Pretreatment Inspector I/II*
City of Henderson Henderson, Nevada, United States
- Location: Henderson, Nevada, United States
- Categories: Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Mar 14, 2025
Job Description:
Pretreatment Inspector I/II*
Description
Position Overview*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Pretreatment Inspector in the Department of Utility Services. The department will consider and may hire a candidate who is qualified at any level in the series. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**
The Pretreatment Inspector I and II job series consists of two (2) levels of Inspectors. Their purpose is to perform work inspecting commercial and industrial entities with potential wastewater discharges to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local discharge regulations, collect and preserve wastewater samples for laboratory analysis, work closely with internal and external customers through oral and written communication; and performs related duties as required.
Pretreatment Inspector I:
This is the entry-level classification in the series. A Pretreatment Inspector I is hired to independently perform basic tasks and assist the Pretreatment Inspector II or Supervisor with advanced tasks.
Pretreatment Inspector II:
This is the advanced-level classification in the series. A Pretreatment Inspector II is expected to independently perform advanced tasks.
Positions in this series are flexibly staffed and Pretreatment Inspector II positions may be filled by advancement from Pretreatment Inspector I once all the requirements have been met and verified.
Pretreatment Inspector I (Hourly Pay Range: $32.51 - $37.22)
Pretreatment Inspector II (Hourly Pay Range: $38.56 - $44.16)
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
- Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
- Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized.
- External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected
- Work-Life Balance
- Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (6:00 am - 4:00 pm, subject to change at City's discretion)
- May be required to work an alternative or flexible work schedule, outside of normal business hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or extended hours.
- Paid Leave and Holidays
- Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy
- Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular Teamsters-represented employees including:
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life and AD&D insurance
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy
- Retirement Benefits
- Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System)
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account
- Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
- Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!
- ***Click here to review all City Employee Benefits
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External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
Minimum Qualifications
PRETREATMENT INSPECTOR I
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent
- One (1) year of experience in the field of wastewater collection or treatment, or one (1) year of experience performing sample collection or chemical analysis related to wastewater treatment
- Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
- Must possess a Nevada Industrial Waste Inspector in Training (IWITT) Certification within twelve (12) months from the time of appointment
- Must possess a Nevada Industrial Waste Inspector Grade I Certification within eighteen (18) months from the time of appointment
- All required licenses and certifications must be obtained and maintained at the incumbents’ expense
- Desirable: Completion of twelve (12) credit hours for courses in chemistry, biology, environmental science, water/wastewater technology, or engineering
- Desirable: Possession of Nevada Industrial Waste Inspector Grade I certificate at time of application
- Note: Employees will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson's learning management system
- All required licenses and certifications, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained, and maintained at the incumbents’ expense and be in good standing as a condition of continued employment
- Note: Non-competitive promotion may be considered as required experience, skills, knowledge, and certifications are obtained (as determined and verified by the City)
PRETREATMENT INSPECTOR II
- Graduation from high school or the equivalent
- Three (3) years of experience inspecting industrial and commercial business establishments and enforcing wastewater discharge and pretreatment regulations, may include up to one (1) year in the field of wastewater collection or treatment or one (1) year performing sample collection or chemical analysis related to wastewater treatment
- Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
- Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
- Must possess a Nevada Industrial Waste Inspector Grade II Certification at time of appointment*
- Desirable: Associate Degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, water/wastewater technology, or engineering
- Note: Employees will be expected to complete assigned training courses through the City of Henderson's learning management system
- All required licenses and certifications, as mandated by state and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained, and maintained at the incumbents’ expense and be in good standing as a condition of continued employment
- Note: Non-competitive promotion may be considered as required experience, skills, knowledge, and certifications are obtained (as determined and verified by the City)
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Supplemental Questionnaire * Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.
3) Any applicable certifications you currently possess*
*Please attach your certificate to the “Attachments” section of your application, click here for attachment instructions)
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Scored Supplemental Question Assessment * (Weighted 100%)
(Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this classification)
*The Scored Supplemental Question Assessment will be the only scored examination and is weighed 100% for placement on an eligibility list. Candidates must receive at least 70% (or higher) on their Scored Supplemental Question Assessment in order to be considered for the position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date.
Selection Interview - Wednesday, April 2, 2025
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
Selection Process
The selection process will entail Subject Matter Experts reading and scoring your responses to supplemental questions 21-24 and your answers will be the sole determining factor for placement on the eligibility list for this classification.
Subject Matter Experts will NOT have access to any information besides the answers to questions 21-24. This means that they will not have access to applications, resumes or any other identifying information when scoring. Candidates who have been placed on the eligibility list will be invited to participate in a selection interview.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
- Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision through Teamsters Local #14 Health Trust
- Medical Benefit Allowance to offset monthly insurance premium to a $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost
- Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage If Approved
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 Life Insurance on employee
- Health Trust paid Life Insurance - $25,000 for Employee and $10,000 for active Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program - 8 Free Visits for Employee and Family Members in the Household
- Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
- Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- No Social Security tax on employee's wages
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program - Employer contribution of 1.7% of base wage
VACATION
- Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
- Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond
- Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire
- Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson
- 13 paid holidays per year
- Two (2) floating holidays per year
- The ability to bank holidays, up to 228 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
- Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Three-day, 12-hour workday, 38-hour work week for certain positions
- Uniform Allowance - $85.00 per month to employees required to wear a uniform, or $115.00 if required to wear fire retardant clothing
- A $175.00 shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear ANSI Z41-1991 or above rated safety shoes
- IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- IRC 401aDeferred Compensation Plan - new/hireemployees only
- IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
- Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
- Auto and Home Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity and Credit Protection
- PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program
Revised 03/24
Closing Date/Time: 3/27/2025 3:00 PM Pacific