UTILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST ASSISTANT- DEHE TRIBAL UTILITY SUPPORT (JOB ID: 1483)

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction. 

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state. 

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary:
Under close supervision, provides technical assistance and support services to promote the operation and maintenance of Native community-owned and operated sanitation facilities, while developing the skillset to transition into the Utility Operations Specialist I position.
Under close supervision, provides technical assistance and support services to promote the operation and maintenance of Native community-owned and operated sanitation facilities, while developing the skillset to transition into the Utility Operations Specialist I position.

Responsibilities:
Thirty percent of job duties will be devoted to the educational development of the skillset required in transitioning into the Utility Operations Specialist I position. The educational development will be in combination of reading text and electronic training materials, virtual and in person trainings, videos and other trainings as assigned.
Assists in providing support services to promote the operation and maintenance of water treatment and wastewater disposal facilities. Works in collaboration with senior staff in responding to sanitation facility emergencies and requests for assistance, and to identify, research, and recommend solutions to sanitation and water facility problems.

Prepares summary report drafts. Inspects equipment, reviews plans and specifications. Reviews designs with respect to onsite operability. Reviews and redlines operation and maintenance manuals. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends improved process control methods to improve operation and maintenance of drinking water, wastewater and solid waste facilities.

Assists in providing basic training and instruction to water and wastewater plant operators on a variety of subjects in a field environment. Under guidance, assists operators and provide special help as needed. Locates problems and direct repair of sanitation facilities.

Installs, repairs, and replaces equipment as needed; follows safety precautions and procedures according to department policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

OFFICE DUTIES Thirty percent of job duties will be devoted to the educational development of the skillset required in transitioning into the Utility Operations Specialist I position. The educational development will be in combination of reading text and electronic training materials, virtual and in person trainings, videos and other trainings as assigned. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Assists in providing support services to promote the operation and maintenance of water treatment and wastewater disposal facilities. Works in collaboration with senior staff in responding to sanitation facility emergencies and requests for assistance, and to identify, research, and recommend solutions to sanitation and water facility problems. Prepares summary report drafts. Inspects equipment, reviews plans and specifications. Reviews designs with respect to onsite operability. Reviews and redlines operation and maintenance manuals. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends improved process control methods to improve operation and maintenance of drinking water, wastewater and solid waste facilities. Assists in providing basic training and instruction to water and wastewater plant operators on a variety of subjects in a field environment. Under guidance, assists operators and provide special help as needed. Locates problems and direct repair of sanitation facilities. Installs, repairs, and replaces equipment as needed; follows safety precautions and procedures according to department policy.

Other information:
KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
Familiarity of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.
Familiarity of federal and state laws and regulations for drinking water and wastewater treatment.
Familiarity of mechanical processes and chemical treatments for water and wastewater systems.
Basic skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in sanitation facilities.
Basic skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.
Basic skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.
Basic skill in reading/evaluating design drawings, plans, specifications and technical schematics.
Basic skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
Basic skill in using analytical and research techniques to define and solve problems.
Basic skill in reading, redlining and finalizing technical O&M manuals.
Skill in working with deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
Non-supervisory – No prior experience is required. Training and on the job skills will be provided.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION
N/A

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Depending on the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain additional certifications or training in one or more specialty areas. Requires occasional travel to remote locations by boat, snowmobile, ATV or small plane. May be exposed to infectious diseases and hazardous working environments with heavy machinery and extreme weather conditions.
 

KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS

Familiarity of applicable environmental health statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, administrative orders and other operational guidelines and directives.

Familiarity of federal and state laws and regulations for drinking water and wastewater treatment.

Familiarity of mechanical processes and chemical treatments for water and wastewater systems.

Basic skill in the use of tools, materials, and equipment used in sanitation facilities.

Basic skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations with co-workers and representatives from other local, state and federal agencies.

Basic skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

Basic skill in reading/evaluating design drawings, plans, specifications and technical schematics.

Basic skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

Basic skill in using analytical and research techniques to define and solve problems.

Basic skill in reading, redlining and finalizing technical O&M manuals.

Skill in working with deadlines to complete projects and assignments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

Non-supervisory – No prior experience is required. Training and on the job skills will be provided.