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Recruitment began on June 26, 2024
Expires July 15, 2024
Full-time
Position Overview
Are you looking for a challenging yet rewarding career that offers work-life balance? Are you highly skilled and motived to make a difference? Just minutes away from Las Vegas, Nevada, one of the world’s most famous entertainment destinations, Henderson is the safe, easily-accessible, and charming heart of Southern Nevada. Employment with the City of Henderson represents more than just a job; it’s a commitment to public service excellence and enhancing the quality of life for those that live, learn, work, and play in our beautiful City!
The City of Henderson is excited to announce an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems Manager in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
The Department of Utility Services provides vital water and wastewater services to our citizens while protecting the environment, health and prosperity of our community. Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, manages, and directs the maintenance and repair activities of the City’s subsurface potable and reclaimed water distribution systems and subsurface wastewater collection system, including all utility location for all subsurface City assets; and performs related duties as assigned.
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Salary and Benefits
- Competitive Salary Range of $100,297.22 – $150,445.82 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate’s qualifications as well as internal equity*
- Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**
- Pay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus**
- *Click here to View the City’s Non-Represented Compensation Policy
- **Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City
- Work-Life Balance
- Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation – 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Deferred Compensation Matching Program Available – employee contributions will be matched on a per-pay-period basis until the employee reaches their respective deferred compensation match limit
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursem*nt Program, and much more!
- ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate’s qualifications as well as internal equity.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or a closely related field
- Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the maintenance and repair of a large, multi-facility utility, water distribution system, wastewater collection systems, water treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility, water or environmental quality, wastewater treatment facility management, or water and reclaimed water distribution systems; three (3) years of which were at a supervisory or management level
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
- Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
- Must possess, at time of application:*
- State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate
- Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Collection System Operator Grade II Certificate
- Must obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire and maintain:*
- State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade IV Certificate
- Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Collection System Operator Grade III Certificate
- Employee will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson’s learning management system
- All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained at incumbent’s expense
- Employee must maintain certificates and licenses for the position in good standing as a condition of continued employment
- Desirable: NASSCO’s Pipeline Assessment Certification Program (PACP) and/or Manhole Assessment Certification Program (MACP)
- Desirable: OSHA 30-hour Certification
- Desirable: Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Certification
*For this recruitment only, specific to certifications, in addition to meeting the rest of the minimum qualifications:
- Must possess, at time of application:
- State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate, or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six (6) months of hire
- Must obtain within eighteen (18) months from date of hire and maintain:
- State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade IV Certificate
- Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Collection System Operator Grade III Certificate
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) *State of Nevada Water Distribution Operator Grade III Certificate or state specific equivalent
3) *Nevada Water Environment Association (NWEA) Collection System Operator Grade III Certificate (if applicable)
*Please attach your documents to the “Attachments” section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Performance Examination (Weighted 100%): Monday, July 15, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview: Wednesday, July 17, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
