treatment facility, system lines, manholes, sewer pump stations and storm water pumping system of the City of Alexandria.  This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Minimum Applicant Qualifications:

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Chemical, or Environmental Engineering or related field; supplemented by three (3) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in wastewater operations, to include sludge handling and disposal, wastewater rehabilitation processes and related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
• Must possess and maintain valid State of Louisiana Class IV Wastewater Treatment and Collection certifications. 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Candidates with Class III certifications may be considered depending upon their previous work history and needs of the department. 
• Such candidate(s) selected for hire must enter into a written transition plan to achieve certification as a Class IV Wastewater Collection and Treatment Operator.
• May require additional certifications and/or training as deemed necessary.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Work Schedule:

M – F, 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Subject to 24 hr. call

Kind of Examination

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants.  Examination notices will be sent out via email if one is provided on the application, otherwise, acceptable applicants will receive a letter in the mail with a testing date, time, and location.  Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.  The information is subject to verification. 

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

Accepting applications:  Until Filled

Applications for the following positions may be obtained from the Civil Service Office located at:

625 Murray Street, 3rd Floor, Alexandria, LA  71301 or downloaded from the city’s website: www.cityofalexandriala.com.

Civil Service Department Ph. (318)449-5077, Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer.