MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER:

a) Graduation from a four-year regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science, engineering, natural resources, business administration or related field AND one year of experience working in a water treatment plant operations; OR

b) Graduation from a two-year regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science engineering, natural resources, construction management or related field AND five years of experience in water treatment plant operations; OR

c) Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State high school equivalency diploma AND ten years of experience in water treatment plant operations; OR

d) Any combination of education, training and experience equal to or greater than that described in (a), (b) or (c) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. NYS Water Treatment Plant Operator IA certification is required within three years of appointment. Possession of a valid Grade IIA Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification from the New York State Health Department at the time of appointment preferred or within one year of appointment. Must maintain a valid IA certification for the duration of employment.

2. Possession of a valid appropriate driver's license, with a standing acceptable to the Commission's insurance carrier, at the time of appointment. Such license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

A 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.