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EXAMINATION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED CONTINUOUSLY Click
Here for Required Fees and General Information EXAM
DATES:
THIS EXAM WILL BE SCHEDULED PERIODICALLY.
CANDIDATES WITH APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR THIS EXAM WILL BE
NOTIFIED BY MAIL OF THE NEXT SCHEDULED EXAM DATE. STARTING
SALARY/RANGE:
VACANCIES:
The eligible list, established as a result of this examination, will be
used to fill existing vacancies and any other appropriate vacancies
which may occur in these titles under the jurisdiction of the RESIDENCE
REQUIREMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION:
NONE - When preference in
certification is given to residents of a municipality pursuant to
subdivision 4-a of Section 23 of the Civil Service Law, an eligible must
have been a resident of such municipality for at least one month prior
to the date of certification in order to be included in a certification
as a resident of such municipality and must be a resident of such
municipality at the time of appointment. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: WATER
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR: Possession
of an appropriate level Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification for
grade level of Water Treatment Plant at time of appointment.
NOTE:
Pursuant to NYS State
Sanitary Code, Subpart 5-4, an operator’s certification must be
renewed every three years. Appointees must
maintain a current certification for the duration of their
employment in this title. NOTE:
Operator
must be available at all times to respond, within one (1) hour, to
emergencies OR must establish other approved supervision coverage
available to respond to emergencies, e.g., assistant operator,
contractual or in-kind assistance from neighboring communities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
If the position requires operation of a motor vehicle and/or
heavy machinery, then the following special requirement applies: Eligibility
for an appropriate level NYS driver's license at time of application.
Incumbent must possess a valid, appropriate level driver's
license at time of appointment. This
license must be maintained throughout appointment.
Eligibility for appropriate Commercial Drivers’ License at time
of application. Incumbent
must possess a valid, appropriate Commercial Drivers’ License at time
of appointment. This license must be maintained throughout appointment. WASTEWATER/WATER
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE:
Graduation
from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
NOTE:
Trainee appointments are for a period of up to one (1) year;
during which time, employees are required to satisfactorily complete the
training and experience requirements of the NYS Department of
Environmental Conservation (Wastewater Treatment) and of the NYS
Sanitary Code (Water Treatment) for the grade certificate appropriate to
the plant designation. Upon satisfactory completion of the appropriate
level certificate, incumbents will be advanced to the title of
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or Water Treatment Plant Operator,
whichever is applicable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Eligibility for a current valid NYS Motor Vehicle Operator's
license at time of application. Possession
of a valid license at time of appointment. NOTES:
1. Applicants
must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the date of the
examination. 2.
Candidates
applying for Water Treatment Plant Operator must submit a copy of the
appropriate grade level Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification. 3.
There
will be two (2) eligible lists established as a result of this
examination and will be used to fill vacancies as they occur.
Candidates who are successful in this examination, and who have
the appropriate grade level certificate, will be certified first for
appointment at the Water Treatment Plant Operator level.
Other eligibles will be certified at the Trainee level, and will
be advanced to the journey level without further examination upon
satisfactory completion of the training requirements.
The trainee eligible list will be certified when the operator
list is non-mandatory. DUTIES: Water Treatment
Plant Operator:
Responsible for the efficient operation and maintenance of a
water treatment plant, which may have facilities for the application of
chemicals to the water or other means of treatment.
Employee performs related work as required. Water Treatment
Plant Operator Trainee:
This is a trainee position, which involves responsibility for
assisting in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant,
by aiding a certified operator and/or maintenance personnel.
The incumbent performs related work as required. Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee:
This is a trainee position
which involves responsibility for learning the duties and routines
involved in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment
plant. The
incumbent performs related work as required. SUBJECTS
OF EXAMINATION:
There will be a PC-administered
test which you must pass in order to be considered for appointment.
The test will be administered on a personal computer (PC).
Candidates need no prior knowledge of computers in order to take
the test.
The test uses a simple point-and-click system that is thoroughly
explained through an animated instruction program.
Candidates will be given a sample test on which to practice before
the actual test begins.
PC-administered
test:
This test is designed to test for knowledge, skills, and/or
abilities in such areas as: 1.
Basic
Mathematics:
These questions test your ability to use addition, subtraction,
multiplication and division to solve basic arithmetic problems that might
be encountered in water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
Questions may also involve the use of fractions, decimals,
averages, and percents. 2.
Elementary
Chemistry and General Science:
These questions test your knowledge of basic processes and concepts
in chemistry and general science. 3.
Mechanical
Aptitude:
These
questions test your ability to identify and understand how basic
mechanical instruments such as motors and gears work. 4.
Safety
Practices:
These
questions test your knowledge of basic safety practices. 5.
Tools
and 6.
Understanding
and Interpreting Written Material:
These questions test how well you comprehend written material.
CALCULATORS
ARE RECOMMENDED:
Unless specifically prohibited, candidates are permitted to use
QUIET, hand-held, solar- or battery-powered calculators ONLY.
Devices with typewriter keyboards, such as cell phones, computers
or devices which can be hooked up to a computer, spell-checkers, personal
digital assistants, address books, language translators, dictionaries and
any similar devices are PROHIBITED. NOTE:
A “Guide to Taking the Examination for Water and Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator/Trainee Series” is available on the New
York State Department of Civil Service web site http://www.cs.state.ny.us/testing/localtestguides.cfm
or at
the Oneida County Department of Personnel’s Office, RETEST
POLICY:
Retest for this continuous recruitment examination is permitted
after six months. ELIGIBLE
LISTS:
Candidates who meet the qualifications, and pass this examination,
will have their names placed on the Eligible List, in the order of final
scores, regardless of the date on which they filed or took the test.
The names of qualified candidates will remain on the Eligible List
for one year.
Appeal of ratings will not be allowed, as the opportunity for
re-test exists. TERMINATION
OF THE PROGRAM:
Oneida County Department of Personnel reserves the right to
terminate this special recruitment program at any time, and re-establish a
program of periodic testing for this title. INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLYING FOR
MULTIPLE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
SCHEDULED ON THE SAME DATE
** Issued: 09/27/07 |
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Paulette Z. Nickerson, LMSW |
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Oneida County Personnel
Department |
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