PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

No later than the final filing date announced, candidates must currently hold, and have continuously held, at least six months of permanent competitive class status in the title of Distribution Operator .  Distribution Operator Assistants are excluded from this promotional opportunity.  This departmental promotion opportunity is limited to current employees of the Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission/Town of Ithaca.  

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid Grade D Distribution System Operator Certification from the New York State Health Department at the time of appointment.  Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. 

Possession of a valid NYS driver's license, with a standing acceptable to the Commission's insurance carrier, at the time of appointment.  License must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. 

Possession of NYS Building Code Inspector certification from the New York State Department of State, or must obtain such certification within 18 months of appointment.  Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. 

Possession of Backflow Preventer Tester certification from the New York State Department of Health, or must obtain such certification within one year of appointment.  Certification must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. 

The physical ability to lift and routinely handle weights up to 50 pounds is required. A physical performance test may be required after a medical examination but prior to appointment.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.