Treatment Plant Operator: VCCW/ James River Water Treatment Plant

State Role Title: Utility Plant Specialist II

Hiring Range: $42,786.00 - $66,746.00

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Virginia Corr Ctr For Women

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Job Duties

Responsible for the operation, maintenance, laboratory analysis & documentation at the water plants. To ensure safe potable water is provided to all consumers and meets all Federal and State guidelines. This role is essential to protecting the health and safety of staff and residents, safeguarding the environment, and ensuring continuity of facility operations through proper system monitoring, maintenance, laboratory analysis, and accurate documentation. This is an essential position.

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge of the overall operation of water treatment plants, and associated control regulations. Valid driver's license. High School diploma or equivalent. The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities, including conducting required laboratory analyses and maintaining accurate documentation. The position ensures the delivery of safe, potable water complies with applicable Federal and State regulatory standards. Candidates should have general knowledge of water treatment plant operations and related control regulations, as well as experience operating mechanical equipment, performing routine adjustments, and completing minor repairs. The role requires the ability to conduct, interpret, and document laboratory tests accurately, follow safety practices, and maintain detailed operational records and reports. Reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a plant operations environment are essential.

Additional Considerations

Skills in use of applicable mechanical equipment and ability to make adjustments and minor repairs as required. Ability to perform, interpret, and document required laboratory testing. Skills in use of applicable mechanical equipment and ability to make adjustments and minor repairs as required. Ability to perform, interpret, and document required laboratory testing. Experience working in a correctional or institutional environment, familiarity with automated or SCADA-controlled treatment systems, and additional training or certification beyond the minimum licensing requirements. Candidates who demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, the ability to troubleshoot mechanical or process issues, and a history of reliable shift work may be especially suited for this role. Experience with preventative maintenance programs, environmental compliance reporting, or advanced laboratory testing techniques is also beneficial.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements

All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements

Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements

Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-298-4730

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.