Senior Wastewater Plant Operator

Senior Wastewater Plant Operator positions lead/direct the work of a crew responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment or pump station facilities to ensure that treatment standards are met; adjust chemical feed rates for effective wastewater treatment; interact with regulatory inspectors; inspect the facility for compliance with safety and permit/regulatory requirements; develop and provide technical training on facility operations; maintain operating logs; conduct tours of facilities; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:

4% effective 7/1/24
2% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 7/1/25

In addition to the scheduled general wage increases, the following special salary wage increase is also scheduled to take effect for Senior Wastewater Plant Operators:

5% effective 1/1/25
5% effective 1/1/26

Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
Senior Wastewater Plant Operator employees may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and/or unusual shifts for which they may receive 5% additional pay.
Senior Wastewater Plant Operator employees may be required to be on standby and work overtime on a frequent basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Unless otherwise indicated, you must meet the following requirements on the date you apply.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  You must meet ONE of the following options:

1. A valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board.
2. A valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board AND one of the following options:
   One year of experience as a Wastewater Plant Operator with the City of San Diego.
   One year of experience as an operator in a wastewater treatment facility.
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If you meet the minimum qualifications with Option 2, you must obtain a valid Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board within 18 months of hire.

LICENSE:  A valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of hire.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE:

Four years of increasingly responsible experience working in operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment facility.
Completed college-level coursework in Water and/or Wastewater Technology.
Experience working with an Emerson Distributed Control System (DCS) or SCADA System.
Computer skills include word processing and spreadsheet programs.