Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (On-Call)

City of Mill Valley; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

CalPERS retirement

Paid leave

Deferred compensation

Professional development

Recreation access discounts

Job summary

The City of Mill Valley and the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) seek an experienced wastewater professional to serve as Chief Treatment Plant Operator. This key supervisory role oversees the safe, reliable operation of SASM’s treatment facilities and provides leadership to the operations team.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in plant operations with supervisory duties, holds a California Grade IV Operator Certification or higher, and is able to work nontraditional hours and respond

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressively responsible wastewater treatment operations and maintenance experience with supervisory duties.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• California Grade IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification or higher.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours, on-call, and emergency response assignments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, reliable, and efficient operation of SASM’s wastewater treatment facilities.
• Supervise the operations team and manage process control.
• Support regulatory compliance and coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Operations management

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California Grade IV Wastewater Operator Certification

Job description

The City of Mill Valley and the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) seek an experienced wastewater professional to serve as Chief Treatment Plant Operator. This key supervisory role oversees the safe, reliable operation of SASM’s treatment facilities and provides leadership to the operations team.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years in plant operations with supervisory duties, holds a California Grade IV Operator Certification or higher, and is able to work nontraditional hours and respond