**Description** **Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator** This position requires the operation and maintenance of a Class 5A Membrane Bioreactor Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position is located at the United States Naval Academy. Our mission is to provide highly responsive and quality facility support to the midshipmen, staff, faculty and sailors located in Annapolis at USNA and Naval Support Activity Annapolis. **Essential Duties** + Operates, monitors and adjusts the treatment process. + Perform monthly generated PMs on equipment. + Daily maintenance of treatment facility. + Collect process samples and perform analysis. + Perform general housekeeping of buildings. + Handling and receiving of chemicals. + Filling out daily and monthly reports. + Assist Trades in equipment repairs. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements** + Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role. + Experience in similar plants and systems. + Must possess a Maryland Class 5A Wastewater Certification, from Maryland Board of Waterworks & Waste Systems Operators (MDE). + Must have a valid, current driver’s license. + Knowledge of requirements of State issued NPDES permit. + Knowledge of laboratory techniques. + Knowledge of the biological nutrient removal process. + Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. + Ability to troubleshoot and repair process issues or equipment. + Required to work overtime, holidays, and weekends. **Work Environment** + Regular exposure to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles, loud noises, chemicals, etc. + Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, reaching, and use of hands; regularly lifting and/or moving up to 25 lbs. and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 50 lbs. + Requires use of hand and power tools applicable to trade. + Ability to maneuver a job site, including small spaces in around equipment. _This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change._ **We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.** Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)