Waste/Water Treatment Plant Oper. Traine

WASTEWATER/WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR/TRAINEE Examination Number #1272 Salary: Varies by Location OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Examination To Be Held: Frequently Applications Accepted Up To: Continuously Issued on 4/10/2026 by Chautauqua County Department of Human Resources, Gerace Office Building, Mayville, NY 14757 (716) 753-4237 Exam announcements and application forms are available on the Internet at chqgov.com - Click on Employment APPLICATION AND EXAMINATION PROCESS: Applications may now be completed online at: https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/. Your application is part of the examination process. TO APPLY, you must create an online account and answer all questions with complete information. Vagueness or ambiguity will not be interpreted in your favor. We do not refer to other applications or resumes on file for additional information. Applications that do not show training and/or experience to meet minimum qualifications may be disapproved. A non-refundable examination processing fee of $15.00 will be required at the time of application, for each separately numbered examination for which you apply. Fee may be paid by credit/debit card. We cannot accept cash. VACANCIES: This examination is being held for anticipated vacancies in Towns, Villages, the Cities and Departments and Agencies of Chautauqua County. A single eligible list will be 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 proper grade certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or Health will be certified for appointment at the Operator level. Other eligibles will be certified at the Trainee level and will be advanced to the journey level upon satisfactory completion of the certificate requirements. Term of appointment at the Trainee level is limited to the training period for the plant where the position exists, during which time Trainees will be required to satisfactorily complete the training and experience requirements of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or Health for a certificate appropriate to the plant. DUTIES: These are important technical positions involving responsibility for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a water or wastewater treatment plant. General direction is received from the Chief Operator or other higher-level employee but wide leeway is allowed for planning work methods and dealing with emergency conditions. May supervise the work of subordinate employees. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Trainee Level: Graduation from high school, or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Operator Level: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and possession of an approved certificate as Wastewater or Water Treatment Plant Operator, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation or Health. Full announcement: https://chautauqua-portal.mycivilservice.com/