ENGINEER OF WATER PURIFICATION

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ENGINEER OF WATER PURIFICATION

DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT

Bureau of Water Supply

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $129,936; Grade: X43

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Under the direction of the Deputy Commissioner, the class manages the operation, maintenance and personnel within the City's two water purification plants, and performs related duties as required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Directs Chief Filtration Engineers responsible for overseeing the treatment, operation, maintenance, and repair of water purification equipment and facilities at an assigned plant

* Directs the organization, staffing and operational activities within the purification plants to ensure the overall effectiveness of water purification treatments and plant conditions

* Directs the collection and testing of water and chemical treatment samples

* Assists in the planning and design of Capital Improvement Projects in the purification plants

* Oversees the monitoring of all state and federal drinking water regulations pertinent to the City's water supply

* Confers with the Deputy Commissioner regarding improvements and expansions at the City's purification plants to meet future demands and regulations

* May travel between the two purification plants and inspects facilities to observe conditions of water treatment and establish standard operating procedures

* Investigates the effects of existing infrastructures on the distribution system

* Develops and ensures adherence to policies and procedures that permits the continuous operation of the purification plants in compliance with City, State and Federal laws, guidelines and regulations

* Recommends areas of research and study to identify potential environmental and compliance issues

* Directs the preparation of the annual operating budget, including personnel services, operations and maintenance, and capital improvement project requirements

* Directs the preparation of technical reports and studies on the improvement in filtration processes, water distribution and water quality standards

* Attends conferences or participates on committees, professional groups and stays abreast of trends and innovations in the field of water treatment plant operations, maintenance and analysis

* Consults with other departments and agencies to coordinate work affecting purification operations

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: Various

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: Various

THIS POSITION IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field of engineering, plus seven years of professional engineering work experience in water purification operations of which four years is in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, provided that the minimum degree requirement is met.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications

* A State of Illinois Class "A" Public Water Supply Operator license is required at the time of employment

* A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required

NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at the time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your certification/license at the time of processing.

NOTE: You must provide your degree and/or transcripts at the time of processing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

* General office and industrial plant work environment

* Exposure to loud noise

* Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., heavy machinery)

EQUIPMENT

* Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopier, fax machine, calculator)

* Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals, hand-held computer)

* Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves)

* Scientific calculators

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Ability to climb staircases, ladders, and to access multi-level facilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of:

* water treatment and purification methods, operations, and practices

* water treatment plants and pumping stations

* water filtration system maintenance methods

* chemical and chemical engineering methods, theories, principles, and procedures

* management and supervisory methods, practices, and procedures

* safety principles, methods, practices and procedures Considerable knowledge of:

* pumping system maintenance methods, practices and procedures

* operating requirements for industrial facilities

Knowledge of applicable City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations

Other knowledge as required for successful performance in the Assistant Engineer of Water Purification

Skills

* ACTIVE LEARNING - Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and

decision-making

* ACTIVE LISTENING - Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being

made, ask questions as appropriate, and not interrupt at inappropriate times

* CRITICAL THINKING - Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,

conclusions, or approaches to problems

* MONITORING - Monitor and assess performance of one's self, other individuals, or organizations to make

improvements or take corrective action

* MATHEMATICS - Use mathematics to solve problems

* COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING - Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate

options and implement solutions

* JUDGEMENT AND DECISION MAKING - Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the

most appropriate one

* SYSTEMS ANALYSIS - Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the

environment will affect outcomes

* SYSTEMS EVALUATION - Identify measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve

or correct performance relative to the goals of the system

* QUALITY CONTROL ANALYSIS - Conduct tests and inspection of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality

or performance Other skills as required for successful performance in the Assistant Engineer of Water Purification

Abilities

* COMPREHEND ORAL INFORMATION - Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken

words and sentences

* SPEAK - Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand

* COMPREHEND WRITTEN INFORMATION - Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

* WRITE - Communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand

* REASON TO SOLVE PROBLEMS - Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense

* MAKE SENSE OF INFORMATION - Quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful

patterns

* REACH CONCLUSIONS - Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a

relationship among seemingly unrelated events) Other abilities as required for successful performance in the Assistant

Engineer of Water Purification

Other Work Requirements

* PERSISTENCE - Persist in the face of obstacles on the job

* INITIATIVE - Demonstrate willingness to take on job challenges

* LEADERSHIP - Demonstrate willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction

* DEPENDABILITY - Demonstrate reliability, responsibility, and dependability and fulfill obligations

* ATTENTION TO DETAIL - Pay careful attention to detail and thoroughness in completing work tasks

* ANALYTICAL THINKING - Analyze information and using logic to address work or job issues and problems

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

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https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor