MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

(a) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND  satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Public Health Council AND not less than six (6) months satisfactory experience supervised by a NYS Sanitary code “C” certified individual AND one (1) year satisfactory experience supervised by a NYS Sanitary code “D” certified individual (experience may be combined for 1 year total); OR

(b) Possession of current “D” certification AND at least one year of and “D” qualified Operator experience; OR

(c) Any combination of education and experience greater than that specified in (a) or (b) above as defined by the New York State Sanitary Code (i.e., could have “A” or “B” Water Treatment Plant Operator certification along with “D” Distribution certification).

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

Note on qualifications:  NYS Sanitary Code- classification and certification and non-transient, non-community water system operators; Sub Part 5-4, with statutory Authority: Public Water Law 225)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must possess a valid NYS Drivers License at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment.

2. Must maintain certification on an on-going basis by re-certifying through the Tompkins County Health Department (certifications are currently valid for three years).