SUPERVISING WATER/WASTEWATER SPECIALIST

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Fresno (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance
Competitive Retirement Plan
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
Disability and Life Insurance
Annual Leave Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

Fresno County's Department of Public Works and Planning seeks a Supervising Water/Wastewater Specialist to lead day-to-day operations of water and wastewater facilities. The incumbent will supervise equipment, operations, and staff while ensuring compliance with CA state regulations and county policies.

Minimum qualifications include 3 years of related experience, CA SWRCB Grade III Water Treatment Operator and Grade II Water Distribution Operator certificates, and a Grade II Wastewater Plant

Qualifications

  • Three years of full-time, paid work experience as a Water/Wastewater Specialist with Fresno County.
  • Possession of a valid Grade III or higher Water Treatment Operator certificate (CA SWRCB).
  • Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Water Distribution Operator certificate (CA SWRCB).
  • Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate (CA SWRCB).
  • License: Valid Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day supervision of water and wastewater plant equipment, operations and personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and county policies.

Skills

Supervision
Leadership
Regulatory compliance

Education

Water Treatment Operator license Grade III or higher
Water Distribution Operator Grade II or higher
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II or higher
Class C driver's license

Job description

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Position Description

INTERVIEWS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 18, 2026


Scheduled Salary Increase : 1% effective 11/9/2026


The Fresno County Department of Public Works and Planning invites applications for the position of Supervising Water/Wastewater Specialist. Incumbents provides day-to-day supervision of water and wastewater plant equipment, operations, and personnel.


Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.


Minimum Qualifications

OPTION 1 :



  • Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Water/Wastewater Specialist with the County of Fresno.

  • Certificate : Possession of a valid Grade III or higher Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.

  • AND

  • Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.

  • AND

  • Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate, issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.


OPTION 2 :



  • Experience : Three (3) years of full-time, paid work experience equivalent to that gained as a Water/Wastewater Specialist with the County of Fresno.

  • Certificate : Possession of a valid Grade II or higher Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.

  • AND

  • Possession of a valid Grade I or higher Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.

  • AND

  • Possession of a valid Grade III or higher Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate, issued by the State of California, State Water Resources Control Board.


In addition to the options listed above, the following is also required:



  • License : Possession of a valid Class \"C\" driver's license, or equivalent.

  • Note : Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.


Selection Process

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.



  • Tentative Interview Dates: November 18, 2026



  • The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.

  • Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.


Reasonable Accommodations

Positions in this classification are in Medical Group III - Heavy Physical Activity. This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments.


The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.


Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.


Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.


Analyst: Zachary Carter


Regular, Permanent Positions Benefits Package


  • Health Insurance

  • Competitive Retirement Plan

  • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year

  • Disability and Life Insurance

  • Annual Leave Plan

  • Employee Assistance Program


Optional Benefits


  • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).

  • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).

  • NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


Extra-Help Positions

Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.


Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

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