The Nelsonville Water Department suspended water shut offs in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic statewide stay at home order. Since that order has been lifted, the Nelsonville Water Department will resume water shut offs for overdue water bills starting Thursday, August 13, 2020. If you have any questions concerning your water service or bill, please call the water department at (740) 753-2151.

Assistance in paying overdue water bills is available through the Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action Water Bill Assistance Program. For assistance in Athens County, please call Amanda from HAPCAP at (740) 767-4500.

WHAT IS THE PROGRAM?

The Water Bill Assistance Program is a one-time benefit to be paid directly to the water company to pay the bill, late fees, reconnect fees, or other items on the bill that are required to continue service for at least 30 days. Additional items may include sewer charges or current and past bill amounts.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

This program is for income-eligible residents with a disconnected water source. Households must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. The water bill must be in the process of disconnect or already in shut-off status.

Family Size	Annual Income
1	$25,520
2	$34,480
3	$43,440
4	$52,400
5	$61,360
6	$70,320
7	$79,280
8	$92,720
Each Additional	add $8,960

WHAT INFORMATION WILL I NEED TO PROVIDE?

You will need to bring the current water bill as well as proof of income for the last 30 days or proof of assistance through PRC, OWF, and TANF. You will also need to bring in a photo ID, social security card, or another form of identification.

HOW CAN I MAKE AN APPOINTMENT?

We are operating this program in Hocking, Athens, and Perry Counties. Appointments will be conducted over the phone. For Athens County, please call Amanda at (740) 767-4500. For Hocking and Perry Counties, please call Angel at (740) 385-6813.

Job Posting, City of Nelsonville

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Duties:

Operation of Wastewater Treatment Plant. Monitors pumping station and inspects facility on a scheduled basis to ensure proper operation of plant and equipment. Duties also include  collection and analysis of samples, taking daily measurements for process control, maintenance of pumps and equipment, operation and maintenance of lift stations, regulates chemical feeds according to instructions, starts and stops pumps , motors and other equipment, replaces chlorine and de-chlorination chemicals and regulates flow of each, operates motorized equipment as necessary, cutting grass, snow removal, record keeping for process control measurements, chemical feeds and daily log, cleaning, inspection and maintenance of plant and other related duties as may apply.

Requirements:

Valid driver’s license with ability to obtain class B CDL within 6 months.  Ability to obtain a class I Wastewater Treatment license within 18 months of employment.

Ideal candidate would have the ability to obtain a class II wastewater treatment license within 3.5 years and a class III wastewater license after obtaining 5 years’ experience in order to be qualified to assume position of operator of record when current supervisor retires.

Shift:

Operator will work 8 consecutives 10-hour workdays starting at 6am every Wednesday and ending at 4 pm the next Wednesday. Shift includes weekend work and public holidays. Work can also include call outs for emergency response or other plant related needs.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills:

Ability to climb ladders, traverse several flights of stairs, lift heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds, remove and replace heavy equipment, work with hand and power tools.

Applications/resume need to be turned into City Manager Scott Frank 211 Lake Hope Drive, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764 citymanager@cityofnelsonville.com by COB August 13, 2020.